Once again, the troop started their year with their first membership meeting with a hike up Quarry Trail located near the confluence of the Middle and North Forks of the American River. We hiked this trail last November and the dads taught the cadets a knife safety training class.
This year Lt. McCain gave the boys a small talk about how to use their compasses. In addition, Lt. Watts gave a talk about radio communication along with a live demonstration using his radio while at Mammoth Bar.
The itinerary for the event was as follows:
9:00AM – Meet at parking area/trailhead
9:15AM – Opening prayer; Compass review and project.
10:15 AM – Arrive at Mammoth Bar; brief membership meeting.
10:30AM: Radio communication demonstration.
11:00AM: Hike back to parking lot. Recitation of the rosary on the way.
12 Noon: Estimated arrival at parking lot
