BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Troop 355 - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Troop 355 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20140309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20141102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140412T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140412T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023433Z CREATED:20200819T023433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023433Z UID:1961-1397260800-1397260800@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Jalama Beach Campout - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Troop 355 is returning to Jalama Beach! Back by popular demand\, this trip will take us north and west to Jalama Beach for a classic Troop 355 beach campout. This year we have the campsites reserved for both Friday and Saturday nights\, so campers will have the option of coming Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. \nThis trip will be a bit more flexible than many of our other trips. Scouts will have the opportunity to get advancement signoffs\, but will also have plenty of time to swim or play on the beach. We will cook for dinner and breakfast. Patrols will have the option of cooking lunch together or eating at the camp store. \nBring: Swim suits\, beach towels\, wetsuits\, footballs\, basketballs\, volleyballs\, Scout Handbook\, a little money to waste at the camp store (the Jalama Burger is great!)\, and firewood! Check the car camping gear list. It will be cold at night so be sure to bring your cold weather clothes. \nDirections to Jalama Beach134 WEST101 NORTHExit HWY 1/Lompoc and Vandenberg AFB (PCH) NORTHTravel approximately 15 miles to Jalama Road. Take Jalama Road Exit\, turn left\, carefully drive the winding 14 mile road to the Jalama Beach Campground. \nContact Mr. Bazarevitsch at nbazarevitsch@gmail.com to reserve your spot! URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/jalama-beach-campout-click-for-details-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140411T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023433Z CREATED:20200819T023433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023433Z UID:1960-1397174400-1397174400@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Jalama Beach Campout - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Troop 355 is returning to Jalama Beach! Back by popular demand\, this trip will take us north and west to Jalama Beach for a classic Troop 355 beach campout. This year we have the campsites reserved for both Friday and Saturday nights\, so campers will have the option of coming Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. \nThis trip will be a bit more flexible than many of our other trips. Scouts will have the opportunity to get advancement signoffs\, but will also have plenty of time to swim or play on the beach. We will cook for dinner and breakfast. Patrols will have the option of cooking lunch together or eating at the camp store. \nBring: Swim suits\, beach towels\, wetsuits\, footballs\, basketballs\, volleyballs\, Scout Handbook\, a little money to waste at the camp store (the Jalama Burger is great!)\, and firewood! Check the car camping gear list. It will be cold at night so be sure to bring your cold weather clothes. \nDirections to Jalama Beach134 WEST101 NORTHExit HWY 1/Lompoc and Vandenberg AFB (PCH) NORTHTravel approximately 15 miles to Jalama Road. Take Jalama Road Exit\, turn left\, carefully drive the winding 14 mile road to the Jalama Beach Campground. \nContact Mr. Bazarevitsch at nbazarevitsch@gmail.com to reserve your spot! URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/jalama-beach-campout-click-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140316T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140316T160000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023419Z CREATED:20200819T023419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023419Z UID:1931-1394953200-1394985600@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:San Gabriel Mountains 20-Mile Hike - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Trailhead: Corner of N Lake Ave and E Loma Alta Dr. \nTroop 355 will hike from Pasadena to the front range of the San Gabriel Mountains. The hike will take us to the top of San Gabriel Peak\, elevation 6\,161 feet\, the highest point in the front range. San Gabriel Peak with its 360 degree views and the historic\, oak-shaded Mount Lowe East Trail are popular destinations\, but we will distinguish ourselves by our approach from Pasadena rather than the Angeles Crest Highway. \nThe elevation gain of 1\,300 feet per 2.5 miles is comparable to the gain of 1\,400 feet on the 2.5 mile trail to the top of Echo Mountain. The most challenging part of this hike will be the 10 mile downhill back to the trailhead. We will change socks before the downhill descent to ease the wear on our feet. \nBring an extra pair of socks\, 4 liters of water\, lunch\, and high carbohydrate snacks consisting of approximately 2\,000 calories. \nThis hike is challenging and suitable for adults and Boy Scouts in good physical condition that completed a previous troop hike of 10 miles. \nPlease contact Mr. Laudeman if you are planning to participate. \nScott Laudemanscott@laudeman.org (626) 808-5614 (mobile) URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/san-gabriel-mountains-20-mile-hike-click-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140302T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140302T163000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023415Z CREATED:20200819T023415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023415Z UID:1922-1393777800-1393777800@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Overnight\, San Diego - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Troop 355 is going to sea – well sort of….We’re going to visit and stay overnight on the USS Midway aircraft carrier located in San Diego. \nTroop 355\, \nFor those that missed Monday night’s meeting\, our next Troop outing will be a very special event on board the aircraft carrier USS Midway in San Diego! How often can you say you spent the night on a floating city at sea 3 football fields long and 20 stories tall and were able to “walk in the footsteps of 225\,000 Midway sailors who served our country and upheld the American ideals of strength\, freedom and peace” while serving in Vietnam and the First Persian Gulf War and that sailed in every ocean in the world? The USS Midway was America’s longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century and is now one of the most visited ship museums in the world. \nThe trip is from Saturday March 1st through Sunday March 2nd. This one is coming up quickly so I need sign-ups asap in order to compile the attendance spreadsheet (48 signed up already Monday night!).***CHECKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY\, FEBRUARY 19 (THAT’S RIGHT\, NEXT WEDNESDAY!) TO ENSURE YOUR RESERVATION ON THE SHIP*** \nAttached is general information for the trip. Boys\, please read it completely as it contains our itinerary\, gear to bring (and not bring)\, Rules and Safety Guidelines and important reminders. There is no meal planning for this outing – we will have dinner Saturday night and breakfast Sunday morning on the ship (and clean up after ourselves!). Also attached is a pre-order form for “I Survived a USS Midway Overnighter” T-Shirt. Please deal directly with the ship’s Jet Shop if you are interested in ordering. \nCost: $85.00 per person. Make checks payable to BSA Troop 355 and send to: \nGreg Geraci2376 Las Lunas StreetPasadena\, CA 91107 \n(FYI – there will be no refunds on this trip because we have to commit to the amount we promise) \nTiming: All attendees must be on the pier in San Diego by 4:30 PM Saturday. The check-in briefing and fire drill is MANDATORY. If you get there too late the ship will be locked down and no one will be allowed on or off the ship. Our voyage will conclude at 9:30 AM Sunday morning\, but you are welcome to stay aboard and continue exploring the ship. \nTransportation: You are responsible for transportation to and from the carrier. Parking is available on the pier for a fee of $12:00. You can also arrange for transportation by ordering tickets through Amtrak (http://www.amtrak.com/pacific-surfliner-train)\, departing from Union Station downtown L.A.