Beginner Winter Camping 2024

This is a chance for scouts to get out into the snow and stay overnight.  We’ll plan on car-camping so we won’t have to pack our gear far.  We’ll have the safety of vehicles if someone gets cold.  Our goal is to learn how to keep track of gear, stay dry and have tons of fun in an environment that few get to experience!

Scouts who sign up for this trip should also attend two other events for Gear Prep (Jan 22) and Gear Check (Jan 25).  More info to Follow.

We always pitch a tent first just to have the shelter if we need it.  We pitch a tent in the snow or on the ground depending on conditions.  If the snow is good and there’s time to build a snow cave, scouts can also sleep in the snow cave or other shelter they build (or even under the stars).

There are “four-season tents” but they’re expensive and heavy.  You don’t need to buy a special tent for winter camping unless you do it lots and in really harsh conditions (e.g. high winds or heavy snowfall).  We’ll try to keep folks out of those conditions as much as possible.

The packing list for Troop 37 & 201’s winter events can be found on the packing list page:  http://www.troop37losaltos.com/Scouting/EquipmentandPackingLists.aspx

Registration for Troop events closes one week before the event.  Cooks and drivers need to plan and medical-forms need to be prepared.  The Adult Advisor for the trip may close registrations early or allow late registrations at their own discretion.

Cancellations with refund are allowed up until one week before the event.  After that, there will not be any refund for cancellations an event as planners will be purchasing food, booking reservations, etc.

Cost:

Scout: $150 (if staying at the Lodge, Saturday Breakfast included)

Scout: $50 if coming up on Saturday morning

Adult: $120 if staying at the Lodge, Saturday Breakfast included

Adult $20 if coming up on Saturday morning.

Please register & pay at CheddarUp. https://beginner-winter-camping.cheddarup.com

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