Packing List

Packing List:
  • Sleeping Bag/Pillow
  • Towel
  • Two pairs of socks and shoes in case one gets wet (wool or smart wool socks)
  • Long sleeve shirt and pant/jeans for service work
  • A warm sweatshirt or fleece
  • PJs
  • Work gloves (for trail work)
  • Journal (we will Journal each day) 
  • Two refillable water bottles
  • High energy food like trail mixes, power bars, fruit, dried fruit and nuts
  • Waterproof matches and a fire starter 
  • A compass, flashlight (check batteries ), whistle (in case you get lost), first aid kit  
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm and insect repellent
  • Duct Tape
  • Prepare to lead a short team building exercise (each member of the group will take turns leading) 
We will be providing everyone with a blaze-orange bandana  (visible from all directions) for safety.

Experience NH

Our Adventurous Journey is about to begin!  Are you ready to Experience NH?

BEFORE arriving, you must visit a State Park - ANY State Park and explore.  Take a photo.  Share that photo on social media with the hashtag #FindYourPark AND print that photo.  Bring it will you!  This will be part of an activity.

July 5 SUNDAY
5:00pm Meet at Base Camp:  Camp Kelley 98 Randolph Hill Rd, Randolph, NH 03593

Please pack and bring a dinner with you (but you are bringing a dinner for someone else - you will be trading/sharing).

Evening Activities will include:
Dinner, Mapping, Equipment Check, Train Safety/First Aid Review, Mission Setting/Expectations/Assignments ("Leave No Trace", Communications, Photography, Safety, Team)

8:00pm Camp Fire and Team Building
 
July 6 MONDAY
4:30am  Sunrise Hike:  Pine Mountain
Pine Mountain rises from the northern tip of the Presidential Range. While not as well-known as its famous neighbors, this 2400-foot peak features a number of open ledges affording hikers commanding views of the Presidentials, including Mounts Madison and Washington, as well as views across to Carter Notch.
 
9:00am Breakfast

10:00am Service (please wear long sleeves and long pants for safety)
 
4:00pm  Debrief
 
5:00pm  Depart for home

#FindYourPark

 

Summer 2015


Trip Planning

Set aside some time to read through all of the blog posts and trip reports so you know what to expect.  Proper planning and pre-trip research is one key to a safe adventure.

Visit:
http://findyourpark.com/
http://www.nhstateparks.org/experience/hiking/trail-information.aspx
http://www.hikesafe.com/

Hashtags for our 2015 Adventure include:  #FindYourPark #DofENH #ReachNewHeights #NHStateParks

Camp Kelley

Are you ready for an Adventurous Journey?  We are headed to Camp Kelley on July 5 & 6 for our annual summer adventure!

All participants must be registered online at http://intawardorb.com/intranet/home/Log_in.asp

Register a new account as an:
Award Participant
International Region - Americas
County - USA
Operating Authority - Licensed Unit
Award Unit - MAO New Hampshire

Even if you have participated previously, you must be registered through the Online Record Book.  Email Sarahjayne_Howland@Hotmail.com with any questions!

Close to the Clouds (Summer 2014)