Category Archives: Backpacking

100th Anniversary Video

Posted on October 19, 2009 by dick.barnes

Here’s an inspirational video for the 100th Anniversary of Scouting.

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C & O Canal Hike

Posted on May 26, 2009 by dick.barnes

The intrepid group of 7 scouts and 3 scouters set out early Saturday morning for an overnight hike on the C & O Canal footpath. There were dire warnings of rainstorms, but they persisted, and did get in a day … Continue reading →

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A Busy Saturday

Posted on April 20, 2009 by dick.barnes

Wakeup came early on Saturday. I was up at 6:30am, getting ready for the final day of our big fundraising event … mulch delivery. Sales were up this year, with quite a few repeat customers. I arrived at the church … Continue reading →

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Shipman Adventures

Posted on April 1, 2009 by dick.barnes

Last weekend, the Troop made its way to Shipman, VA, which is between Charlottesville and Lynchburg on US 29. It was sort of an introduction to basic backpacking and primitive camping for the newest members of the Troop. They backpacked … Continue reading →

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