1997 JOHN MUIR VVILDERNESS 50 Miler TROOP 253 SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL FIFTY MILER OUTING JOHN MUIR WILDERNESS JULY, 1997

SUMMARY

     The purpose of this adventure was to open the horizons of the back packing scouts of Troop 253 and introduce them to new environments. The following pages show that these goals were met and the trip was a success.
    This year's 50 Miler took place in the East central part of the John Muir Wilderness. The total distance actually covered with full packs was about 50 miles for the seniors with additional miles covered by some of the scouts during day hikes without packs.
    Preparation for this annual event included 35 (minimum) prep hike miles for the scouts (with packs) selected from about 106 scheduled miles. The traditional prep camp was omitted from this year's agenda due to circumstances beyond the troop's control.
    As noted in the financial report , we completed this year's Miler in the black. The excess funds will be used to upgrade and refurbish the troop's camping equipment which has been neglected for the past few years.

TEAM

Seniors:
Nicole                 Journalist
Suzanne              Funds
Ann                    SPL & Food & Quarterrnistress
Harmony            Food & Quarterrnistress
Molly                 SPL & Food & Quarterrnistress
Shannon             Food

Leaders:
Paul Sidenblad     Trip Coordinator, Route, Photographer, & Prep Hikes
Heber Slusser      First Aid, Report, & Photographer
Laura Wilbur       Administration

Miler Team Job Descriptions

ROUTE

The John Muir Wilderness area was selected by the scouts, with Paul's advice and direction, after considering many other areas. The criteria for selection included:
1. Provide alternate paths that may provide more or less rigorous hikes depending on the scout's performance.
2. Water available at each camp.