Author: Linus Zhao
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Whitewater Rafting 6/6-6/8
The annual Whitewater Campout took place from June 6th to 8th, 2025. Participants in Class 4 rafted on the Middle Fork of the American River, while Class 3 participants rafted on the South Fork. Scouts in Class 4 departed from the library at various times on Friday, June 6th, and stopped for dinner along the…
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Backpacking Trips 5/17-5/18
Two parties, one of 8 miles each way, one of 5 miles each way. Both groups started their hike ~11am. No navigation issues on 8-mile trip, minor errors on 5-mile trip, although simple and non-notable. 5-mile arrived around 3, 8-mile around 3:30. Both parties set up tents together, under stress of heavy 20mph winds. No…
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Cooking Campout 4/26
The weekend cooking campout was an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, nature, and incredible food. Scouts cooked by the campfire, used dutch ovens, grills, stoves, and more. Meals made all came from many different cultures and backgrounds. During the trip, it rained, which made the air cool and added to the atmosphere. It was a wonderful…
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First Aid Campout 3/22-3/23
Scouts arrived at the library early in the morning on Saturday, March 22nd. They arrived at the campsite at around 10:00am and then started the First Aid activities at around 10:45am. They went over life threatening injuries and how to do CPR. Scouts were then able to practice CPR (and rescue breathes) themselves, on CPR…
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Foggy Trails Hiking at Pulgas Ridge
Scouts arrived at the library at 7:45am and left for the hike at around 8:00am. Once scouts arrived, they figured out the trail situation and all got maps, and Parnika and Sid led the way. The hike started pretty easy with a big paved road with little to no elevation, but it got a little…
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