Iditarod '23

EVENT FLYER

Saturday: Immediately   following the conclusion of the Klondike Derby, the group will meet at 4:30PM   in the training center parking lot by field A at Camp Bullowa. Led by members of the   PLC, we will hike to the assigned campsite, set up tents around the lean-to and   gather firewood. We will then have dinner and settle in to spend the night.

Sunday: After breakfast, we   will hike back to the training center parking lot for pickup at 9:00 am.

Pack   light and tight, remember that we will be carrying troop gear and food in   addition to our own. A list of required personal gear is available on Troop   website:

https://www.troop97newcity.org/_files/ugd/195130_e10ed09a5190468aa3b809489181c0d0.pdf No   cotton. MUST BRING WATER

Weather   in February can produce frigid overnight   temperatures. Campers must wear winter clothing appropriate   for the conditions (parkas, insulated pants, long underwear, hats, gloves   or mittens and winter boots).

Campers   must have a sleeping bag that has a   temperature rating of at least zero degrees.

Meals:

The   Troop will provide dinner and dessert for Saturday and a light breakfast Sunday.   You must also bring 2+ liters of   water, for yourself and to share with the troop for cooking.

Equipment   / Gear Required:

See   website for Winter camping/backpacking gear list – MUST BRING 2 LITERS WATER

Special   Notes / Handling

Clothing   and sleeping bags for single digit temperatures a must

Activity/Trip Coordinator

PLC   with Mr. Mason and Mr. Olson

spmason264@gmail.com

(845)263-2958