The troop 175 campout at Boulder Creek went well. Scouts worked on a variety of requirements including totin chip and firem’n chit requirements plus lashing requirements. We also had a competition where we identified plants and did lashings. It rained a lot through Saturday night, but overall everyone seemed to have fun.

The backpacking trip at Pt. Reyes went very well. There were two groups. One for beginners, which was about 10 miles total, and one for intermediate hikers, which was about 20 miles total.  At the campsite the troop saw the beautiful ocean through the fog and ate great meals. Overall it was a great trip full of fun along the way. 

Won 2nd place in both Heat 2 and Heat 3 of Wentathalon. Additionally, Mr. Kothari completed the Mile Swim! Gabriel & Mr. Barbutti were his rower/spotter.

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 way. Upon their arrival at the campsite, they set up their tents for the night and hung around the campground. Class 4 scouts had an early start on Saturday morning, needing to leave the campsite at 7 AM, so breakfast was quick and simple. The van ride to the river took over an hour, and after a brief safety demonstration, the Scouts entered the water. Class 3 scouts arrived at the campsite later in the morning. After navigating a few rapids, including Tunnel Shoot, which was a favorite among many of the scouts, Class 4 stopped for lunch off the river, enjoying a deli spread. About an hour later, they returned to the campsite, where they participated in games such as cards and Spike Ball. Later in the evening, they began preparing dinner and dessert. To end the night, all Scouts and adults took part in skits as part of the campfire program. On Sunday morning, Scouts packed up their tents and gear and cooked breakfast. After breakfast, Scouts took part in Camp Sweep and Roses and Thorns. Everyone stopped at In-N-Out on the way back to the library. 

During the three days, the weather was hot and humid, creating ideal conditions for rafting on the river’s cool waters. The afternoons and evenings were particularly warm, while the nights and mornings remained similarly, relatively warm.

Class 3 Photos:

Class 4 Photos:

Troop Photos:

The troop 175 campout at Boulder Creek went well. Scouts worked on a variety of requirements including totin chip and firem’n chit requirements plus lashing requirements. We also had a competition where we identified plants and did lashings. It rained a lot through Saturday night, but overall everyone seemed to have fun.

The backpacking trip at Pt. Reyes went very well. There were two groups. One for beginners, which was about 10 miles total, and one for intermediate hikers, which was about 20 miles total.  At the campsite the troop saw the beautiful ocean through the fog and ate great meals. Overall it was a great trip full of fun along the way. 

Won 2nd place in both Heat 2 and Heat 3 of Wentathalon. Additionally, Mr. Kothari completed the Mile Swim! Gabriel & Mr. Barbutti were his rower/spotter.

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 way. Upon their arrival at the campsite, they set up their tents for the night and hung around the campground. Class 4 scouts had an early start on Saturday morning, needing to leave the campsite at 7 AM, so breakfast was quick and simple. The van ride to the river took over an hour, and after a brief safety demonstration, the Scouts entered the water. Class 3 scouts arrived at the campsite later in the morning. After navigating a few rapids, including Tunnel Shoot, which was a favorite among many of the scouts, Class 4 stopped for lunch off the river, enjoying a deli spread. About an hour later, they returned to the campsite, where they participated in games such as cards and Spike Ball. Later in the evening, they began preparing dinner and dessert. To end the night, all Scouts and adults took part in skits as part of the campfire program. On Sunday morning, Scouts packed up their tents and gear and cooked breakfast. After breakfast, Scouts took part in Camp Sweep and Roses and Thorns. Everyone stopped at In-N-Out on the way back to the library. 

During the three days, the weather was hot and humid, creating ideal conditions for rafting on the river’s cool waters. The afternoons and evenings were particularly warm, while the nights and mornings remained similarly, relatively warm.

Class 3 Photos:

Class 4 Photos:

Troop Photos:

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 campfire that night. No issues with dinner.

The next morning, both parties woke up at 7:30, had breakfast, and cleaned up camp with a sweep and a Rose/Thorn/Seed (seed = lesson you learned).

Both parties left ~9. The 5 mile party arrived at the parking lot ~10, and the 8 mile party about half an hour later. Both parties left separately, but arrived at In-N-Out only 20 minutes apart.