BSA TROOP 189 Marsden tract Hike & Climb EVENT GUIDEBOOK 17-19 november 2017 Marsden tract campsite, md Chesapeake & ohio Canal Towpath, Carderock recreation area, md 20854 Sunrise 06:54, sunset 16:53 Forecasted mostly cloudy & breezy, high 57F, 37f Historical Average high 57F, average low 40F POC: john orille, asm, john.orille@gmail.com
Concept This weekend s adventure bases the Troop s activities out of Marsden Tract Campsite, C&O Canal and Towpath in Potomac, Maryland. There will be an opportunity to cover several Rank Advancement requirements while also working towards Camping, Hiking, and Climbing merit badge requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to gain and hone skills for Scouts and Scouters interested in high-adventure fun. Planned activities include two main options: 1) ~20 mile hike, or 2) climbing and rappelling. Saturday evening will include a no-host meal at Chipotle Mexican Grill, on River Road in Potomac, Maryland so bring some extra resources. Troop Schedule of Events Friday 17:30 Link up at Pattie Elementary 17:45 Depart Pattie Elementary 18:21 Sunset 20:00 Arrive & set up camp at Group Campsite #1, Marsden Tract Campsite, Carderock Recreation Area, Potomac, MD 21:30 Cracker barrel & program meeting 22:00 Lights out Saturday 07:00 Sunrise/Troop wake up, breakfast, & personal hygiene 08:00 Prep time 08:30 ~20 Mile Hike begins 08:30 Climbers movement to Climbing Area 17:00 Hiker s estimated arrival at basecamp 22:00 Lights out Sunday 07:30 Sunrise/Troop wake up, breakfast, & personal hygiene 08:00 Break camp 09:30 Scout s Own Service 10:00 Depart Marsden Tract Campsite, Carderock Recreation Area, Potomac, MD 12:30 Arrive at Pattie
DIRECTIONS TO Marsden tract campsite From John F. Pattie Sr Elementary School, 16125 Dumfries Rd, Dumfries, VA 22025 1. Take I-95 North towards Washington, D.C. 2. Take 495 Express Lanes/Capital Beltway Inner Loop/I-495 HOT to Clara Barton Parkway to EXIT 41 3. Take Clara Barton Parkway. Drive to the U. S. Naval Surface Warfare Center and turn left in order to cross over Clara Barton Parkway to Marsden Tract Group Campground parking lot.
Safety & Emergency Procedures Buddy Team & Youth Protection All Scouts will utilize the buddy system at all times, reporting to their Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, &/or Scoutmaster if they are departing the Troop s immediate area for any reason Non-Scout youth participating in Troop activities must be supervised by their parent or guardian All adults providing direction supervision of Scouts (aside from their own child(ren)) require current BSA Youth Protection Training found at https://myscouting.scouting.org Tornado If you hear or see a tornado coming, warn others, & take cover right away If you're in a building, go to the middle of the lowest level away from windows (bathroom or closet if possible) Get under something sturdy, such as a heavy table, hold on, & stay there until the danger has passed Use your other arm & hand to protect your head & neck from debris If there is no building nearby, lie flat in a low spot & use your arms & hands to protect your head Lightning The safest place to be during a lightning storm is inside a relatively large, fully enclosed building Avoid bodies of water, open areas, high ground, tall objects (trees, light poles), small shelters in open areas, & metal objects If you are outdoors & lightning is in the immediate area, crouch down with feet close together, keep your head down, & cover your ears to minimize hearing damage from thunder Stay at least 100 feet away from other individuals in the area to prevent bolts from jumping from person to person Injuries Scouts treat minor injuries using their individual first aid kit. For serious injuries & hurry cases, Scouts perform immediate aid, & call for assistance with three short whistle blasts. The first Scouters to arrive on the scene provides additional immediate aid as required, & determines whether medical evacuation is required by ambulance (911) or troop vehicle. Nearest hospital emergency room: o Suburban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 (301)896-3100 o C&O Canal Emergency Dispatch Center: 1-800-677-6677
Gear & Support All Scouts bring the following: Class A uniform (for travel) Backpack that holds: o BSA Handbook, paper, & writing utensil in waterproof bag o BSA 10 Essentials + whistle 1. 2 liters of water minimum 2. Headlamp with spare batteries 3. First Aid Kit 4. Rain gear 5. Weather appropriate clothes (layers of wicking materials, no cotton!) 6. Map & compass 7. Sun protection (Sun Screen/Hat) 8. Pocketknife (Totin Chip trained only) 9. Matches/First starter (Firem n Chit trained only) 10. Trail food o Sleeping bag & pad o Mess kit with eating utensil o Toiletries o Camera (optional) Money for Chipotle on Saturday night No junk food nor electronics Grubmasters plan the following meals for their patrols: 2 x breakfast 1 x hiking/trail lunch 1 x camping dinner The Troop provides: Reservation fee for two nights at Carderock Recreation Area, Marsden Tract Campsite Climbing equipment, harness, helmet, etc., Troop first aid kit Tents & dining flys, Lanterns, Cookware & utensils Water jugs Cadre support: Min of 4 cadre with following certifications: Basic Training: o SM/ASM/IOLS/YPT (min 2) Supplementary Training: o BSA Trek Safely/Hazardous Weather o Wilderness First Aid with CPR/AED training (min 1) o BSA Climbing Level I & II Instructors
BSA T189 Marsden Tract: 17-19 nov 2017 Who: Troop 189 Scouts & Scouters What: Marsden Tract, C&O Canal, Carderock Recreation Area- Hike & Climb Where: Drop off & pick up at Pattie Elementary School, 16125 Dumfries Rd, Dumfries, VA; tent camping at Marsden Tract Campsite, Potomac, MD When: From 17:30 Friday, 17 November 2017 to 12:30 Sunday, 19 November 2017 Why: Develop skills and confidence while working towards portions of Rank Advancement, the Camping, Hiking and Climbing merit badges. Weather & Light Data: Monthly averages: 57F high, 44F low, 2.9 precipitation; sunrise 06:54 AM & sunset 16:53 pm With: Per Equipment & Support Requirements (See gear list); cash for dinner Saturday; eat dinner prior to link up Friday night; completed permission slip & grub fee due no later than 17 November 2017 to the SPL cut here, keep the upper portion, & turn in lower portion with your fees BSA T189 Marsden Tract: 17-19 nov 2017 As the parent or legal guardian of, I hereby give my permission for this child to participate in an outing with Troop 189, linking up on Friday, 17 November 2017 at Pattie Elementary School at 17:30, camping two nights at Marsden Tract Campsite, Carderock Recreation Area, Potomac, MD, & returning Sunday, 19 November 2017 at approximately 12:30 to Pattie Elementary School. Activities included but not limited to hiking, climbing and rappelling. I give permission to the leaders of the above unit to render First Aid, should the need arise. In the event of an emergency, I also give permission to the physician, selected by the Adult Leader in charge, to hospitalize, secure proper anesthesia, order injection, or secure other medical treatment, as needed. I further agree to hold the above named unit & its leaders blameless for any accidents that might occur during this outing except for clear acts of negligence or non-adherence to BSA policies & guidelines. In case of an emergency, I can be reached by phone at: or. In the event I cannot be reached, please contact at. Printed name of parent or guardian: Signature or parent or guardian: Date: