Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Christmas is coming!

Looking for a gift idea for a Challenge Seeker?  


GEAR:
o Internal or external frame pack
o Sleeping bag – mummy bag rated at least to 25 degrees or colder
o  sleeping pad – preferably a closed cell pad we can use for all seasons
o  lightweight BP-free plastic bowl, cup, spork (can find in camping sections)
o Flashlight w/extra batteries or headlamp (great stocking stuffer!)
o 1 water bottle (stainless steel are best)

CLOTHING:
o Warm hat and gloves
o Hiking boots or lightweight trail shoes
o  (3 pr.) Wool or synthetic socks (smart wool socks work great and don’t itch)
o  Rain gear – pants and jacket, breatheable
o  (1 pr.) long underwear shirt & pants (polypro or smart wool)
o Down filled vest, fleece vest, fleece pull over, wool sweater.
o Sweater
o (2 pr.) Pants synthetic

FUN EXTRAS
o camping towel cloth
o compass, whistle
o hiking poles
o snowshoes
o GPS
o  Pocket knife
o  Subscription to Backpacker Magazine, etc.
o  Digital camera
lightweight eating utensils and bowls


Pet Treats at the Mall:  We are still hoping to sell our pet treats – all the proceeds go to our club.  We need your help!  One adult and 2-3 kids are needed to fill the following time slots on December 8th at the Westwood Mall. Anyone interested?  Please email Kathy.

11:00-2:00
2:00-4:00
4:00-6:00  The Frosts
SNACKS!  Can someone supply healthy snacks for our meetings this month?  If so, please contact Kathy or Kim.\

Snowshoe-a-thon!
We were unable to make our bike-a-thon happen this summer to raise funds for our Shelter Box donation.  We have changed it to a snowshoe –a-thon down the North Country Trail.  Pledge forms will be handed out at the November meetings.  Please encourage your kids to get pledges.  Checks can be made out to the U.P. Challenge Seekers.

Schedule Change:  Starting in January, we are going to be meeting with the older kids the second Tuesday of the month, and the younger kids the fourth Tuesday.