BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Troop 355 - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Troop 355 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20110313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20111106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20120311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20121104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20130310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20131103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120609T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120609T150000 DTSTAMP:20200819T015453Z CREATED:20200819T015453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T015453Z UID:1553-1339223400-1339254000@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Fish Bowls BackpackClick for details DESCRIPTION:This trip will be to the Fish Bowls Trail Camp in the Los Padres National Forest. There is a swimming hole…believe me\, really believe me. This is an intermediate level backpack trip for people that have backpacked with us previously. \nWHEN: Saturday June 9th and Sunday June 10th \nWHERE: Cedar Creek Trailhead to Fish Bowls in the Los Padres National Forest. The trail and camp are in the Sespe Wilderness and managed by the Los Pinos Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest. There is a swimming hole at camp! \nDIFFICULTY: This hike is 4.9 miles each way on the Cedar Creek Trail with over 1\,100 feet of elevation gain. This is a moderately difficult hike. A beginner will struggle if he is not physically strong. If you would like to go but have never backpacked with Troop 355\, please call Mr. Chase to discuss. This is a mandatory shake-down trip for Philmont this year. \nCOST: $10 per person. Deadline to confirm your spot is Monday night\, June 4. Bring your check made out to BSA Troop 355 to the Troop Meeting or mail to:Ron Chase1090 Medford RoadPasadena\, CA 91107 \nAVAILABILITY: This trip is for experienced backpackers. It is not a good trip for first time backpackers. We will have a beginner backpack trip in the Fall. This trip to Fish Bowls is an excellent opportunity to prepare for Philmont this summer and for 12 and 13 year olds interested in backpacking. The trip limit is 24. If you wish to sign up\, e-mail Mr. Chase and get on the list: randjchase@earthlink.net \nMEET: At Scout House at 6:30 AM on Saturday\, June 9. We will divide Troop gear and food then depart for the trailhead. The trip to the trailhead is about 2 1/4 hours. We should arrive there by 9:00 or 9:30 AM. We will return to the trailhead Sunday morning about noon and be home by 3:00 PM. \nMEALS: Eat a big breakfast on Saturday morning before the trip. Otherwise you may bonk! Bonking is not cool\, it hurts. Don’t bonk! Bring your own trail lunch Saturday\, dinner will be provided Saturday night (Philmont style)\, bring your own breakfast bars\, instant oatmeal\, cocoa for breakfast. Saturday’s dinner will be prepared by individual crews. Crews will be announced Tuesday night June 5th by email. \nSPECIAL NOTES:It might be cold (40 degrees) at night\, be prepared with long johns and a beanie hat to sleep in\, a good sleeping bag\, a jacket and gloves. Of course always bring your rain gear! BE PREPARED. Remember it snowed on us at Kern in May 2011. \nBring a bathing suit and water shoes. There is a swimming hole! \nMr. Chase is always available to discuss equipment. Call him at 626 351-0697 or email randjchase@earthlink.net if you have any questions. \nAny cars parking at the Cedar Creek Trailhead will need a National Forest Adventure Pass available at your sporting goods store (REI\, Sports Chalet). \nDirections to the Trailhead: Take the 210 west to Highway 5 north. Take Exit 205 Frazier Mountain Park Road. Turn left on Frazier Mountain Park Road and proceed for seven miles. Turn left on Lockwood Valley Road and proceed for 10.5 miles. Turn left on Forest Route 7N03. It may be called Mutau Flat Road or Grade Valley Road. Proceed for 7.1 miles and turn right on Forest Route 7N03C\, Thorn Meadows Road. Proceed for about ¾ of a mile and arrive at the Cedar Creek Trailhead on the right. You have gone too far if you reach the Thorn Meadows Campground. Park and hang your Adventure Pass on your rear view mirror. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/fish-bowls-backpackclick-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120610T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120610T150000 DTSTAMP:20200819T015455Z CREATED:20200819T015455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T015455Z UID:1554-1339309800-1339340400@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Fish Bowls BackpackClick for details DESCRIPTION:This trip will be to the Fish Bowls Trail Camp in the Los Padres National Forest. There is a swimming hole…believe me\, really believe me. This is an intermediate level backpack trip for people that have backpacked with us previously. \nWHEN: Saturday June 9th and Sunday June 10th \nWHERE: Cedar Creek Trailhead to Fish Bowls in the Los Padres National Forest. The trail and camp are in the Sespe Wilderness and managed by the Los Pinos Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest. There