September Camping Trip

Saturday, September 10 – Sunday, September 11 ( May Depart Friday Night)

Harriman/Bear Mountain State Park, New York

Cost $5

Moderate backpacking trip approximately 4 miles on Saturday and 4 miles on Sunday.

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Departure: Saturday at 8 a.m. from the Exit 58 western park-ride lot.

Return: Sunday around 6 p.m.

Specialized gear needed: Bug spray, sun tan lotion, additional water bottle( standard gear is one bottle, summer back pack requires two) light weight sleeping bag or blanket and sheet, note summer trips enable one to pack light, however summer trips are hot.

Crew Leaders: Art Aery, Carolyn Jagielski,

Participation commitment must be e-mailed to aaeryjr@comcast.net by Saturday September 3^ed.

ITINERARY: To be finalized once crew is established, Plan is hike in the southern portion of park. Most likely parking a lot on route 202 in Montebello, and hiking to Pine Meadow Lake where we will set up camp. Pine Meadow lake is one of my favorite spots, I first camped their 35 years ago. The lake was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during 1933 and 1934. The plan was to build a resort, the resort was never built however some plumbing and foundations are still in place from then.

FOOD: Menus, food purchases and cooking will be prepared by the scouts in a patrol fashion. Once the crew is determined patrols will be formed.

GEAR AND CLOTHING:

Class A shirt and neckerchief must be worn while traveling in the car. We will leave the shirts in the car while backpacking. More complete gear list will be assembled prior to trip.

Any questions, do not hesitate to call 203-589-3148

Looking forward to a good trip,

Mr. Aery