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Picking up the Pace

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:11:42 MDT

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Trail Head in Sight!

A Not-So-Funny Trick

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:11:09 MDT

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Its only 0.6 miles to go! Someone rubbed out the decimal point. Now THAT'S a sick sense of humor!

Spirits Lift as Goal is Achieved

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:10:52 MDT

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Successful Shakedown hike. First full-up backpacking adventure for most scouts

Getting Ready to Depart

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:10:34 MDT

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Troop 1100 assembles for the Shakedown #2 at Sky Meadows

Girl Scout Crew is Ready

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:10:15 MDT

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Girl Scouts are fielding a crew for a hike in the Adirondacks.

OK, Saddle Up!

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:09:58 MDT

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Getting the packs loaded and ready to roll!

Catching the Troop

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:09:42 MDT

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The drivers got the cars pre-positioned at the destination and have to catch the crew at Manassas Gap

Lace 'em up!

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:09:26 MDT

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Mr. J getting ready to rock

Caught 'em on the Incline

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:09:04 MDT

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Drivers rejoined the Troop within a mile or so and were soon "Caterpillar-ing" up the trail.

Nice day for a Hike

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:08:43 MDT

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Getting into the Rhythm

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:08:21 MDT

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Shake down hikes prepare the Troop for a challenging LenHok'sin High Adventure Camp in July.

Having Fun Yet?

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:08:01 MDT

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Noah may be wondering what he signed up for.

Step by Step

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:07:42 MDT

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Michael keeping up a steady pace.

Teammates All

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:07:01 MDT

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Girl Scouts showed they've got the "Right Stuff" & earned the boys' respect.

This is the Good Stuff

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:06:37 MDT

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Outdoors on a beautiful day. Does it get any better?

Not Just for Fun

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:06:17 MDT

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Experienced Scouters like Mr. W help the scouts learn how to operate as a team

Into the Wilderness

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:05:10 MDT

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Iconic Appalachian Trail image.

AT Hut

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:04:24 MDT

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This is the first time on the Appalachian Trail for most of the Scouts. Checking out the Amenities.

Pack Line 101

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:04:08 MDT

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Scouts learn how to organize packs for easy retrie

Lunch Break

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:03:46 MDT

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Refill water bottles first.

Lunch Break

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:03:24 MDT

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Getting food ready

Water Purification 101

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:01:40 MDT

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Mr. W explains how to purify water with Polarpure.

Back on the Trail

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:01:18 MDT

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The Caterpillar provides opportunities to rest the legs and check how the team is doing.

Chug Chug

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:00:56 MDT

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steady pace gobbles up the miles.

Yes, this is fun!

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:00:30 MDT

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Daniel keeps his enthusiasm in check.

Look! A Bunny Wabbit

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:59:53 MDT

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Austin cannot resist the temptation.

Mr G Keeps Spirits up

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:59:34 MDT

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Only 2 miles to go, all Downhill!

Rejoining the Line

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:59:16 MDT

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Steady climbing.

Cool, Green & Shady

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:58:30 MDT

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Just another day on the AT

Signing the Logbook at Camp

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:58:06 MDT

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Michael & Noah share their thoughts on the day's hike

Don't get too comfortable

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:57:43 MDT

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Our camp's a couple hundred feet away, yet

Nice spot to camp

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:57:23 MDT

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Setting up Camp

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:57:01 MDT

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Set up Rain Fly, Pitch tent, Organize tTeams for Water, Cooking & Cleanup.

Time for Dinner?

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:56:38 MDT

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Team learns the procedures for setting up camp and cooking dinner.

Working as a Team

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:55:32 MDT

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Cooks in the Kitchen

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:54:31 MDT

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Keeping organized and efficient takes practice and some guidance.

Gut Sump

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:54:10 MDT

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Mr. G instructs on the proper technique to minimize waste & clean-up.

Gut Sump2

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:53:47 MDT

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Noah realizes there's more to this than initially thought.

Yum Yum!

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:52:16 MDT

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Good food and fellowship. Awesome!

Gut Sump 3

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:51:28 MDT

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Emily Post might object, but its an essential part of "Leave No Trace".

Breaking Camp

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:50:42 MDT

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Everyone survived the night (more or less), and are ready to hit the trail again

Packs on the Trail

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:49:05 MDT

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Good to be moving again

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:48:18 MDT

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rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:46:27 MDT

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rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:45:41 MDT

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Checking our Progress

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:45:17 MDT

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Scoutmaster makes sure we haven't missed the turn

Keeping the Interva

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:44:31 MDT

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Mr W. keeps us in line.

Trail Junction Conference

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:44:11 MDT

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Brief pause to check our bearings.

Steep Downhill to Sky Meadows

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:43:47 MDT

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Last leg of the trail poses unique challenges.

Adults Reflect on Progress

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:42:14 MDT

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Experienced scouters convey their insights to Scouts and Adults alike.

Two Miles to Go

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:41:40 MDT

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All Downhill

Head Down and Trucking

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:40:55 MDT

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Final push to the trail head requires focus.

Beautiful View at Sky Meadow

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:40:33 MDT

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The End is in Sight

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:40:11 MDT

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From this vantage, we can see the Sky Meadows parking lot. Excitement builds for the foot sore scouts.

Signs of Civilization

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:39:48 MDT

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and "Civilians" too! We must be getting close!

Great View!

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:39:03 MDT

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but the impact somewhat muted for tired scouts.

Great View

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:38:40 MDT

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Savoring the moment.

Trail Junction Conference

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:37:54 MDT

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Can we call a taxi

Six Miles to Go? Oh No!!!

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:37:09 MDT

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Sign suggests its longer than we thought to the car

Was it Something I Said?

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:36:25 MDT

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Patience has its limits.

How Far to the Parking Lot?

rmflowe — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:36:02 MDT

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Map suggests its not far off. What does the sign say?