KLONDIKE DERBY

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On February 27th, we will be camping in the snow (itinerary forthcoming). Boys need to begin assembling cold weather gear now in order to have a good experience. Following is a list of items to start with:

1. Back pack
2. 20 degree (min) sleeping bag w/stuff sack
3. Ski pants (or bibs)
4. Snow boots (Michael Rosencrants can attest to how poorly wet sneakers work)
5. Fleece hooded sweatshirt (cotton does not work good in the snow).
6. Ski gloves

MERIT BADGE POW WOWS

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The Lone Mountain Stake hosted Merit Badge Pow Wows on 1/10 and 1/24/09. All boys should have received at least 3 complete or partial Merit Badges. A follow up session will be held on 4/18 for those Merit Badges that couldn't be completed in the 2 weeks between the 1st two sessions. Partial cards are forthcoming from the stake. Let's complete our partials!

MISSIONARY NIGHT

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On January 15th, the Grahams were kind enough to host a missionary night at their home. Brother Graham shared stories and pictures of his mission experiences in Japan while Sister Graham served Japanese dishes and snacks. Most remarkable about the activity was when the boys were asked if they would rather play dodge ball at the park or have a missionary night at the Grahams, they overwhelmingly chose the missionary option. Our young men are excited to be missionaries. Thank you, Brother & Sister Graham!

GOOD BYE CHILDS

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On 1/29, the Deacons Quorum hosted a going away party for Justin & Drew Childs. Grand Canyon Ward scouting has taken a major hit with the departure of Mitchell, Justin, Drew and Hunter as their family has moved to Sacramento, CA. Adult leadership will likewise suffer without Mike who has been the face of scouting in our ward for several years. We pray they will have the same impact on their new ward family as they did us. We will sorely miss them.

HIGH UINTAS SCOUT CAMP 2009

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Lone Mountain Stake leadership has approved our proposal for a 50-mile backpack trek through the High Uintas, August 10-15, 2009.





ITINERARY:

Monday Aug 10, 2009
4:00 AM – Meet at church
4:30 AM – Depart for Highline Trailhead
12:30 PM – Lunch at Highline Trailhead
1:30 PM – Depart from Highline Trailhead, hike 3.2 miles to Wilder Lake
3:00 PM – Arrive at Wilder Lake, set up camp
5:00 PM – Dinner
6:00 to 8:00 PM – Free time
8:00 PM – BRING HIM HOME – Bishop Sneed – “The Roadmap Back Home”

Tuesday Aug 11, 2009
5:00 AM – Fish Wilder Lake
6:00 AM – Breakfast
7:00 AM – Break camp
8:00 AM – Depart Wilder Lake, hike 5 miles to Rocky Sea Pass
11:00 PM – Lunch at Rocky Sea Pass
12:00 PM – Depart Rocky Sea Pass, hike 7 miles to Ledge Lake
4:00 PM – Arrive at Ledge Lake, set up camp
5:00 PM – Dinner
6:00 – 8:00 Free time / Merit Badges
8:00 PM – BRING HIM HOME – Devar Overson – “Overcoming Obstacles”

Wednesday Aug 12, 2009
6:00 AM – Breakfast
7:00 AM – Load day packs, hike 5 miles across Dead Horse Pass to Ejod Lake
10:00 AM – Fish Ejod Lake
12:00 PM – Lunch
2:00 PM – Hike 5 miles back to Ledge Lake
5:00 PM – Dinner
6:00 – 8:00 Free time / Merit Badges
8:00 PM – BRING HIM HOME – Spencer Gunnerson/Boys – “Examples of the Believers”

Thursday Aug 13, 2009
5:30 AM – Polar Bear Swim
6:00 AM – Breakfast
7:00 AM – Break camp
8:00 AM – Depart Ledge Lake, hike 11 miles to Rudolph Lake
12:00 PM – Lunch
3:00 PM – Arrive at Rudolph Lake, set up camp
5:00 PM – Dinner
6:00 – 8:00 Free time / Merit Badges
8:00 PM – BRING HIM HOME – Quincy Edwards – “Coming Home”

Friday Aug 14, 2009
5:00 AM – Fish Rudolph Lake
6:00 AM – Breakfast
7:00 AM – Break camp
8:00 AM – Depart Rudolph Lake, hike 10 miles to Moon Lake
12:00 PM – Lunch
3:00 PM – Arrive at Moon Lake, set up camp
5:00 PM – Dinner
6:00 – 8:00 Free time / Merit Badges
8:00 PM – Testimony meeting (Bishopric member to speak?)

Saturday Aug 15, 2009
6:00 AM – Breakfast
7:00 AM – Break camp
8:00 AM – Hike 5 miles along Moon Lake
10:00 AM – Return to Las Vegas
12:00 PM – Lunch in Heber, UT
6:00 PM – Arrive at Alexander Building

EQUIPMENT LIST:

Individual items:

Pocket items:
_____ Waterproof matches
_____ Knife
_____ Compass
_____ Snacks

Backpack items:
_____ Backpack (min. 4,200 cub. In. / 70 liters)
_____ Sleeping bag (20 degree min.)
_____ Sleeping pad
_____ Water container
_____ Flashlight
_____ Toilet paper
_____ Toothbrush
_____ Soap
_____ Chapstick
_____ Hat
_____ Insect repellent
_____ Pencil & composition book
_____ 4 pairs socks
_____ 2 pairs shoes
_____ 2 pairs pants
_____ 2 pairs scout shorts
_____ 4 shirts
_____ Poncho
_____ Mess kit & utensils
_____ Medications
_____ Sunscreen
_____ Wilderness survival kit
_____ Stocking cap
_____ Purification tablets and / or pump
_____ Maps

Optional Backpack items:
_____ Fishing gear
_____ Camera
_____ Watch
_____ Sunglasses
_____ Journal
_____ Stove

Group items
_____ Purification pumps
_____ 1st Aid kit
_____ Maps
_____ Tents
_____ Radios
_____ Backpacking stoves

MERIT BADGES:

Backpacking
Camping
Environmental Science
Fishing
Hiking
Orienteering
Wilderness Survival
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