(called LAX by Amtrak) and arriving in San Diego downtown (SAN – located 2 blocks from the Midway). The website shows the cost to be $37.00 per person for adults or $55.50 for an adult and child 15 years or younger. According to the Midway information\, DO NOT BOOK A TRAIN AFTER TRAIN #774 WHICH LEAVES UNION STATION AT 12:30 PM AND ARRIVES IN SAN DIEGO AT 3:10 PM. Any train leaving after this will get you there too late. Also\, please note that\, unfortunately\, there is major construction happening to the Orange County portion of the train line during the first three weekends of March. That means the train will stop in Irvine and all passengers will be transferred to buses and driven to San Diego. I’ve spoken with Amtrak and they promise the buses will arrive in San Diego on schedule! \nPlease let me know if you have any questions (do not Reply All). Mr. Shwery\, please chime in on any items I left out. I look forward to seeing all of you aboard ship!Greg Geraci (818) 481-1680 URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/uss-midway-aircraft-carrier-overnight-san-diego-click-for-details-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140301T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140301T163000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023414Z CREATED:20200819T023414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023414Z UID:1921-1393691400-1393691400@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Overnight\, San Diego - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Troop 355 is going to sea – well sort of….We’re going to visit and stay overnight on the USS Midway aircraft carrier located in San Diego. \nTroop 355\, \nFor those that missed Monday night’s meeting\, our next Troop outing will be a very special event on board the aircraft carrier USS Midway in San Diego! How often can you say you spent the night on a floating city at sea 3 football fields long and 20 stories tall and were able to “walk in the footsteps of 225\,000 Midway sailors who served our country and upheld the American ideals of strength\, freedom and peace” while serving in Vietnam and the First Persian Gulf War and that sailed in every ocean in the world? The USS Midway was America’s longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century and is now one of the most visited ship museums in the world. \nThe trip is from Saturday March 1st through Sunday March 2nd. This one is coming up quickly so I need sign-ups asap in order to compile the attendance spreadsheet (48 signed up already Monday night!).***CHECKS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY\, FEBRUARY 19 (THAT’S RIGHT\, NEXT WEDNESDAY!) TO ENSURE YOUR RESERVATION ON THE SHIP*** \nAttached is general information for the trip. Boys\, please read it completely as it contains our itinerary\, gear to bring (and not bring)\, Rules and Safety Guidelines and important reminders. There is no meal planning for this outing – we will have dinner Saturday night and breakfast Sunday morning on the ship (and clean up after ourselves!). Also attached is a pre-order form for “I Survived a USS Midway Overnighter” T-Shirt. Please deal directly with the ship’s Jet Shop if you are interested in ordering. \nCost: $85.00 per person. Make checks payable to BSA Troop 355 and send to: \nGreg Geraci2376 Las Lunas StreetPasadena\, CA 91107 \n(FYI – there will be no refunds on this trip because we have to commit to the amount we promise) \nTiming: All attendees must be on the pier in San Diego by 4:30 PM Saturday. The check-in briefing and fire drill is MANDATORY. If you get there too late the ship will be locked down and no one will be allowed on or off the ship. Our voyage will conclude at 9:30 AM Sunday morning\, but you are welcome to stay aboard and continue exploring the ship. \nTransportation: You are responsible for transportation to and from the carrier. Parking is available on the pier for a fee of $12:00. You can also arrange for transportation by ordering tickets through Amtrak (http://www.amtrak.com/pacific-surfliner-train)\, departing from Union Station downtown L.A.(called LAX by Amtrak) and arriving in San Diego downtown (SAN – located 2 blocks from the Midway). The website shows the cost to be $37.00 per person for adults or $55.50 for an adult and child 15 years or younger. According to the Midway information\, DO NOT BOOK A TRAIN AFTER TRAIN #774 WHICH LEAVES UNION STATION AT 12:30 PM AND ARRIVES IN SAN DIEGO AT 3:10 PM. Any train leaving after this will get you there too late. Also\, please note that\, unfortunately\, there is major construction happening to the Orange County portion of the train line during the first three weekends of March. That means the train will stop in Irvine and all passengers will be transferred to buses and driven to San Diego. I’ve spoken with Amtrak and they promise the buses will arrive in San Diego on schedule! \nPlease let me know if you have any questions (do not Reply All). Mr. Shwery\, please chime in on any items I left out. I look forward to seeing all of you aboard ship!Greg Geraci (818) 481-1680 URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/uss-midway-aircraft-carrier-overnight-san-diego-click-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140209T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140209T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023409Z CREATED:20200819T023409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023409Z UID:1909-1391904000-1391904000@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Anza Borrego Desert Camping Trip - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all for the large interest in the Anza Borrego campout\, the park rangers have requested that we adjust the campout to accommodate our large group. Instead of backpacking we will car camp in an area navigable by the Troop 355 Honda Odysseys and similar vehicles. The new trip will feature the beauty of the Anza Borrego Desert\, a 2.5 hour excursion on retired Army M35 deuce and a half cargo trucks deep into the Borrego Badlands (pictured above)\, primitive camping\, and hiking. This trip also offers Friday night camping (optional)\, First Class and Cooking Merit Badge cooking opportunities\, a short hike to an ancient Native American village area\, and an early Sunday morning departure. \nWe will camp in the Blair Valley Primitive Camp adjacent to highway S-2\, 30 miles south of Borrego Springs. The cost of the new trip is $50\, entirely for the truck tour. Each patrol will plan and purchase its own food\, water and firewood. Here is the new schedule for Saturday February 8: \nGroup A9 am Badlands TourNoon Set Up Camp2 pm Easy 3 mile hike \nGroup B10 am Set Up CampNoon Badlands Tour3pm Easy 3 mile hike \nWe will depart no later than 9 am on Sunday February 9. \nThe Anza Borrego Desert is located 150 miles and 3.5 hours from San Marino. To get there\, head south on I15\, exit at Temecula\, and follow Highway 79 through Warner Springs to Borrego Springs (directions will follow). We have 70 spots and 65 are taken so far. Please check the updated list (attached) if you already signed up to confirm your reservation. Please confirm with me that you are still planning on attending this trip given the itinerary change. Also let me know if you did not sign-up and would like to go. \nChecks and release forms (attached) can be dropped off at the troop meeting tonight or dropped by house no later than this Friday\, February 3. Please select Tour A or B and indicate if you are camping on Friday night. Tour times will be assigned on a first come first served basis. Release forms will not be accepted via email. Campers bring a sack lunch (for Saturday)\, trail snacks of 400 calories (for the Saturday hike)\, 1 liter of water\, and money for a IN-N-Out lunch on the trip home. \nLastly\, since this is very short notice we will NOT be able to do our regular car camping meal planning at the Troop meeting this evening. Mr. Shwery will send out a revised roster with a list of Crews and Crew Leaders by end of the day this Saturday the 1st. It will be the responsibility of the Crew Leader to be in contact with his Crew to identify the food\, water\, firewood\, supplies that you need to bring. \nMy address is:1390 S Marengo AvePasadena\, CA 91106 \nThe tour meeting place in Anza Borrego is: 1233 Palm Canyon DriveBorrego Springs\, CA 92004 \nPlease contact me with any questions. \nMr. Laudeman(626) 808-5614 URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/anza-borrego-desert-camping-trip-click-for-details-3/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140208T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140208T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023408Z CREATED:20200819T023408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023408Z UID:1908-1391817600-1391817600@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Anza Borrego Desert Camping Trip - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all for the large interest in the Anza Borrego campout\, the park rangers have requested that we adjust the campout to accommodate our large group. Instead of backpacking we will car camp in an area navigable by the Troop 355 Honda Odysseys and similar vehicles. The new trip will feature the beauty of the Anza Borrego Desert\, a 2.5 hour excursion on retired Army M35 deuce and a half cargo trucks deep into the Borrego Badlands (pictured above)\, primitive camping\, and hiking. This trip also offers Friday night camping (optional)\, First Class and Cooking Merit Badge cooking opportunities\, a short hike to an ancient Native American village area\, and an early Sunday morning departure. \nWe will camp in the Blair Valley Primitive Camp adjacent to highway S-2\, 30 miles south of Borrego Springs. The cost of the new trip is $50\, entirely for the truck tour. Each patrol will plan and purchase its own food\, water and firewood. Here is the new schedule for Saturday February 8: \nGroup A9 am Badlands TourNoon Set Up Camp2 pm Easy 3 mile hike \nGroup B10 am Set Up CampNoon Badlands Tour3pm Easy 3 mile hike \nWe will depart no later than 9 am on Sunday February 9. \nThe Anza Borrego Desert is located 150 miles and 3.5 hours from San Marino. To get there\, head south on I15\, exit at Temecula\, and follow Highway 79 through Warner Springs to Borrego Springs (directions will follow). We have 70 spots and 65 are taken so far. Please check the updated list (attached) if you already signed up to confirm your reservation. Please confirm with me that you are still planning on attending this trip given the itinerary change. Also let me know if you did not sign-up and would like to go. \nChecks and release forms (attached) can be dropped off at the troop meeting tonight or dropped by house no later than this Friday\, February 3. Please select Tour A or B and indicate if you are camping on Friday night. Tour times will be assigned on a first come first served basis. Release forms will not be accepted via email. Campers bring a sack lunch (for Saturday)\, trail snacks of 400 calories (for the Saturday hike)\, 1 liter of water\, and money for a IN-N-Out lunch on the trip home. \nLastly\, since this is very short notice we will NOT be able to do our regular car camping meal planning at the Troop meeting this evening. Mr. Shwery will send out a revised roster with a list of Crews and Crew Leaders by end of the day this Saturday the 1st. It will be the responsibility of the Crew Leader to be in contact with his Crew to identify the food\, water\, firewood\, supplies that you need to bring. \nMy address is:1390 S Marengo AvePasadena\, CA 91106 \nThe tour meeting place in Anza Borrego is: 1233 Palm Canyon DriveBorrego Springs\, CA 92004 \nPlease contact me with any questions. \nMr. Laudeman(626) 808-5614 URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/anza-borrego-desert-camping-trip-click-for-details-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140207T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140207T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023408Z CREATED:20200819T023408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023408Z UID:1907-1391731200-1391731200@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Anza Borrego Desert Camping Trip - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all for the large interest in the Anza Borrego campout\, the park rangers have requested that we adjust the campout to accommodate our large group. Instead of backpacking we will car camp in an area navigable by the Troop 355 Honda Odysseys and similar vehicles. The new trip will feature the beauty of the Anza Borrego Desert\, a 2.5 hour excursion on retired Army M35 deuce and a half cargo trucks deep into the Borrego Badlands (pictured above)\, primitive camping\, and hiking. This trip also offers Friday night camping (optional)\, First Class and Cooking Merit Badge cooking opportunities\, a short hike to an ancient Native American village area\, and an early Sunday morning departure. \nWe will camp in the Blair Valley Primitive Camp adjacent to highway S-2\, 30 miles south of Borrego Springs. The cost of the new trip is $50\, entirely for the truck tour. Each patrol will plan and purchase its own food\, water and firewood. Here is the new schedule for Saturday February 8: \nGroup A9 am Badlands TourNoon Set Up Camp2 pm Easy 3 mile hike \nGroup B10 am Set Up CampNoon Badlands Tour3pm Easy 3 mile hike \nWe will depart no later than 9 am on Sunday February 9. \nThe Anza Borrego Desert is located 150 miles and 3.5 hours from San Marino. To get there\, head south on I15\, exit at Temecula\, and follow Highway 79 through Warner Springs to Borrego Springs (directions will follow). We have 70 spots and 65 are taken so far. Please check the updated list (attached) if you already signed up to confirm your reservation. Please confirm with me that you are still planning on attending this trip given the itinerary change. Also let me know if you did not sign-up and would like to go. \nChecks and release forms (attached) can be dropped off at the troop meeting tonight or dropped by house no later than this Friday\, February 3. Please select Tour A or B and indicate if you are camping on Friday night. Tour times will be assigned on a first come first served basis. Release forms will not be accepted via email. Campers bring a sack lunch (for Saturday)\, trail snacks of 400 calories (for the Saturday hike)\, 1 liter of water\, and money for a IN-N-Out lunch on the trip home. \nLastly\, since this is very short notice we will NOT be able to do our regular car camping meal planning at the Troop meeting this evening. Mr. Shwery will send out a revised roster with a list of Crews and Crew Leaders by end of the day this Saturday the 1st. It will be the responsibility of the Crew Leader to be in contact with his Crew to identify the food\, water\, firewood\, supplies that you need to bring. \nMy address is:1390 S Marengo AvePasadena\, CA 91106 \nThe