Weaver's Needle Backpacking Hike

We are going to hike into Weaver's needle by way of the Peralta Trailhead.  The following day we will hike one of our 10 mile hikes to pass off the requirement for the Hiking Merit Badge. 

Please be at the Church at 4:00 PM with all of your gear and remember that you will be hiking in your gear, so pack light.

Please bring:
Water—4 liters

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner –snacks if desired
Backpack (all of your gear attached to this)

Scout Uniform (You will be wearing this during travel, flag raising, and activities)

Hiking shoes (not new shoes)

Tent and ground cloth (know who you will be bunking with)

Sleeping gear (bag/mat…) 
Garbage bag or lightweight raincoat

First aid kit and any medications that you may need (inhalers, insulin…)

Utensils/dishes for meals (mess kit)

Flashlight

Pocket knife, compass, and whistle

Toiletries (TP, soap, deodorant, tooth paste/brush, sun block…)

Don’t forget to leave your electronic devices AT HOME

If you are a father coming up, please bring walkie talkies if availabe and set them to channel 7.

As always, please let one of us know if you have questions.

Fathers are always welcome!