Old Rag Mountain Overnight Hiking & Camping Trip – November 16- 17, 2013

Permission Slip

When:November 16 – 17, 2013

Where: Old Rag Mountain and Rose River Farm

Leave:St. Francis Parking Lot at 6:30 am, Saturday, November 16, 2013 (Please arrive by 6:15 am)

Return:St. Francis mid-afternoon on Sunday, November 17.

This November, Troop 55 scouts will enjoy a day hike at Old Rag Mountain followed by overnight camping at the Rose River Farm. Old Ragis Shenandoah's most popular hike and includes a 9-mile circuit hike. A day on Old Rag is one of Shenandoah's premier experiences. The panoramic views are considered by many to the most spectacular of all of Shenandoah’s hikes, and the rock scramble is great fun.

Due to the limited number of daylight hours in mid-November it is important we leave St. Francis no later than 6:30 am so we can get to the trail on time and finish the hike during daylight hours.

The Scouts will need to have breakfast before they leave home in the morning and pack a lunch for the hike. Each Scout needs to bring two Nalgene water bottles for the trail and a trail lunch. Also, scouts should bring a daypack/backpack to carry their gear and food for the hike. As always in the fall, they need to be prepared for wet, cold, and windy weather on the trail and in camp. Raingear, non-cotton clothing layers, wind protection, hats, gloves, and hiking boots are required. Scouts will plan and prepare Saturday’s dinner and Sunday’s breakfast in camp as a patrol. During these potentially cold trips, always err on the side of caution and PACK EXTRA CLOTHES & GEAR.

There is a $35 fee for each scout and parent attending (includes $10 transportation, meals & camping). THE TRANSPORTATION FEE IS WAIVED FOR BOTH SCOUT AND PARENT IF THE PARENT IS DRIVING.

Early payment price $26, if registration & payment are received by

Wednesday, November 6, 2013.

Questions? Please contact Teri Fahlgren ()

Detach here. Save top for your information and place the bottom portion in the Troop camping box

Scout(s) name(s)______Phone:______

Address______Emergency Phone:______

Medications and/or Medical Condition: Yes___ No___ If yes, please specify ______

Attached is my payment of $______cash ____ check ____ mulch debit ____

I hereby give permission for my son(s)______to attend the BSA Troop 55 overnight hiking and camping trip on November 16 – 17, 2013 and grant authority to the adult leadership of the troop to authorize the provision of medical care for my son as may be necessary.

Parent signature:______Date:______

I ______will drive. My car (model) ______year ______has room for ______total occupants (including driver).

I have filed an Adult BSA Application, completed the Youth Protection Training and Certification, understand that I will be expected to support the Troop Activities, and will depart & return with the Troop unless cleared in advance by the Scoutmaster and Committee Outing Chair - yes/no(circle one) Driver's Cell Phone Number: ______