Troop 849
Manhattan Beach, CA
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Introduction

Every year the Troop goes on a week long backpacking trip in the Sierra Mountains. This trip is by invitation of the Longterm Hikemaster and is open to all active Scouts and adults in the Troop.

Eligibility Requirements

You will be spending a week in the wilderness living and working with others as a group. The enjoyment of the trip for all participants as well as their safety depend on how the group functions as a unit. Therefore, everyone, both Scouts and adults, must meet the following requirements:

1. You must demonstrate to the Longterm leadership that you are emotionally mature and trustworthy.
2. You must truly want to go on Longterm and not be coerced into going by others.
3. You must be willing to work for the good of the group as demonstrated by your behavior and attitude in Troop meetings and outings.
4. Scouts must be at least Second class at the time of their first Longterm. Scouts must be at least First class for subsequent Longterms.
5. Three designated "Longterm" training hikes are required during the 3 month period preceeding the Longterm. (Two of these will be at least 7 backpack hour hikes.)
6. You must participate in the training hike peak climbs as they are a good way to access your physical and emotional readiness to go on Longterm. (Note that peak climbs on the Longterm hike itself are optional.)
7. You must have a Class 3 medical form certifying that you are physically fit. The forms can be completed by any doctor and are good for one year. (Once a year, on Medical Examination night, the Troop sponsors free medical exams to get these forms completed. See the Troop calendar for dates.)
8. You must participate in the pre-hike activities (pack inspection, food packing, and food stuffing).

Deviation from any of these rules requires approval in writing from the Longterm Hikemaster or his designee.

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Application

Application can be made by submitting a signed application and paying the deposits.

Selection

Final selection of Longterm attendees will be made by the Hikemaster and the Longterm leadership.

Pre-hike Activities

Once invited to go on Longterm, attendance at the following preparation activities are required. See the Troop calendar for dates.

• Pack inspection
• Food packing
• Food stuffing

Priority

If the hike becomes impacted, then priority is given first to Scouts in order of application, then to their parents, and lastly to other adults.

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