tour meeting place in Anza Borrego is: 1233 Palm Canyon DriveBorrego Springs\, CA 92004 \nPlease contact me with any questions. \nMr. Laudeman(626) 808-5614 URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/anza-borrego-desert-camping-trip-click-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140126T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140126T130000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023404Z CREATED:20200819T023404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023404Z UID:1899-1390719600-1390741200@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:10 Mile Mt. Lowe Hike - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Brian and John Haskin will lead this fun hike that continues along the historic Mt. Lowe Railway trail 2.5 miles beyond Echo Mountain for a round trip total of 10 miles. This hike is challenging and suitable for Boy Scouts of any age in reasonable physical condition that completed a previous troop hike of at least 5 miles. \nBring 2 liters of water and high carbohydrate snacks consisting of approximately 1000 calories. \nTrailhead: Corner of N Lake Ave and E Loma Alta DrDistance: 10 milesStart Time: 7:00 a.m. Finish: Approx. 1:00 p.m. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/10-mile-mt-lowe-hike-click-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131214T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131214T220000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023356Z CREATED:20200819T023356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023356Z UID:1882-1387040400-1387058400@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Henninger Flats Night Hike! New for Troop 355! Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Trailhead: Corner of North Altadena Drive and Roosevelt Avenue\, PasadenaDistance: 7 milesStart Time: 5 p.m.Finish: Approx. 10:00 p.m. \nA headlamp\, warm jacket\, and hat are required. Bring 1.5 liters of water and high carbohydrate snacks consisting of approximately 600 calories. \nThis hike will meet the conditioning hike requirement for Hiking Merit Badge\, the 5 mile hike requirement for Second Class\, count as a Troop activity for Second Class and First Class\, and partially fulfill the active requirement for Star\, Life and Eagle. Scouts working on Star\, Life\, and Eagle will have the opportunity to organize the Scouts and lead the hike\, thereby earning partial credit for the leadership requirement. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/henninger-flats-night-hike-new-for-troop-355-click-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131117T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131117T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023350Z CREATED:20200819T023350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023350Z UID:1870-1384646400-1384646400@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Kart Racing (Adams Motorsports) & Camping (Rancho Jurupa Park) - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand – we are going Kart Racing!!! \nWe are heading to Adams Motorsports Park in Riverside to go Kart Racing. On Friday night we’ll camp at Rancho Jurupa Park (only a couple of miles from Adams Motorsports)\, Saturday we’ll Kart race (an additional tour is in the works as well!)\, camp Saturday night back at Rancho Jurupa Park\, and head for home on Sunday. \nWith two nights of camping this is a great opportunity to get some of those new Cooking Merit Badge requirements under your belt. \nAssistant Scoutmaster Jason Dawes is organizing this trip and will have more details to share in the fall. If you would like to learn more about Adams Motorsports check out their website: www.adamsmotorsportspark.com . URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/kart-racing-adams-motorsports-camping-rancho-jurupa-park-click-for-details-3/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131116T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131116T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023349Z CREATED:20200819T023349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023349Z UID:1868-1384560000-1384560000@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Kart Racing (Adams Motorsports) & Camping (Rancho Jurupa Park) - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand – we are going Kart Racing!!! \nWe are heading to Adams Motorsports Park in Riverside to go Kart Racing. On Friday night we’ll camp at Rancho Jurupa Park (only a couple of miles from Adams Motorsports)\, Saturday we’ll Kart race (an additional tour is in the works as well!)\, camp Saturday night back at Rancho Jurupa Park\, and head for home on Sunday. \nWith two nights of camping this is a great opportunity to get some of those new Cooking Merit Badge requirements under your belt. \nAssistant Scoutmaster Jason Dawes is organizing this trip and will have more details to share in the fall. If you would like to learn more about Adams Motorsports check out their website: www.adamsmotorsportspark.com . URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/kart-racing-adams-motorsports-camping-rancho-jurupa-park-click-for-details-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131115T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131115T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023348Z CREATED:20200819T023348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023348Z UID:1867-1384473600-1384473600@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Kart Racing (Adams Motorsports) & Camping (Rancho Jurupa Park) - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand – we are going Kart Racing!!! \nWe are heading to Adams Motorsports Park in Riverside to go Kart Racing. On Friday night we’ll camp at Rancho Jurupa Park (only a couple of miles from Adams Motorsports)\, Saturday we’ll Kart race (an additional tour is in the works as well!)\, camp Saturday night back at Rancho Jurupa Park\, and head for home on Sunday. \nWith two nights of camping this is a great opportunity to get some of those new Cooking Merit Badge requirements under your belt. \nAssistant Scoutmaster Jason Dawes is organizing this trip and will have more details to share in the fall. If you would like to learn more about Adams Motorsports check out their website: www.adamsmotorsportspark.com . URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/kart-racing-adams-motorsports-camping-rancho-jurupa-park-click-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131110T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131110T110000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023347Z CREATED:20200819T023347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023347Z UID:1865-1384066800-1384081200@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Orchard Camp Hike - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Trailhead: Corner of Mt Wilson Trail Drive and Miramonte Ave\, Sierra MadreDistance: 7 milesStart Time: 7:00 a.m. Finish: Approx. 11:00a.m. \nBring 1.5 liters of water and high carbohydrate snacks consisting of approximately 600 calories. \nThis hike will meet the conditioning hike requirement for Hiking Merit Badge\, the 5 mile hike requirement for Second Class\, count as a Troop activity for Second Class and First Class\, and partially fulfill the active requirement for Star\, Life and Eagle. Scouts working on Star\, Life\, and Eagle will have the opportunity to organize the Scouts and lead the hike\, thereby earning partial credit for the leadership requirement. \nWe need at least one other adult to participate. Any and all adults willing and nearly able to participate in hikes this year should email Mr. Laudeman so we can plan future hikes. