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2006 Weaver Cabin Camping Trip

The 2006 camp out at Weaver Cabin is scheduled for February 20-21, 2006. 

Sunday February 19

 

  • 9:00 – 9:30 – assemble at stone chapel, organize gear and equipment.
  • 9:30 – depart for Weaver
  • 11:00 – arrive at Weaver and set up, then assemble for hike
  • Afternoon –  Hike A.T. Bring your own lunch to eat on the trail.
  • 6:00  - return to cabin for supper
  • Evening - activities after supper and clean-up  

 

NOTE: Scouts who need to will be able to complete MANY Tenderfoot requirements and several 2nd class and 1st class requirements on this trip.

 

Monday February 20

 

  • Morning – breakfast.
  • Morning – service project
  • Noon – lunch .
  • 1:00 (approximate) break camp and clean up.
  • 2:00 – depart for stone chapel. (approximate)
  • 3:30 – arrive back at stone chapel. (approximate) 
This year we are looking to combine the cabin visit and service project with some winter camping for those who have the appropriate equipment.  The cabin is not huge so we are trying to have as many outdoor campers as possible to minimize being too cozy indoors.  To assess who is ready to do some outdoor camping,  I have attached a list of items to consider for winter camping (download list by clicking here;  navigate to list on web page by clicking here).  Keep in mind that the list is slanted more towards a backpacking trip so it is more extensive that what you'll need for this Weaver cabin trip.  For example, you may not need a backpack but you will need to have a suitable container in which to place your clothes and personal items.  The scoutmaster will be talking about the list at the  troop meeting on January 24th and several Scouts will bring their equipment for others to look at and discuss.   

 

One of the most important items to check on right now is a suitable sleeping bag.  The troop leadership wants to ensure that anyone who plans to sleep outside the cabin will have a sleeping bag with enough insulation to keep the scout warm. 

 

Take a look at the list, check out your sleeping bag, and come to the meeting on January 24th to talk about winter camping. 

 

Winter Packing list

  • Tent

  • Ground cloth for tent

  • Sleeping bag

  • Sleeping pad

  • Backpack with rain cover

  • Day pack

  • Camelback water hydration system or

  • Nalgene water bottle, 1 liter

  • Personal first aid kit

  • Camp shoes, lightweight

  • Waterproof stuff bag for clothes

  • Camera

  • Compass

  • Cordage

  • Duct tape

  • Knife, very small

  • Scout Book

  • Pen

  • Small flashlight

  • Extra batteries

  • Topographical map

  • Waterproof matches with container

  • Watch

  • Whistle

 

Hiking clothes:

  • Hiking boots
  • Short sleeve shirt
  • Socks
  • Sock liners
  • Hat

 

Cold Weather:

  • Sock cap, wool
  • Fleece Pullover
  • Jacket or Rain jacket
  • Glove liners, polyester

 

Sleeping clothes:

  • Running shorts
  • Long sleeve lightweight underwear
  • Hiking socks

Extra clothes:

  • Underwear
  • Socks
  • Sock liners
  • Long sleeve shirt

 

Personal items

  • Camp towel
  • Soap
  • Tooth brush
  • Toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

 

First aid kit:

  • Moleskin
  • Lip balm
  • Sunscreen
  • Band-Aids
  • Needle
  • Dental floss
  • Ibuprofen
  • Safety Pins
  • 2 - 4x4 dressings
  • 1 - large roll of wide-cling gauze
  • Triple anti-biotic cream
  • Burn cream
  • Antiseptic wipes
  • Cloth tape

 

What NOT to bring

  • Firearms
  • Alcohol
  • Radio or electronic games

 

 

 

2005 Weaver Cabin Camping Trip

Weaver Cabin is located about a one hour drive from Charlottesville on the western side of the Blue Ridge mountains. 

Campers will be leaving Charlottesville on the morning of Saturday 19 February 2005 and returning around noon on Sunday 20 February 2005. Campers need to bring sufficient and suitable clothing for the 2 days as well as sleeping bag and roll. Campers will be sleeping in a rustic cabin. Activities will include cooking for those scouts needing to work on their cooking merit badge. Service activity will include wood chopping for the cabin.

Contact the scoutmaster for additional information.

Click on Thumbnails to enlarge

 

We adapted "Copper" for the weekend. He came with the cabin. 
There were too many scouts to be in the cabin, so some scouts pitched tents
The younger scouts chopping wood
The scouts loved chopping wood
... and chopping wood.
Scouts gathered around a table for lunch 
The scouts crossing a creek
Sweeping out the cabin before leaving
A nice view of the cabin
Packing up and finishing
Sweeping up the cabin.
A picture of the wonderful bathroom faculties 
   

 

2004 Weaver Cabin Camping trip

 

Shown are photos from the 2004 trip. Top photo is Weaver Cabin.  Second photo is cooking inside Weaver Cabin (the cabin has a gas stove and a wood stove.  Pictures 3-5 are the scouts chopping wood for the cabin. Last photo is of the bunks inside the cabin.

 

 

Shown is Weaver Cabin from the Parking Area
The kitchen in Weaver Cabin . Note Yea Olde Anti-Mouse Storage Box.
A scout chopping wood. This was one of our service projects. Note Yea Olde Woodshed.
More wood chopping
Still more chopping.
A group photo of the scouts at their bunks