 Winter Awareness Training

 Introduction  Preparing your unit for Klondike o Planning Steps o Training on How to Pack your Backpack o Preparing a hearty meal for your Patrol o Gear for cold weather camping  The Event: Friday Night - Sunday o Travel, Arrival, and Parking o Hitting the Trail o Checking in at Camp o Setting up Camp (Water, trash and Toilets) o Saturday Events - Town Mayor’s o Saturday Evening o Check out and the hike home

 What does a successful trip look like to you (SPL and Adult Leaders)?  Planning Steps  Safety Considerations o Conditions change quickly o Buddy system, patrol method o Units stay together on the trial and in camp o Keeping warm means keeping dry (inside and out) o Emergency Action Plans o Leave No Trace o Tour Permits and Guide to Safe Scouting

Key points  Warm sleeping gear packed separate  Sleeping bag in waterproof bag  Carry only what you need  Use a checklist and double check  Use a meeting to inspect your packs and gear  Pack covers for poor weather

Key Points  Simple to prepare  One pot meal  High protein and high carbohydrates  Easy clean up  Tasty  Low cost  Plenty of liquids

Key Points  Check vehicles before you go  Driving conditions  Carry chains  Stop in Shaver Lake to put on gear  Be ready to unload when you arrive  Assemble your Unit clear of the unloading area

Saturday Activities and Events - Joseph o Breakfast in Camp sites o Opening Ceremonies and Flags - o Events – Reports from the Town Mayor’s o Scoutmaster Tea - o Lunch time what you need to know– Teresa o Awards Ceremony – o Patches and Checkout o Saturday Evening Activities -

 Saturday Activities and Events - Joseph o Breakfast in Camp sites o Opening Ceremonies and Flags - o Events – Reports from the Town Mayor’s o Scoutmaster Tea - o Lunch time what you need to know– Teresa o Awards Ceremony – o Patches and Checkout o Saturday Evening Activities -  Other Issues - Dave o First Aid o Evacuation Plan, Poor Weather o Leave No Trace o Tour Permits o Guide to Safe Scouting

 Introduction  Preparing your unit for Klondike o Planning Steps o Training on How to Pack your Backpack  The Event Begins – Friday Night o Travel, Arrival, and Parking o Hitting the Trail o Checking in at Camp o Setting up Camp (Water, trash and Toilets) o Preparing a hearty meal for your Patrol

 Saturday Activities and Events o Breakfast in Camp o Opening Ceremonies and Flags o Events – Reports from the Town Mayor’s o Lunch time what you need to bring o Awards Ceremony o Saturday Evening Activities  Other Issues o First Aid o Evacuation Plan, Poor Weather o Leave No Trace o Tour Permits o Guide to Safe Scouting

 Be prepared for winter driving conditions  All vehicles must carry tire chains  Consider a pre-arrival stop to get gear on  Parking