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/orchard-camp-hike-click-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131026T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131026T100000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023344Z CREATED:20200819T023344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023344Z UID:1858-1382770800-1382781600@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Echo Mountain Hike - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:This Saturday morning we will hike up Echo Mountain\, a resort ruins 2.75 miles above Pasadena. This is a classic San Gabrel Mountain hike\, not to hard\, and fun. \nTrailhead: The top of Lake Avenue (crosstreet E Loma Alta Dr)Distance: 5.5 milesStart Time: 7:00 a.m.Finish: Approx. 10:00 a.m. \nBring 1 liter of water and high carbohydrate snacks consisting of approximately 400 calories. \nThis hike will meet the conditioning hike requirement for Hiking Merit Badge\, the 5 mile mile hike requirement for Second Class\, count as a Troop activity for Second Class and First Class\, and partially fulfill the active requirement for Star\, Life and Eagle. Scouts working on Star\, Life\, and Eagle will have the opportunity to organize the Scouts and lead the hike\, thereby earning partial credit for the leadership requirement. \nAdults willing and nearly able to participate in hikes this year should email Scott Laudeman at laudeman@outlook.com so we can plan future hikes. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/echo-mountain-hike-click-for-details-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131020T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131020T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023342Z CREATED:20200819T023342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023342Z UID:1855-1382227200-1382227200@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Introductory Backpack Trip to Cooper Canyon - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Schedule start time TBD (assume early AM departure on Saturday and mid-afternoon return on Sunday). \nThis is a great trip for first time backpackers – and seasoned backpackers will enjoy it as well! Mr. Chase has commented in the past ‘if you can carry a duffle bag\, you can do this trip!’ \nThe hike is 2.7 miles each way on the Burkhart and Pacific Crest Trails. It is as flat a hike as you are going to get in the Angeles National Forest with a net loss of 250 feet in elevation on the hike to camp. \nSign-ups will occur in late September. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/introductory-backpack-trip-to-cooper-canyon-click-for-details-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131019T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131019T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023342Z CREATED:20200819T023342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023342Z UID:1854-1382140800-1382140800@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Introductory Backpack Trip to Cooper Canyon - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:Schedule start time TBD (assume early AM departure on Saturday and mid-afternoon return on Sunday). \nThis is a great trip for first time backpackers – and seasoned backpackers will enjoy it as well! Mr. Chase has commented in the past ‘if you can carry a duffle bag\, you can do this trip!’ \nThe hike is 2.7 miles each way on the Burkhart and Pacific Crest Trails. It is as flat a hike as you are going to get in the Angeles National Forest with a net loss of 250 feet in elevation on the hike to camp. \nSign-ups will occur in late September. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/introductory-backpack-trip-to-cooper-canyon-click-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130929T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130929T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023335Z CREATED:20200819T023335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023335Z UID:1838-1380412800-1380412800@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Kayak Trip to Santa Cruz Island - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:We will board a boat from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Island. One group will kayak to the beach for lunch\, the other group will hike. After lunch the groups will switch and hike or kayak back to the starting point. We will then take the boat back to to the trailhead for a 1 mile backpack into camp. Sunday will be free for snorkleing\, kayaking\, or hiking. The boat for home leaves at noon. Check out this website: www.sbadventureco.com .DETAILS:Trip Highlights: Guided Kayak TourSnorkeling in Scorpion Bay (equipment provided for kayaking participants. If you are not kayaking and you would like to snorkel\, you can bring your own equipment)Boat Ride to and from Ventura HarborCost:$170/ea. person for boat rides/guided kayak tour/camping participants OR $80/ea. person for NON-kayaking/snorkling particpants (boat ride and camping only).Other Info: Campout and Kayak tour is limited to a total of 60 people.Priority will be given to Scouts on a ‘first paid’ basis.Wait List will be established.Payment due by the Monday\, September 9th troop meeting.Make check out to BSA Troop 355Mail to John Byrne at 1650 S. Euclid Ave\, San Marino CA 91108Contact Info: John Byrne – (626).441-2604 or via email at jbyrne@hillfarrer.com URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/kayak-trip-to-santa-cruz-island-click-for-details-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130928T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130928T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023334Z CREATED:20200819T023334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023334Z UID:1837-1380326400-1380326400@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Kayak Trip to Santa Cruz Island - Click for Details DESCRIPTION:We will board a boat from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Island. One group will kayak to the beach for lunch\, the other group will hike. After lunch the groups will switch and hike or kayak back to the starting point. We will then take the boat back to to the trailhead for a 1 mile backpack into camp. Sunday will be free for snorkleing\, kayaking\, or hiking. The boat for home leaves at noon. Check out this website: www.sbadventureco.com .DETAILS:Trip Highlights: Guided Kayak TourSnorkeling in Scorpion Bay (equipment provided for kayaking participants. If you are not kayaking and you would like to snorkel\, you can bring your own equipment)Boat Ride to and from Ventura HarborCost:$170/ea. person for boat rides/guided kayak tour/camping participants OR $80/ea. person for NON-kayaking/snorkling particpants (boat ride and camping only).Other Info: Campout and Kayak tour is limited to a total of 60 people.Priority will be given to Scouts on a ‘first paid’ basis.Wait List will be established.Payment due by the Monday\, September 9th troop meeting.Make check out to BSA Troop 355Mail to John Byrne at 1650 S. Euclid Ave\, San Marino CA 91108Contact Info: John Byrne – (626).441-2604 or via email at jbyrne@hillfarrer.com URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/kayak-trip-to-santa-cruz-island-click-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130527T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130527T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023302Z CREATED:20200819T023302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023302Z UID:1770-1369612800-1369612800@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Kern River Whitewater CampoutClick for Details DESCRIPTION:The annual Kern River Rafting trip will be held on Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27). We will arrive at the Sierra South rafting outfitters in Kernville early Saturday morning. We will board buses and ride up the river for a rafting run. We get back on the buses and run the river again. Then we have lunch and work on the whitewater merit badge. After that we travel up the river 30 min. to Camp Whitsett (a BSA camp in the Sequoia National Forest). We make camp and spend the afternoon working on scout skills. That evening we have a formal campfire at which we retire an American flag with an official ceremony. The next morning we go on a five mile hike and work on some more scout skills. We relax and enjoy the afternoon. A campfire that evening concludes the trip and we break camp early on Monday morning and head home. This is the first camping trip with our new scout patrols\, and a great way for them to start off with Troop 355. