what is adventure hiking?
Adventure hiking is more than just a normal hike - it's a hike with a challenge! On these hikes, you'll see things you've never seen before.
Location 1
Mt. Sherman, near Fairplay, CO
Location 2
Mt. Falcon Open Space Park
schedule
Location 1
July 13, 2PM: Check into Buena Vista KOA and set up campsite.
July 13, 2:30PM: Team-building games
July 13, 4PM: Visit The Trailhead store and learn about gear
July 13, 5PM: Prepare and eat dinner
July 13, 7PM: Learn about ecology of Mt Sherman area
July 13, 8PM: Free time
July 13, 9PM: Lights out
July 14, 6AM: Wake up, make breakfast, pack up campsite
July 14, 7:30AM: Depart campsite
July 14, 8:30AM: Begin hike
July 14, 11:30AM (est): Summit Mt. Sherman
July 14, 2PM (est): Conclude hike & head home.
Location 2
July 13, 9AM: Meet at west trailhead in Indian Hills
objectives
Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
Adventurer
- Get to know the ecology of your adventure area.
- Visit outdoor gear shop.
- Play teambuilding games.
- Be a guide for younger girl scouts./Service project for hiking location
- Capture the adventure.
ULTIMATE RECREATION CHALLENGE
- Do an ultimate recreation challenge unique to your area
Juniors
Hiking
- *Safety First. Discuss the safety list for each hike you plan to take.
- Comfort and the Right Stuff. Demonstrate dressing and packing for hike.
- Know Your First Aid. Demonstrate first aid for common hiking problems.
- Hiking Is Worldwide. Use Internet or library to explore listed trail.
- Share the Fun. Find way to share fun of hiking with others.
- *Happy Trails to You. Plan and go on 2 all-day or 1 overnight hike(s).
Daisies & Brownies
Hiker
- Decide where to go
- Learn to follow trail signs
- Ask an older Girl Scout how to pick the right gear
- Pack a good hiking snack
- Play I Spy on the hike