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05/01/2011

Day 83: Eagles and Hiking

This was a VERY Scouty day for me.

Got summer camp info together for the patrol leaders so each patrol can figure out their merit badges and activities at the PLC tomorrow.

Attended the Court of Honor for three Eagle Scouts. The cake was great!

Went on a 10-mile hike for the Hiking merit badge. At least the snow stopped from this morning. Snow on May 1st - sheesh!

Oh, and gave away a Scout gift card in the monthly contest here.

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Posted: 05/01/2011

04/23/2011

Day 75: Hiking

Day 75: Two crews preparing for Philmont in June had their first 10-mile hike this morning. I don't get to do Philmont this year because there's a surplus of dads wanting to go, but I get to join them on the hikes since I'm the Hiking merit badge counselor. I've been hiking about 6 miles a day on my own every day so today's walk around town was nice.

The crews have 5-mile hikes scheduled for each Tuesday and Thursday, plus 10-milers each Saturday and a couple Sundays for the next 6 weeks. There're also two 20-milers lined up so enough hike opportunies for anyone doing the Hiking merit badge.

Have you looked at the Hiking merit badge? It's probably about the simplest merit badge to earn but we've only had a couple guys complete the requirements to earn it over the past few years. Lots of guys do all the hiking required, but few take the couple minutes to make the trip plans before a hike and even fewer write the after-hike reports. They don't really need the badge for advancement since most do Swimming at summer camp, but it can still be used as an elective badge.

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Posted: 04/23/2011

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Feb 13, 2020 - Jason Berklund

Hey hiking dude I have several questions planning my first north to south trip from 270 all the way down. I kind a know what to wear what to eat all that important jive. I am in relatively good shape definitely Not concerned about where in tear. 45 years old going with a 21-year-old nephew. My question is I have friends in Duluth that I don’t want to burden with driving me what’s the best way to get up to otter Lake Road that’s not gonna cost a crap ton. We were thinking 15 miles a day. We were also thinking hammocks. Let me know what you think please. I have read so much and look at so much and heard so many opinions but You seem to be very realistic on your comments. Thank you

Feb 13, 2020 - Hiking Dude

@Jason - Hammocks work fine - most campsites have lots of trees. 15MPD is realistic, and you'll probably do more than that many days.
Getting to the northern terminus is expensive (in my mind). If you can schedule correctly, Arrowhead Transit is cheapest to Grand Marais, but then Harriet Quarles is the only shuttle I know of. You might find a good ol' boy in Grand Marais willing to drive you the 35 miles to the end for a few $$$.
It's a 3 hour drive from Duluth - that's 6 hours and 300 miles round-trip. Maybe your friend would like to drive up the north shore for a day.

Feb 04, 2024 - John

Me and my fiance are going to Costa Rica for our honeymoon and we are so excited!

May 02, 2024 - Zeke Mead

Has anyone cycled this Camiño? Sounds like the trail is a road and if trucks are able to do it, maybe bikes too?

May 03, 2024 - Hiking Dude

@Zeke - Someone could certainly bike part of the Camino de Costa Rica, but other parts are simple trail that would not be passable by bike.

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