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/kern-river-whitewater-campoutclick-for-details-3/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130526T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130526T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023302Z CREATED:20200819T023302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023302Z UID:1769-1369526400-1369526400@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Kern River Whitewater CampoutClick for Details DESCRIPTION:The annual Kern River Rafting trip will be held on Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27). We will arrive at the Sierra South rafting outfitters in Kernville early Saturday morning. We will board buses and ride up the river for a rafting run. We get back on the buses and run the river again. Then we have lunch and work on the whitewater merit badge. After that we travel up the river 30 min. to Camp Whitsett (a BSA camp in the Sequoia National Forest). We make camp and spend the afternoon working on scout skills. That evening we have a formal campfire at which we retire an American flag with an official ceremony. The next morning we go on a five mile hike and work on some more scout skills. We relax and enjoy the afternoon. A campfire that evening concludes the trip and we break camp early on Monday morning and head home. This is the first camping trip with our new scout patrols\, and a great way for them to start off with Troop 355. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/kern-river-whitewater-campoutclick-for-details-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130525T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130525T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023301Z CREATED:20200819T023301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023301Z UID:1768-1369440000-1369440000@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Kern River Whitewater CampoutClick for Details DESCRIPTION:The annual Kern River Rafting trip will be held on Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27). We will arrive at the Sierra South rafting outfitters in Kernville early Saturday morning. We will board buses and ride up the river for a rafting run. We get back on the buses and run the river again. Then we have lunch and work on the whitewater merit badge. After that we travel up the river 30 min. to Camp Whitsett (a BSA camp in the Sequoia National Forest). We make camp and spend the afternoon working on scout skills. That evening we have a formal campfire at which we retire an American flag with an official ceremony. The next morning we go on a five mile hike and work on some more scout skills. We relax and enjoy the afternoon. A campfire that evening concludes the trip and we break camp early on Monday morning and head home. This is the first camping trip with our new scout patrols\, and a great way for them to start off with Troop 355. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/kern-river-whitewater-campoutclick-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130428T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130428T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023253Z CREATED:20200819T023253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023253Z UID:1750-1367107200-1367107200@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Jalama Beach CampoutClick for Details DESCRIPTION:Troop 355 Returns to Jalama Beach! Back by popular demand\, this trip will take us north and west to Jalama Beach for a classic Troop 355 beach campout. This year we have the campsites reserved for both Friday and Saturday nights\, so campers will have the option of coming Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. \nThis trip will be a bit more flexible than many of our other trips. Scouts will have the opportunity to get advancement signoffs\, but will also have plenty of time to swim or play on the beach. We will cook for dinner and breakfast. Patrols will have the option of cooking lunch together or eating at the camp store. \nBring: Swim suits\, beach towels\, wetsuits\, footballs\, basketballs\, volleyballs\, Scout Handbook\, a little money to waste at the camp store\, and firewood! Check the car camping gear list. It will be cold at night so be sure to bring your cold weather clothes. \nDirections to Jalama Beach134 WEST101 NORTHExit HWY 1/Lompoc and Vandenberg AFB (PCH) NORTHTravel approximately 15 miles to Jalama Road. Take Jalama Road Exit\, turn left\, carefully drive the winding 14 mile road to the Jalama Beach Campground. \nFurther details will be provided when we get closer to the trip. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/jalama-beach-campoutclick-for-details-3/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130427T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130427T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023252Z CREATED:20200819T023252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023252Z UID:1747-1367020800-1367020800@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Jalama Beach CampoutClick for Details DESCRIPTION:Troop 355 Returns to Jalama Beach! Back by popular demand\, this trip will take us north and west to Jalama Beach for a classic Troop 355 beach campout. This year we have the campsites reserved for both Friday and Saturday nights\, so campers will have the option of coming Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. \nThis trip will be a bit more flexible than many of our other trips. Scouts will have the opportunity to get advancement signoffs\, but will also have plenty of time to swim or play on the beach. We will cook for dinner and breakfast. Patrols will have the option of cooking lunch together or eating at the camp store. \nBring: Swim suits\, beach towels\, wetsuits\, footballs\, basketballs\, volleyballs\, Scout Handbook\, a little money to waste at the camp store\, and firewood! Check the car camping gear list. It will be cold at night so be sure to bring your cold weather clothes. \nDirections to Jalama Beach134 WEST101 NORTHExit HWY 1/Lompoc and Vandenberg AFB (PCH) NORTHTravel approximately 15 miles to Jalama Road. Take Jalama Road Exit\, turn left\, carefully drive the winding 14 mile road to the Jalama Beach Campground. \nFurther details will be provided when we get closer to the trip. