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Troop 373 Backpack Overnight to White Ranch Open Space, November 10,  2007

The Troop organized our annual beginner overnight campout to White Ranch Open Space in the Jefferson County Park system.  Scouts and adults hiked the 2 miles over the mountain to reach this campsite.  The views of Denver and the whole front range from the campsite was amazing.  Everyone enjoyed trying new recipes on their backpacking stoves.  Great campfire and everyone enjoyed the fantastic nighttime views of the Denver area from the great vantage point.   This camping area was free and just required a camping permit.  It even included firewood for the campfire. Congratulations to the Scouts and adults that were new to backpacking and will now become experts in the art of less weight in the pack means having a better time.  Car camping is just not as much fun as backpacking all your food, water, tents, clothes, stoves, pots and pans which means being prepared.

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Updated by Richard Earle, Assistant Scoutmaster