Hiking

Billy and JJ are getting really serious about Cub Scouts, and they are going to start working on getting a lot of belt loop achievements. Many times to do this, they need to do a presentation to the Pack about activities they have learned about. This is the first one they will present this fall....on how to hike safely!

From JJ: See if the rocks are stable. Do not climb up too far on water falls. Don't run. Don't go off the trail. Take breaks when you have to so you do not pass out. Take water. Stay with a grownup. Do not climb straight up cliffs or down them, unless they are part of the trail. Don't carry too much weight in your back pack.

From Billy: When you are hiking, you should always stay on the trail, and im most cases you should follow the blue blazes that will be on trees or rocks. Blue blazes are for day hike, white blazes are for the AT (Appalachian Trail), and yellow blazes are for horse trails. Always be smart and don;t climb on water falls and be careful for slippery rocks. Roots and holes you should also watch out for. When you are on a day hike you should think about the following: Needs: water, first aid kit, map, compass Wants: Trail mix, book rope, knife, raincoat, sweatshirt, back pack