1995-1996
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White Mountains Trip, June 21-22, 1996
Numbers were few (snow days extended school calender, shifting HS exams
to the following week), but spirits were high. We hiked up Edmands Path
to Lakes of the Clouds AMC Hut, arriving as the clouds settled in. Snow
could be seen on the eastern slope of Mt. Washington. In the morning, still
in the clouds, some of us went to the top of Mt. Washington, others to
the top of Mt. Monroe. We came down Ammonoosuc Ravine, past beautiful waterfalls.
A glorious two days.
Photos by Jed Diehl
Mountain Biking, June 1-2, 1996
Back to Cranmore, but this time on wheels! Trails that had seemed easy
on skiis last winter, took on a whole new character on bikes. Blue-square
intermediate rated trails were now double-black-diamond expert, but skills
progressed during the day. Matt "Puddle-Meister" K. showed us how to splash
our way down the mountain.
Parent/Son Fishing at Nonesuch Pond, May 11, 1996
Seven boys and their fathers (including fathers and sons from Pack
152) went fishing on Saturday on Nonesuch Pond. Lots of fish were caught!
Large mouth bass, crappies, and various sunfish. Mike L. and George L.
both caught two species, qualifying them to complete Fishing Merit Badge.
Everyone had a good time. Participants: _____, Mike L., Mr. Brody, Sam L., Mr. Lee, George L.,
Rob L., Ben B., Jesse L., Mr. Karasch, Watson S., Ryan M., David M., and Mr. Sallay.
Photos by John Sallay
Spring Camporee, April 26-28, 1996
Big turnout (13 boys and 2 Webelos scouts) and beautiful weather (if
you ignore the rain Friday night) combined for a great camporee. Austin
S. and Peter W. were tapped out for Order of the Arrow. Under our new patrol
name, "Trailblazers", we scored well in the orienteering, lashing, and
flint/steel fire competitions. Absolutely fabulous venison stew was prepared
in the Troop's new cast iron dutch oven. Lots of time for the boys to just
hang out. Participants: Matt K., George L., