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Activity: Snowshoe Hike

Youth Activity Chairperson:  Danny R
Adult Activity Advisor:         Scottie Hastie

Date: Monday January 18 (Martin Luther King's Birthday)
Start Time: 8:00am
Expected Return time: 5:00pm
Meet at Rozelle's

Activity Details: 1 to 3-mi snowshoe hike at Mt. Pinos
        Backpack lunch cooked at 1/2 way point to practice snow camp cooking
        Will rent snowshoes from Sports Chalet the day before @ $8/pair
            or Mt Pinos Winter Sports $5/pr the day of the hike

Hike starts at: Mt. Pinos Parking Lot
Hike plan: Hike to peak, Cook Lunch, Practice snow caves, return.
    (plan subject to modification to fit snow & hiker conditions)

Bring: Boots, Layered clothing, Jacket, Gloves, Water Bottle, Snow Hat, etc.

Cost: $10 includes snowshoe rental, sit pad & hot lunch - bring $5 or so for snack on return

Snowshoe Hike Itinerary

8:00                 -   Meet at Rozelle’s
8:30                 -   Leave
9:30 – 10:00   -  Rent Snow shoes
10:30              -   Arrive at Pinos Parking Lot
11:00              -   Start Hike
12:30              -   Lunch at peak
1:30 – 2:30     -  Snow Caves / Fun
2:30                 -   Hike back
4:00                 -   Leave Parking Lot
4:30 – 5:00     -  Return rentals / Snacks
6:00                 -   Back at Rozelle’s 

Gear List

Waterproof Boots (insulated are best)
Heavy socks – (2-pair layered)
Clothes for snow - layered – you get hot hiking
Jacket
Water repellant pants (like bibs) if really snowy
Hat – your head loses lots of heat
Gloves
Dry socks, etc. for drive back
Sit-Pad (crew will supply)
Eating gear (plastic bowl, spoon, fork, insulated cup)
Sun Glasses
Sun Block
10-essentials

Activity Planning Task List

Activity chairperson: Danny R
Consultant: Scottie Hastie
Snowshoe committee:  tbd

1. Write newsletter article and email to Judy Osborne (no Jan newsletter)
2. Research where enough snowshoes can be rented, cost and availability - Done
3. Research possible trails for snow shoeing - Done - to try Mt. Pinos
     possibilities:  Mt. Pinos,  Mt. Waterman, ????? - check internet & people
4. Select trail site with back-up alternatives - Done - Crew hike if no snow
5. Plan itenary for hike: gather, drive there, suit-up, hike/navigate,
   lunch (hot meal with backpack stoves), return - Dan
6. Plan lunch menu & equipment list - Dan
   
   
7. Make phone calls (in conjunction with calling about Jan 10 meeting) to get preliminary count of how many going - Dan/Brian/Chris/Robbyn (DONE)
8. Reserve snowshoes - Dan R. (called)
9. Make flier, including activity details, cost (snowshoes & lunch), required clothing & gear, etc for Jan 10 meeting - Dan/Mr. Rozelle - DONE
10. Make release slip for Jan 10 meeting -Dan - DONE
11. Email flier to Mr. Rozelle for posting on Web - Dan DONE
    
12. Make presentation on trip at Jan 10 meeting - preparations, etc. - Dan R. (DONE - Jeff T.)
13. Get count of those going - Robbyn R. - DONE
    
14. File Tour Permit after get prelim count at meeting and driver list - Mr. Rozelle
15. Line up drivers - Dan R. & committee
    
16. Call all expected to confirm going, release slip signed, $'s, Time - committee
17. Make checklist for collecting $ & release slips - Dan R.
18. Pick-up snowshoes, arrange with leaders to have extra cold weather gear available
    on morning of hike - Dan R. & committee
    
19. Day of Trip - collect release slips, $'s
20. Run check to see if all crew has proper equipment - if not see if can cover with leader's loaners
21. Drive to trail site
22. Hike!
    
23. Write article for newsletter/web page
24. Critique activity with crew at next meeting