Category Archives: Outings

Information about trips and events

Ziplining!

Posted on December 2, 2012 by troop126scoutmaster

We just got back from a snowy weekend of Winter Camping and Ziplining with the older scouts. The older scouts got a break from leadership responsibility and joined the Flaming Lizard patrol for the weekend to relax and have some … Continue reading →

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Mt. Alander Hike

Posted on November 18, 2012 by troop126scoutmaster

This weekend we hiked to the top of Mt. Alander in Western Massachusetts. It was beautiful weather with sunny days and starry nights. The temperature dipped into the 20’s at night but everyone was well prepared and stayed warm. View … Continue reading →

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Cape Cod Rail Trail Biking

Posted on September 24, 2012 by troop126scoutmaster

We just got back from biking the Cape Cod Rail Trail. We stayed at Camp Greenough Boy Scout Camp and biked over 28 miles on Saturday with a stop at the beach for lunch. All of the scouts did a … Continue reading →

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50 Mile Backpacking Hike (High Adventure Trip)

Posted on August 12, 2012 by T126WebEditor

Some of our older scouts just returned from a 6 day, 50 mile backpacking hike along the Appalachian Trail. We started in Tyringham MA, summited Mt. Greylock and finished in North Adams all the while carrying our gear and food … Continue reading →

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Survival Weekend 2012 (Over 14 Trip)

Posted on July 3, 2012 by T126WebEditor

Seven of the older scouts recently spent the weekend learning survival techniques and camping with minimal gear. Instead of tents, we used tarps and ropes to build our shelters. We cooked our meals directly on the fire and enjoyed cake … Continue reading →

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Whitewater Rafting

Posted on June 16, 2012 by T126WebEditor

Last weekend we went whitewater rafting on the Deerfield River in western Massachusetts. It was the first whitewater trip in a while and everyone had a good time. One patrol got the royal treatment and had the Scoutmaster and Assistant … Continue reading →

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