Self-Reliance
The Adventurous Journey, by its nature, does contain an element of risk, which is why proper training and preparation are essential so you are well prepared for your journey. Be sure to take the time to read everything you can and research the trails to ensure you are ready for an adventure. This journey is designed to teach you self-reliance and independence.
http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGN219-017
It is really important that YOU take ownership of your Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey. You should confirm all plans yourself and pack your own equipment to prepare for a successful trip. This is YOUR adventure! :)
The Mountains Are Waiting...
Are you ready for YOUR Adventurous Journey? Mission Leader Eileen Kelley is working on her GOLD Duke of Edinburgh Award and has built an exciting schedule:
July 14 MONDAY
7:00am gather at 98 Randolph Hill Rd, Randolph, NH 03593
Mapping, Equipment Check, Train Safety/First Aid Review, Prep/Pack Lunches, Trail Mix Team Building (anyone allergic to nuts?):
1 package (16 ounces) banana-nut granola
1 package (15 ounces) raisins
1 package (12.6 ounces) milk chocolate M&M's
7:30am Mission Setting/Expectations/Assignments ("Leave No Trace", Communications, Photography, Safety, Team)
8:00am Depart following Caps Ridge Trail for 2.5 miles to peak of Mt. Jefferson. This is a rugged trail up rocky caps and it ascends 2700 ft. Approximately a 2.5 hour hike
10:30am Summit Mt Jefferson (snacks, sketch the views)
11:00am Follow Airline Trail east to Mt. Adams which again should take 2.5 hours and will be above tree line most of the time. We will ascend another 100 ft net with some ups and downs.
1:30pm Lunch at peak of Mt. Adams
2:00pm Take the Osgood trail to peak of Mt. Madison and ascend another 200 feet. This will take under an hour of strenuous hiking.
2:30pm Descend continuing east on Osgood Trail to Howker Ridge Trail for 4.3 miles and descend 4350 ft onto the Ez Way Trail for about 2 miles. The ascent is 1600 ft.
4:30PM MISSES RETURN TO CAMP KELLEY TO PHONE IN TO STATE DIRECTORS AND BEGIN MAO LOTTERY (WIFI, LANDLINE PHONES AND QUIET SPACES ARE ALL AVAILABLE)
7:00 pm Set Camp, Food Craft and Campfire Activities
10:00pm LIGHTS OUT
July 15 TUESDAY
7:30am Breakfast
8:30am Trail Approach/Light Maintenance/Service
Working in pairs and staying on the trails within site of all others. Everyone must have proper safety equipment, sunscreen and bug spray. All trails must be 6 ft wide and 6 ft tall. Any branches or tree limbs in the trails way must be cut or moved. Maintaining a trail may seem like tedious work, especially if the trail is larger than average, but keeping the trail free of debris and trash makes it safer, more enjoyable and more aesthetically pleasing for anyone who happens to be navigating it. The majority of trail debris is underbrush from surrounding trees and bushes, fallen limbs from trees and discarded refuse from people who have walked the trail, such as bottles, cans and plastic bags. Lift fallen tree limbs out of the way of the trail. If the limb is too heavy, enlist the help of two or three. Move the limbs to the side of the trail, away from the traffic area. You can make a pile of these branches into a "winter home for small animals." Check for sink holes and try to fill with rocks or rake dirt into the hole. Cut down small trees (below the knee) that might be growing on the trail
12:00pm Lunch Break
1:30pm Team Building Scavenger Hunt
2:00pm Debrief
3:00pm Change/Prepare for Art Walk
3:30pm Travel to Art Walk
4:00pm Assist with Art Walk (Announcements, Entertainment, Face Painting, Information and Jolly Rogers to help everyone have a great time)
6:00pm Closing debrief at Gorham Common
6:30pm Depart for home
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