09.1219 sinclair district merit badge clinic
November 27th, 2009
This is a 3-day clinic. Classes vary in length, with some requiring a single session and others running two or three days. For those Scouts desiring to come away with completed badges, classes require coming to class prepared with prerequisites.
There are the typical Eagle-required offerings, plus some harder-to-find badges such as Dentistry and [...]
Hike Report – Clear Creek Trail
November 13th, 2009
When: Monday, January 7, 2008. 10:10 – 3:15.
Where: Clear Creek Trail in Silverdale.
Distance: Zac was able to plan out a 10.045 mile route.
Weather: 35 degrees and slightly overcast with a slight breeze on the beach. Perfect hiking weather.
Level: Easy – Medium (2/9)
What was the most fun?
The boardwalk near the farm. Just beautiful.
The beach.
The end!
Food
What we [...]
Hike Report – Point Defiance
November 13th, 2009
When: Monday, January 14, 10:30 – 3:30
Where: Point Defiance, Tacoma
Distance: 10 miles
Weather: 37-40 degrees, overcast, rainy, and windy. Miserable hiking without the right gear.
Rainy.
Level: Moderate – Easy. (4/9)
What was the most fun?
Scaring Mrs. G
Going down the hills
Lunch
The view
The duck pond
The end
Walking close to the edge of the cliffs.
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What we did:
Hiked
Left No Trace
Splashed everybody
Got lost
Bothered the [...]