is a swimming hole at camp! \nDIFFICULTY: This hike is 4.9 miles each way on the Cedar Creek Trail with over 1\,100 feet of elevation gain. This is a moderately difficult hike. A beginner will struggle if he is not physically strong. If you would like to go but have never backpacked with Troop 355\, please call Mr. Chase to discuss. This is a mandatory shake-down trip for Philmont this year. \nCOST: $10 per person. Deadline to confirm your spot is Monday night\, June 4. Bring your check made out to BSA Troop 355 to the Troop Meeting or mail to:Ron Chase1090 Medford RoadPasadena\, CA 91107 \nAVAILABILITY: This trip is for experienced backpackers. It is not a good trip for first time backpackers. We will have a beginner backpack trip in the Fall. This trip to Fish Bowls is an excellent opportunity to prepare for Philmont this summer and for 12 and 13 year olds interested in backpacking. The trip limit is 24. If you wish to sign up\, e-mail Mr. Chase and get on the list: randjchase@earthlink.net \nMEET: At Scout House at 6:30 AM on Saturday\, June 9. We will divide Troop gear and food then depart for the trailhead. The trip to the trailhead is about 2 1/4 hours. We should arrive there by 9:00 or 9:30 AM. We will return to the trailhead Sunday morning about noon and be home by 3:00 PM. \nMEALS: Eat a big breakfast on Saturday morning before the trip. Otherwise you may bonk! Bonking is not cool\, it hurts. Don’t bonk! Bring your own trail lunch Saturday\, dinner will be provided Saturday night (Philmont style)\, bring your own breakfast bars\, instant oatmeal\, cocoa for breakfast. Saturday’s dinner will be prepared by individual crews. Crews will be announced Tuesday night June 5th by email. \nSPECIAL NOTES:It might be cold (40 degrees) at night\, be prepared with long johns and a beanie hat to sleep in\, a good sleeping bag\, a jacket and gloves. Of course always bring your rain gear! BE PREPARED. Remember it snowed on us at Kern in May 2011. \nBring a bathing suit and water shoes. There is a swimming hole! \nMr. Chase is always available to discuss equipment. Call him at 626 351-0697 or email randjchase@earthlink.net if you have any questions. \nAny cars parking at the Cedar Creek Trailhead will need a National Forest Adventure Pass available at your sporting goods store (REI\, Sports Chalet). \nDirections to the Trailhead: Take the 210 west to Highway 5 north. Take Exit 205 Frazier Mountain Park Road. Turn left on Frazier Mountain Park Road and proceed for seven miles. Turn left on Lockwood Valley Road and proceed for 10.5 miles. Turn left on Forest Route 7N03. It may be called Mutau Flat Road or Grade Valley Road. Proceed for 7.1 miles and turn right on Forest Route 7N03C\, Thorn Meadows Road. Proceed for about ¾ of a mile and arrive at the Cedar Creek Trailhead on the right. You have gone too far if you reach the Thorn Meadows Campground. Park and hang your Adventure Pass on your rear view mirror. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/fish-bowls-backpackclick-for-details-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120623T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120623T120000 DTSTAMP:20200819T015504Z CREATED:20200819T015504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T015504Z UID:1561-1340434800-1340452800@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Philmont Training Hike -Click for details DESCRIPTION:We are heading to Inspiration Point. We will hike the Lower Sam Merrill Trail to Echo Mountain and then the Castle Canyon Trail to Inspiration Point. We will return from Inspiration Point via the Upper Sam Merrill Trail to the Lower Sam Merrill Trail. Total hiking mileage is 10.2 miles with 2\,700 feet of elevation gain. \nMeet at the Trailhead which is at the top of Lake Avenue at Alta Loma. This is the same trailhead as for Echo Mountain. \nReduce the weight in your packs a bit as we are extending the distance. Try for 30 pounds. Use you Philmont backpack and hiking boots. \nRemember to eat breakfast\, try for 500 calories and 1/2 liter of water. \nIf you cannot attend this hike\, try it on a different schedule this weekend. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/philmont-training-hike-click-for-details-7/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120630T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120630T100000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023126Z CREATED:20200819T023126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023126Z UID:1567-1341039600-1341050400@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Philmont Training Hike -Click for details DESCRIPTION:We are heading to Echo Mountain on the Lower Sam Merrill Trail. Total hiking mileage is 5.2 miles with 1\,400 feet of elevation gain. \nMeet at the Trailhead which is at the top of Lake Avenue at Alta Loma. \nTime for full Philmont weight. Try for 35 to 40 pounds. You should have your Philmont backpack and hiking boots by now. \nIf you cannot attend this hike\, try it on a different schedule this weekend. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/philmont-training-hike-click-for-details-8/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR