Intro to Backpacking, Dutch Doctor Shelter

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Deadline to Register: Wednesday, October 6th

Saturday: The group will meet by the trailer at the Germonds parking lot at 8:00 AM (depart at 8:30), for carpooling to drop off at the parking area at the Johnsontown Road circle off the southwest end of Seven Lakes Drive. Led by members of the PLC, we will head to the Dutch Doctor shelter from the parking lot using the White Bar Trail. Once at the shelter, we will set up tents around the shelter. Troop Guides and Instructors will have an opportunity to fulfill their leadership requirements by helping novice backpackers select sites and pitch tents.  We will then take a side hike to see the famous outlaw Cladius Smith’s Den.When we return to the shelter, we will prepare dinner.

Sunday: After breakfast, hike out to pick up point back to the Circle at Johnsontown Road for pickup at 8:30…