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WHAT: Intro to backpacking and Wilderness SurvivalIdeal for all first-time backpackers - as well as older Scouts who can help teach backpackingWilderness Survival Merit BadgeRSVP: Own Food Discount Back Packaging: OWNFOODLATBACKPACKOwn Food Discount Wilderness Survival: OWNFOODLATWILDERNESSDEPART: 7 AM on Mar 21 from Publix on S Royal OaksRETURN: estimated 2:30 PM on Mar 22 to Publix on S Royal OaksDISTANCE/ELEVATION: 5.5 total miles backpackingMEALS:BackpackingSaturday: Lunch, DinnerSunday: BreakfastWilderness SurvivalTrail MixSunday: BreakfastCOST: Intro to Backpacking: $33Wilderness Survival: $33*Adults (Either Event): $17MEDICAL FORM: This form must be signed by all participants:
SaturdayLunchDinnerSundayBreakfast
$16 per scout
SaturdayTrail MixSundayBreakfast$16 per scout for food and supplies
Connor P.Emery P.Jack K. (Cook)Owen H.Weston H.
Dave B.Brent H.Bryan A.
Achilles Y.David T.Ezekiel K.Kent B.Jude M.Xander H.
Bill W.Van J.Tim K.
Caleb M.Caleb P.Liam C.Micah L.
Jeff M.Chris W.
Latimer Reservation // Mar 2026
Beginner Backpacking and Wilderness Survival at Latimer Scout Reservation
SUMMARY 🟢
ELECTRONICS REMINDER 📱🕹️
One of the great benefits of heading out on any of our trips is that we’re able to unplug from our digital world for a few days. Electronics are allowed while traveling to our destinations, but we have a longstanding rule that
Scouts are not allowed to use electronics while on our trips (i.e. if brought they’ll be left in vehicles and not used during the trip).
*Adults are responsible for their own food.
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ITINERARY
This is a trip for both younger and older scouts.
Younger scouts will be hiking and camping on the beautiful Latimer Reservation, we’ll learn and practice the core fundamentals of backpacking. Saturday, we’ll hike a little over 3 miles to their backcountry campsite, and Sunday, a little under 2 miles back out - with gentle elevation throughout. The hiking trail at Latimer is in the heart of some of the most popular sites for hiking and camping in the state - it’s just across the gorge from the Virgin Falls State Natural Area and just north of Fall Creek Falls State Park.
Older scouts will be working on Wilderness Survival and must be 1st Class or above. This will consist of performing the requirements of the Wilderness Survival Merit Badge. Requirements are found here:
Each participant must have a signed, completed Health Form and the Latimer Parental Informed Consent and Hold Harmless Release Agreement (attached above).
MEALS
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Intro to Back Packing
💰 Cooking Budget:
Wilderness Survival
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WHO IS COMING
RSVP list current as of 11:01 AM Mar 17.
Backpacking
Scouts
Adults
Wilderness Survival
Scouts
Adults
Orienteering
Scouts
Adults
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