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/jalama-beach-campoutclick-for-details-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130426T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130426T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023251Z CREATED:20200819T023251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023251Z UID:1746-1366934400-1366934400@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Jalama Beach CampoutClick for Details DESCRIPTION:Troop 355 Returns to Jalama Beach! Back by popular demand\, this trip will take us north and west to Jalama Beach for a classic Troop 355 beach campout. This year we have the campsites reserved for both Friday and Saturday nights\, so campers will have the option of coming Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. \nThis trip will be a bit more flexible than many of our other trips. Scouts will have the opportunity to get advancement signoffs\, but will also have plenty of time to swim or play on the beach. We will cook for dinner and breakfast. Patrols will have the option of cooking lunch together or eating at the camp store. \nBring: Swim suits\, beach towels\, wetsuits\, footballs\, basketballs\, volleyballs\, Scout Handbook\, a little money to waste at the camp store\, and firewood! Check the car camping gear list. It will be cold at night so be sure to bring your cold weather clothes. \nDirections to Jalama Beach134 WEST101 NORTHExit HWY 1/Lompoc and Vandenberg AFB (PCH) NORTHTravel approximately 15 miles to Jalama Road. Take Jalama Road Exit\, turn left\, carefully drive the winding 14 mile road to the Jalama Beach Campground. \nFurther details will be provided when we get closer to the trip. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/jalama-beach-campoutclick-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130324T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130324T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023238Z CREATED:20200819T023238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023238Z UID:1719-1364083200-1364083200@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:West Fork Backpack TripClick for Details DESCRIPTION:TROOP 355 SPRING BACKPACK TRIPANGELES NATIONAL FORESTWEST FORK TRAIL CAMP \nWHEN: Saturday\, March 23 and Sunday\, March 24 \nWHERE: Red Box Ranger Station to the West Fork Trail Camp along the Gabrielino Trail in the Angeles National Forest. For most of the hike we will be following the west fork of the San Gabriel River. West Fork Trail Camp is located at the junction of two classic trails – the Gabrielino Trail and the Silver Moccasin Trail. \nDIFFICULTY: The hike is 5.3 miles each way. We will hike almost all downhill on Saturday – there is a total elevation loss of about 2000 feet from Red Box to West Fork. On Sunday\, we will hike back up the 2000 vertical feet to Red Box – you will definitely earn those root beers. \nCOST: $10 per person. Deadline to confirm your spot is Monday night\, March 11. Bring your check made out to BSA Troop 355 to the Troop Meeting\, or mail or deliver to: \nKelly Moffat2280 Adair StreetSan Marino\, CA 91108 \nAVAILABILITY: This is an intermediate backpack trip. We will take it fairly slow\, but this will be significantly more difficult than our introductory backpack to Little Jimmy last fall. This trip is not recommended for first time backpackers – instead\, we would recommend that you join us on our introductory backpack trip next fall. If you have not backpacked with us before but would like to go on this trip\, please contact Mr. Chase or Mr. Moffat to discuss. \nMEET: At Scout House at 7:00 AM on Saturday\, March 23. We will divide Troop gear and food then depart for the trailhead. The trip to the trailhead is about 45 minutes. We should arrive there by 8:30 AM. We will return to the trailhead Sunday morning about midday and be home by 2:00 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 on Sunday. Saturday’s dinner will be prepared by individual crews. Crews will be announced Monday night\, March 18 by email. \nSPECIAL NOTES: \nIt 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! Bring bug repellent. And…bring toilet paper. BE PREPARED. \nDr. Snaer\, Mr. Chase and Mr. Moffat are always available to discuss equipment. Contact any of them if you have any questions. \nAny cars parking will need a National Forest Adventure Pass available at your sporting goods store (REI\, Sports Chalet). \nDirections to the Red Box Trailhead: There is a large parking lot at the trailhead. However\, it is always a good idea to carpool. Fill your car up with Scouts and backpacks. Take the 210 west to the Angeles Crest Highway 2 north. Drive approximately 14 miles to the parking lot at Red Box Station. Turn right onto Mount Wilson/Red Box Road\, then immediately right or left into one of the two parking areas on either side of the road – the left (east) parking lot is closest to our trailhead. Hang your Adventure Pass on your rear view mirror. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/west-fork-backpack-tripclick-for-details-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130323T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130323T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023237Z CREATED:20200819T023237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023237Z UID:1717-1363996800-1363996800@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:West Fork Backpack TripClick for Details DESCRIPTION:TROOP 355 SPRING BACKPACK TRIPANGELES NATIONAL FORESTWEST FORK TRAIL CAMP \nWHEN: Saturday\, March 23 and Sunday\, March 24 \nWHERE: Red Box Ranger Station to the West Fork Trail Camp along the Gabrielino Trail in the Angeles National Forest. For most of the hike we will be following the west fork of the San Gabriel River. West Fork Trail Camp is located at the junction of two classic trails – the Gabrielino Trail and the Silver Moccasin Trail. \nDIFFICULTY: The hike is 5.3 miles each way. We will hike almost all downhill on Saturday – there is a total elevation loss of about 2000 feet from Red Box to West Fork. On Sunday\, we will hike back up the 2000 vertical feet to Red Box – you will definitely earn those root beers. \nCOST: $10 per person. Deadline to confirm your spot is Monday night\, March 11. Bring your check made out to BSA Troop 355 to the Troop Meeting\, or mail or deliver to: \nKelly Moffat2280 Adair StreetSan Marino\, CA 91108 \nAVAILABILITY: This is an intermediate backpack trip. We will take it fairly slow\, but this will be significantly more difficult than our introductory backpack to Little Jimmy last fall. This trip is not recommended for first time backpackers – instead\, we would recommend that you join us on our introductory backpack trip next fall. If you have not backpacked with us before but would like to go on this trip\, please contact Mr. Chase or Mr. Moffat to discuss. \nMEET: At Scout House at 7:00 AM on Saturday\, March 23. We will divide Troop gear and food then depart for the trailhead. The trip to the trailhead is about 45 minutes. We should arrive there by 8:30 AM. We will return to the trailhead Sunday morning about midday and be home by 2:00 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 on Sunday. Saturday’s dinner will be prepared by individual crews. Crews will be announced Monday night\, March 18 by email. \nSPECIAL NOTES: \nIt 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! Bring bug repellent. And…bring toilet paper. BE PREPARED. \nDr. Snaer\, Mr. Chase and Mr. Moffat are always available to discuss equipment. Contact any of them if you have any questions. \nAny cars parking will need a National Forest Adventure Pass available at your sporting goods store (REI\, Sports Chalet). \nDirections to the Red Box Trailhead: There is a large parking lot at the trailhead. However\, it is always a good idea to carpool. Fill your car up with Scouts and backpacks. Take the 210 west to the Angeles Crest Highway 2 north. Drive approximately 14 miles to the parking lot at Red Box Station. Turn right onto Mount Wilson/Red Box Road\, then immediately right or left into one of the two parking areas on either side of the road – the left (east) parking lot is closest to our trailhead. Hang your Adventure Pass on your rear view mirror. