Please sign up for this trip soon so we can plan ahead! We have two meetings between now and the trip to arrange transportation, gear, and meals. This trip is highly encouraged for all Philmont scouts but all scouts are welcome.
Who: Everyone
What: Spring Backpacking and Final Philmont Shakedown
What: Spring Backpacking and Final Philmont Shakedown
When: Sat 23 May – Mon 25 May 2026
Where: Dolly Sods Wilderness, WV
Why: We’re a backpacking Troop!We’re making use of the long weekend to get more backpacking! We’ll drive out Saturday morning and do a short hike to camp that day. Sunday will be a long day with a 10+ mile hike. Another short hike out to the cars on Monday and we’ll be back to Alexandria by Monday night.
Where: Dolly Sods Wilderness, WV
Why: We’re a backpacking Troop!We’re making use of the long weekend to get more backpacking! We’ll drive out Saturday morning and do a short hike to camp that day. Sunday will be a long day with a 10+ mile hike. Another short hike out to the cars on Monday and we’ll be back to Alexandria by Monday night.
Dehydrated backpacking meals are fine for this trip but we’d like everyone to plan a crew meal for Sunday dinner.
Cost: $20/scout
Thanks,
Chris Grocki
Outings Coordinator
Boy Scout Troop 131
