we have started Philmont training hikes. they are doing amazing with treks over 6 miles at about 2 hours. You can’t train for the altitude, but you can do the miles.
While not everyone has been able to make each outing, we are doing the best we can. I am very impressed with how everyone has done with each hike. I was really excited after Victor showed us a new trail to hike on during our last hike. Less concrete is always a win.
The lottery is finished. We got our top pick, trek 16. Lots of program and great staff camps. Looks to be a lot of fun. Now, the serious training starts.
We are thrilled to have all 20 spots on our Bahama trip filled and are starting a waiting list to fill any openings. Fundraising has started and people have started the passport process. Should be a great trip!
I am shocked and really happy to find out that we have filled 18 of the 20 spots for next years SeaBase trip. 20 Scouts and Scouters on 1 ship? what an awesome experience!!! Sad that I don’t think I will be able to go as all the spots will be filled. But, if there are enough adults that want to go with their kids, i am happy to drop off the list. I was blessed to go on SO many High Adventures with our son and daughter.
It has been a busy month for Troop 55!
We had 18 scouts and adults go to OKPIK for winter camping. They had an amazing experience camping in subzero weather.
We submitted out 2025 Philmont trek preferences. We will find out net month what trek we get. Awesome job by the scouts filling out the survey and then selecting and ranking the treks.
In 2026, we will be at SeaBase in the Bahamas on the Tall Ship! We tried to get that 2 years ago and failed. We are super excited to have all our scouts and adults on one ship.
More to come . . .
Our High Adventure plans are getting finalized.
We have a full crew headed to Philmont this summer.
2 crews headed to OKPIK for winter camping in January. 1 lake stay and 1 cabin stay.
1 crew headed to Philmont in 2025.
Plans for another SeaBase trip in 2026.
So many fun things ahead for our scouts (and adults).
Liz has started a survey to see what the scouts and scouters want to do in the next few years. We have a full crew headed to Philmont in 2024. Hoping for OKPIK in 2025. Looking at SeaBase and Summit Bechtel for 2025 and 2026. Just have to decide where they fit. Looks like a LOT of fun coming up in the next few years.
We have had a very strong High Adventure Program in our Troop over the years, and it’s good to see it is in good hands with Liz.