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/west-fork-backpack-tripclick-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130302T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130302T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023234Z CREATED:20200819T023234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023234Z UID:1710-1362182400-1362182400@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Blue Angels CampoutClick for Details DESCRIPTION:The Imperial Valley Navy League sponsors this truly unique opportunity to watch the Blue Angels – the United States Navy’s flight demonstration squadron – in their final practice sessions before heading out on tour for the air show season. \nWe will arrive late Friday night and camp on the El Centro Naval Air Base. Saturday morning we will eat breakfast on the tarmac and watch the show. Following the show\, we will race go carts on the base and return for the second show. This is a great chance to see the show in front of a very small crowd (around 200 people). Most years we are given the opportunity to meet the pilots after the second show. Very fun! \nSchedule – Blue Angels Trip – March 1st/2nd \nFriday\, March 1stEvening – Eat Dinner then Arrive at Naval Air Facility & Setup Camp \nSaturday\, March 2nd: 5:30 AM Break Down Camp 6:15 AM Breakfast at the Chalet Tent 8:15 AM Flight Show 9:30 to 11:30 AM Go-Cart Shuttles 9:30AM Go-Cart Races – Tons of Fun! ……..11:30 AM Pollo Asada BBQ12:30 PM Flight Show (again) 1:15 PM Crowd line autograph signing \nFEBRUARY 7th: Reservation Form & Payment ($110) due. \nCheck to: BSA Troop 355Deliver to: Mr. John Byrne (626) 201-1115; 1650 S. Euclid Ave.\, San Marino\, CA 91108Rain or Shine: Due to the advance notice needed for security – there can be no cancellations / refunds after Friday February 7th. \nDirections to Naval Air Facility El Centro from Los Angeles \nNaval Air Facility El Centro is located approximately 130 miles east of San Diego on Interstate 8 Fwy. \nSpecific directions from Los Angeles: \n1. I-10 East to CA-86 South toward Brawley/El Centro. As you enter the city of Westmorland…2. Turn right onto S Center Street/CR-S230/Forrester Road.3. Continue to follow Forrester Road approximately 17 miles.4. Turn right onto W Evan Hewes Highway/CR-S80 approximately 3 miles.5. Turn right on Bennett Road to NAF El Centro main gate. \nDIM HEADLIGHTS on approach to guard gate at NAF El Centro. \nSHOW Proof of insurance\, vehicle registration and Driver’s License. \nID must match your Desert Outing reservation. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/blue-angels-campoutclick-for-details-2/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130301T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130301T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023233Z CREATED:20200819T023233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023233Z UID:1709-1362096000-1362096000@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Blue Angels CampoutClick for Details DESCRIPTION:The Imperial Valley Navy League sponsors this truly unique opportunity to watch the Blue Angels – the United States Navy’s flight demonstration squadron – in their final practice sessions before heading out on tour for the air show season. \nWe will arrive late Friday night and camp on the El Centro Naval Air Base. Saturday morning we will eat breakfast on the tarmac and watch the show. Following the show\, we will race go carts on the base and return for the second show. This is a great chance to see the show in front of a very small crowd (around 200 people). Most years we are given the opportunity to meet the pilots after the second show. Very fun! \nSchedule – Blue Angels Trip – March 1st/2nd \nFriday\, March 1stEvening – Eat Dinner then Arrive at Naval Air Facility & Setup Camp \nSaturday\, March 2nd: 5:30 AM Break Down Camp 6:15 AM Breakfast at the Chalet Tent 8:15 AM Flight Show 9:30 to 11:30 AM Go-Cart Shuttles 9:30AM Go-Cart Races – Tons of Fun! ……..11:30 AM Pollo Asada BBQ12:30 PM Flight Show (again) 1:15 PM Crowd line autograph signing \nFEBRUARY 7th: Reservation Form & Payment ($110) due. \nCheck to: BSA Troop 355Deliver to: Mr. John Byrne (626) 201-1115; 1650 S. Euclid Ave.\, San Marino\, CA 91108Rain or Shine: Due to the advance notice needed for security – there can be no cancellations / refunds after Friday February 7th. \nDirections to Naval Air Facility El Centro from Los Angeles \nNaval Air Facility El Centro is located approximately 130 miles east of San Diego on Interstate 8 Fwy. \nSpecific directions from Los Angeles: \n1. I-10 East to CA-86 South toward Brawley/El Centro. As you enter the city of Westmorland…2. Turn right onto S Center Street/CR-S230/Forrester Road.3. Continue to follow Forrester Road approximately 17 miles.4. Turn right onto W Evan Hewes Highway/CR-S80 approximately 3 miles.5. Turn right on Bennett Road to NAF El Centro main gate. \nDIM HEADLIGHTS on approach to guard gate at NAF El Centro. \nSHOW Proof of insurance\, vehicle registration and Driver’s License. \nID must match your Desert Outing reservation. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/blue-angels-campoutclick-for-details/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130210T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130210T000000 DTSTAMP:20200819T023229Z CREATED:20200819T023229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T023229Z UID:1701-1360454400-1360454400@www.bsa-troop355.org SUMMARY:Mammoth Snow Sports WeekendClick for Details DESCRIPTION:The Big Picture:Troop 355 is headed to Mammoth on Friday February 8 for a weekend of skiing and riding. We will leave town right after school\, eat dinner on the way up and meet at our condo (further details on condo to come). We’ll head out for rentals and groceries after that. After a good night sleep we’ll make the 20 minute drive over to Main Lodge and check in with the Mammoth Ski Patrol for a safety lecture. Then it’s off to the slopes! Accomplished skiers and snow boarders will be able to earn the Snow Sports Merit Badge. After a day on the slopes\, it’s back to the condo and we’ll cook up some dinner and relax. On Sunday morning we’ll check out of the condo and you can hit the slopes again or head home. \nEquipment: If you don’t have your own skis / board\, you will need to make arrangements to rent. You can rent locally (i.e.\, Sports Chalet)\, rent from a local store in Mammoth when you arrive on Friday\, or from Mammoth directly. We will not have time on Saturday morning to rent equipment\, so please plan ahead. \nFood: Dinner on your own Friday night. Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday – in the condo. Lunch Saturday on the hill. Saturday dinner – either in the condo or at a restaurant. \nWhat to bring:Bring warm waterproof skiwear\, dress in layers\, gloves\, hat or helmet\, goggles or sunglasses. Plan on 20 degrees\, snowy weather and we can adjust from there. Bring a fanny pack or daypack to keep your 10 essentials in when you’re on the slopes. Scouts should also bring a sleeping bag in case you end up sleeping on the floor of the condo with your buddies. \nSupervision & Ability groups:Mammoth has a wide verity of terrain and snow conditions. Just like with the safe swim defense we will need to establish ability groups. Skiers who can manage parallel traverses\, wedge turns and hockey stops (i.e.\, intermediate level or above) will do fine with the group of skiers who will go off to earn the snow sports badge with their merit badge instructor. Skiers hoping to earn the snow sports merit badge will need to demonstrate skiing skill on advanced terrain. Skiers who have not mastered those skills will enjoy some of the less demanding runs toward the bottom of the hill. If your son is not quite ready to earn the merit badge please plan to come on the trip and supervise him on the slopes. URL:https://www.bsa-troop355.org/event/mammoth-snow-sports-weekendclick-for-details-3/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activity END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR