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Places to Camp in the Snow
Camp Marin-Sierra Camp Marin Sierra is a 320-acre facility bordered by thousands of acres of Tahoe National Forest land. It is located on the right side of Highway 20, 1/4 of a mile off U.S. Interstate 80, at the Nevada City exit. One of the most memorable experiences for many Scouts is building and sleeping in a Snow Cave. Just because you have a lodge reserved, doesn’t mean that some of your Scouts can’t still enjoy “sleeping out” for a night during your stay. Camp Pahatsi. This property is owned by The Golden Empire Council, but the lodge is currently being rebuilt and has yet to reopen. It is located near i-80 near Soda Springs. They lease the camp to a local ski resort, so check for availability. Sugar Pine Point There are 175 campsites in the campground. Each site has a table and stove. Restrooms with sinks and flush toilets are located nearby. Shower facilities and a sanitary dump station are also available during the summer. family campsites can accommodate a maximum of eight people and three vehicles. Ten group campsites can each accommodate up to 40 people and 10 vehicles. The campsites are suitable for tents, trailers up to 40 feet, and motorhomes up to 30 feet. Reservations for family campsites can made up to eight weeks in advance by calling MISTIX at 1-800/444-7275. Group campsite reservations can be made up to 12 weeks in advance. Reservations are strongly advised during the summer (mid June through labor Day). The park remains open throughout the winter months. One restroom is heated, and the road and parking spaces are kept clear of snow, though considerable forethought and good camping equipment are important. Winter conditions at this elevation (6,200) include frequent snow storms and deep snow packs. Temperatures go down to near zero. WINTER OUTINGS EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
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| Each Scout: Required Equipment | |
| CLOTHING - No Cotton
Waterproof bags for clothing Long Johns: Synthetic, top & bottom Underwear Inner socks; Polypro or equiv Outer socks: Heavy wool or equiv Balaclava Stocking cap; wool or synthetic Inner gloves/mittens; 2 pr, wool or equiv Outer mittens; waterproof Extra gloves: warm & waterproof Boots: Sorels with felt liners, winter mountaineering boots (waterproofed) Wool shirt or equiv Sweater, polar fleece or wool jacket Pants; polar fleece/wool/powder pants Hooded parka: waterproof Rain pants: waterproof Gaiters Handkerchief(s) |
PERSONAL GEAR - No Cotton
Matches: waterproof or strike anywhere in waterproof container Flash light with extra bulb & batteries (head-lamp leaves hands free) Sunglasses or goggles Sunscreen Lip screen 50' 1 /8- nylon cord, red if possible First-aid kit, personal Repair kit Snow shoes or XC skies and poles Snow saw 15"x15"x1/4" plywood sheet Compass Topo map of area Pencil & paper Backpack & waterproof cover Emergency food: not candy (24 hrs) Water bottle; 1 qt, wide mouth Mess kit, cup, & spoon (no metal) Hand trowel Emergency blanket Tooth brush & paste Towel; 12"x24" size Hand cream Toilet paper in dbl zip-lok; 1/2 roll Pocket knife: multiblade scout type Whistle; plastic Money: quarters & bills = $_ Garbage bags: 4 min. Mirror: small signal Candle |
| SLEEPING GEAR - No Cotton
Sleeping bag: Synthetic (best), down Sleeping bag liner, if bag is not rated to 0oF Stuff sack for Sleeping bag: waterproof nylon Sleeping pad (full length); Ensolite, Ridgerest, Therm-A-Rest, or equiv 4 season tent & rainfly (3 season will do w/ appropriate care) Tent dead-men (snow tent stakes) Ground tarp for under tent Snacks; 2 largish candy bars/day |
PERSONAL GEAR - Optional
Hand & foot warmer Drink Mixes Camera/film Extra glasses w/ keeper Large zip-lok baggies Large plastic bags (not zip-lok) |
| Each Patrol: Required Equipment | |
| PATROL GEAR - No Cotton
Stove & fuel bottles 12"x12"x1/4" plywood; stove platform Stove wind screen Cook kit; pots, etc. Fire ribbon (Tinder) Pot holder Measuring cup; plastic Cooking utensils; wood or plastic Water purification kit Dish washing supplies Bear bag & rope Snow shovel Mirror Food; high energy winter menu |
PATROL EMERGENCY GEAR
Flares; aerial (red) Smoke flares; hand held (red) Rope, rescue; 1/2"x150' nylon in throw bag Hand & foot warmer Group first-aid kit, major Extra plastic tarp; large Repair kit Duct tape Sewing kit Extra shoe laces Safety pins Elect tape Wire; stainless & copper Clevis pins Bolts, etc. Small pliers |
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Modified January 23, 2016