Introduction to Backpacking Discussion

Hello Backpackers,Troop 355 is going backpacking on September 17; Buckhorn to Cooper Canyon Trail Camp along the Burkhart and Pacific Crest Trails in the Angeles National Forest. This is a great opportunity for first time backpackers to get some experience because the hike into camp is 2.7 miles and one of the flattest hikes you...

Mt Whitney Hike and Campout

The troop has secured a very limited number of permits to attempt a one-day summit of Mt. Whitney - the highest mountain in the lower 48 states, at 14,495 feet above sea level. This is an exceptionally challenging hike - 22 miles and over 6,000 feet of elevation gain. We will camp near the trailhead...

Mt Whitney Hike and Campout

The troop has secured a very limited number of permits to attempt a one-day summit of Mt. Whitney - the highest mountain in the lower 48 states, at 14,495 feet above sea level. This is an exceptionally challenging hike - 22 miles and over 6,000 feet of elevation gain. We will camp near the trailhead...

Mt Whitney Hike and Campout

The troop has secured a very limited number of permits to attempt a one-day summit of Mt. Whitney - the highest mountain in the lower 48 states, at 14,495 feet above sea level. This is an exceptionally challenging hike - 22 miles and over 6,000 feet of elevation gain. We will camp near the trailhead...

Indian Cove Rock Climbing
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JOIN TROOP 355 AT JOSHUA TREEWHEN: Friday November 4th to Sunday November 6thWHERE: Indian Cove Campground, Group Sites 1 Joshua Tree National Park. See directions below. The site we have reserved can accommodate 60 people and 20 cars, so we need to carpool. We should be able to fit in 90people.CLIMBING: We will offer three...

Indian Cove Rock Climbing
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JOIN TROOP 355 AT JOSHUA TREEWHEN: Friday November 4th to Sunday November 6thWHERE: Indian Cove Campground, Group Sites 1 Joshua Tree National Park. See directions below. The site we have reserved can accommodate 60 people and 20 cars, so we need to carpool. We should be able to fit in 90people.CLIMBING: We will offer three...