Campout & Torrent Falls / Via Ferrata  climbing     

Mission :Sat  June  6-7

We will be camping overnight at Red River Gorge.  We will camp in our secret spot near Grays Arch ( Campsite 5).

There we hike to Cloudsplitter where we enter the Secret Cave of Destiny.  

Sunday we Climb the Via Ferrata.  (optional, you do not have to climb, but it IS cool)

***Participants of the via ferrata must be 10 years of age or older.***  to participate on the Torrent Falls Climbing Adventure!  No Exceptions!!

After the climb on Sunday, then  we hit the Miguel's pizza place then return home.  

Meet at church at Sat. morning so WE DEPART  @ 8:00 AM SHARP!

COST

bring extra pizza money

Camping &/or Climbing 

Be sure to download BOTH permission slips.

Download TROOP Permission Slip 

Download Torrent Falls  Permission & waiver  

Maps :  Map to Torrent

Local Info:     Torrent  Web site

See  previous trip here

Suggested Packing List:  

Climbing Equipment  

__WORK or CLIMBING GLOVES

__sneakers /  hiking boots

Camp Equipment  

__Scout UNIFORM  (reqd) 

__Scout Handbook

__Tent (2 scouts to a tent...if you need one, see the quartermaster)

__Day Pack  (for the hike)  

__ Water bottle  (filled with water)

__Clothes (change of clothing  change of wool socks, change of liner socks, underwear, tee shirt, long sleeve shirt)

__Snacks (for the trip )

__Flash light / Head light

__Backpack  (to carry all your clothes & equipment)

__Sleeping bag

__Sleeping mat / pad

__Personal Eating Utensils (plate, cup, spoon / fork – or mess kit)

__Hygiene Kit (Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hand sanitizer)

__Toilet Paper in a ziplock bag

__Matches

__Compass

__Wet Weather Protection Gear (Rain Jacket and Pants- pants are optional)

__Emergency kit (including a whistle, pocket knife, emergency blanket, etc)

__Personal First Aid Kit

__Extra money for Miguel's Pizza  (min $10)

NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALLOWED ON TRIP.   (gameboys, DVD players, phones)

NOTICE!!
Sheath, butterfly, and survival type knives, etc. are not allowed on
the reservation. IF brought, the Scoutmaster should hold them until the Scout returns home. 

All fuel (propane, white gas) must be checked in and held by an adult until it is needed. Only adult leaders should handle fuel.