This will be an exciting off-road trip.  We will start at the isolated “Canyon Sin Nombre”.  High clearance vehicles are required to negotiate the twisting, turning, sandy wash as we wind our way though 9 million years of geologic upheavals and erosion along the Elsinore Fault.  We will explore some of the more spectacular caves of Arroyo Tapiado in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, and experience fabulous slot canyons that are narrow enough to touch the sides yet tower nearly 100 feet above.  

This desert area is perfect for California winter recreation & is located near the south end of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park along S-2. Local mountains’ seismic forces created the fault that runs beneath this region & forces water up to the desert surface. A decent water supply also supports plant life & wildlife.  Bow Willow is a primitive campground that has shade structures at each site.  Water is available at a central location, but must be treated prior to consumption (boiled or filtered).

Winter in the desert can be very cold, so plan accordingly.  Layering warm clothes with a windproof/waterproof layer on the outside is very effective for keeping warm.  Consider adding a blanket or liner to your sleeping bag if you have a light one.  Nighttime lows can range in the 30’s and 40’s.  Daytime highs can range from the 50’s to the 80’s.  This will be a “fair weather only” campout.  Because the primary activity is traveling through washes and caves created by rain flood waters, if there is even the threat of rain, we will reschedule this outing for another weekend.   

This is going to be a great adventure combining off-road driving and cave exploration along with car camping.  Don't miss this one!

 Please note date change from original calendar.

This outing is intended to continue to give scouts an opportunity to add miles to
their backpacking experience and to continue to hone their skills. This outing is primarily for
intermediate backpackers. We'll park the cars at the parking lot outside the presently closed
Green Valley Camp Ground in the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park at Sweetwater River Bridge. We
will hike 5.5 miles to our primitive campsite, Granite Springs . The hike gains approximately
1000 feet in elevation to 5,000 feet the first day and descends the second day while traveling
another 5 miles for a total of 10.5 miles. This has been called the “grand tour” by San Diego
naturalists, centering around the states second largest designated wilderness area. This area also
possibly supports the counties largest deer herd.
Eat breakfast at home. Bring your own lunch to eat along the trail. Dinner will be backpacking
food, (patrol meals). In the morning, we'll enjoy a backpacker's breakfast, do a few things, break
camp, eat lunch at a restaurant on the way home.
CONTACT PERSON: Troy Stofan PHONE: 858-922-8020 e-mail: tstofan@cox.net

This outing is a joint outing with Venture Crew 11, and offers an opportunity for
those Scouts and adults who are relatively new to backpacking and wish to refresh their
backpacking skills in an easy fun setting. It is also a chance for the more experienced Scouts to
enjoy an easy backpack and share their experience and knowledge.

 Oriflamme Canyon is the gateway from the mountains to the Desert.  Originally used by Pedro Fages when he led a military expedition from the San Diego Presidio in search of deserters.  Later this canyon provided the access needed to the desert for the Jackass Mail route east.  Eventually, other routes openedbetween the mountains and the desert, but the history of Oriflamme remains.

 

Normally, this canyon has water running year-round.  Because of the extremely dry weather this last year, Oriflamme Creek is dry, so we will provide a water cache at the site.

 

Contact Troy Stofan for details 

This event has been canceled.  The Lake Hodges area sustained heavy damage due to fires and is not usable at this time.  The air quality in the county is still considered unhealthy for this type of activity.  We will plan to reschedule this bike ride in another location at a later date.  Stay tuned for updates.
 

This 14-mile singletrack trail is perfect for our beginning mountain bike experience. Situated in
a beautiful coastal canyon, the area surrounding Lake Hodges offers a trail system ideal to
introductory mountain-biking, while providing challenges for the more experienced as well.
Varying terrain includes streams, lush river valleys, canopied oak forests, and arid rocky open
areas. Rolling trails with challenging off-shoots provide enjoyment for bicyclists of all abilities.
Scouts will come away with a new perspective of the many coastal canyons which make up
much of the Southern California coastline. A truly memorable experience.

