Hiking

excerpts from the MB pamphlet

the outdoor essentials

• pocketknife
• first-aid kit
• extra clothing
• rain gear
• water bottle
• flashlight
• trail food
• matches and fire starters
• sun protection
• map and compass

pack

• A fanny pack or day pack will hold everything you need during a hike.

clothing for warm-weather hiking:

• T-shirt
• hiking shorts
• long pants
• sweater or warm jacket
• sturdy shoes or hiking boots
• socks
• hat with a brim for shade
• bandanna
• rain gear

clothing for cold-weather hiking:

• long-sleeve shirt
• long pants (fleece or wool)
• sweater (fleece or wool)
• polypropylene underwear
• sturdy shoes or hiking boots
• socks (wool or synthetic blend)
• warm hooded parka or jacket
• stocking hat
• mittens or gloves (fleece or wool) with water-resistant shells
• bandannas

hiking record

• Where did you go?
• What did you take?
• Who went with you?
• What did you do?
• What did you see and hear?
• How might you prepare differently for your next hike?

name	10	10	10	10	10	20	merit badge
Calvin	12/28/10	1/8/11
Nick	12/28/10	1/8/11	8/2008
Josh	12/28/10	1/8/11
Aidan	12/28/10	1/8/11	1/11/14
Alejandro	1/8/11
Emmanuel	1/8/11
Mike	1/8/11
Tyler S.	1/8/11
Alberto	8/2008	1/28/2012
Colby J	1/11/14

Mt. Madonna to Train Depot

• 10 miles
• Planned by: Mr. V.

Harvey Bear

• 10 miles
• Planned by: Nick and Aidan

Skyline-To-The-Sea starting at Castle Rock

• 20 miles