CONTACT PERSON: Solveig Deuprey: (H) 858-259-7165; (W) 619-757-1903
Email: sdeuprey@deupreylaw.com

This is a training program designed for new backpackers so they can learn the basics of backpacking and trail camping.  In addition, it will be a great refresher for intermediate Scouts who have done backpacking training in the past.  These hiking and backpacking elements are primarily intended for those Scouts and adults who wish to tune up their hiking and backpacking skills in a “hands-on” setting.

We will meet at the upper lot of the church on Friday at 5:30 PM.  Eat or pick up dinner ahead of time.  We will spend Friday night in Ranchita’s Heritage Park.  On Saturday we will backpack from the Barrel Springs trailhead of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) toward Warner Springs at a relatively level elevation of 3300-3500 vertical feet for 6 miles where we will set up camp.  Along the hike, we'll stop for instruction on various aspects of hiking, camping, and backpacking.  The backpacking is very pretty, going through open meadows, under live oaks, and along streams.  On Sunday, we will continue to backpack toward Warner Springs, dropping 300-400 vertical feet over 2 miles.  We will load up the cars and drive back to San Diego.

 

Be sure to download the documents below. 

Checks and permission slips are due October 16. 

Correction on location - The Steak-n-Hike this year is actually at Lake Morena.  The New documents are now posted below.

 

Every year the Troop II High Adventure Team holds the –STEAK 'N’ HIKE- to introduce hiking, camping and the high adventure leaders to prospective Webelos, our new and old scouts, and their families.  After a hike and a Scoutmaster prepared special dinner, we will have a campfire and Saturday evening program to provide info on the 2007-2008 plans for high adventure. Scouts will buddy up and families can bring their tents to all stay together. Lake Morena County Park is approximately 50 miles from San Diego.   East out the Route 8.

 

The Saturday morning departure from the church will be at 8:00 AM.  Scouts will buddy up and most families will bring their tents to spend the night too.  After campsite set up, the hike will begin.  Siblings and friends are invited.  The day hike for the Scouts covers a few miles over mild terrain with spectacular views. This year a meeting or  “Scoutmaster Social” and light lunch will be included Saturday afternoon and occur following the departure of the hikers.  After the hike and some games a Scoutmaster prepared special dinner will be served.  We hope to have a campfire (fire season permitting) and Saturday evening program to provide info on the 2007-2008 plans for high adventure.

 

The weather this time of year is typically cool and clear with temperatures ranging from a low of 30 at night to daytime temperatures in the high 80's. It is possible to have a rain shower in this area.   In the scouting tradition “BE PREPARED”.  Go over the equipment list carefully.

 

After a good night’s sleep, a delicious breakfast, also prepared by the scoutmasters, will be served.   After breakfast we will pack up and head back to San Diego - home in time for the afternoon ball game.

After a good night’s sleep, a delicious breakfast, also prepared by the scoutmasters, will be served.

 

After breakfast we will pack up and head back to San Diego - home in time for the afternoon ball game.

 

 Please RSVP with JoAnn Herbert by Sept 25.  jherbert@san.rr.com or 858-565-9573.

Download documents here. 

Philmont High Adventure Base Backpacking

Times and Details - TBD 

 Philmont Medical Forms available here - Download all 6 pages

Whitewater experience on rafts and inflatable kayaks on the Kern River.

FINAL PAYMENTS NEEDED BY 4/27/07

Last year’s whitewater rafting expedition on the South Fork American River was a huge success, and fueled a request by the PLC for another whitewater trip this year.   So, this year we will be going to the North Fork Kern River. 

The Kern River is one of California’s most popular whitewater destinations.   This section of the Kern River ranges from mild calm sections to wild class-3 rapids.  The fishing is also reported to be excellent.

Our whitewater outfitters will provide instruction and gear for a multi-level whitewater experience.  Scouts participating in this event have a choice of two different plans on the river.  Group 1 will have an opportunity to earn the Whitewater Merit Badge on Kayaks, and group 2 will enjoy the same stretch of river on rafts and Kayaks.  Both options cost the same.  Both groups will traverse the same section of river. 

Please Download and print out and complete all attached documents.  Bring these documents with you to the church at departure time.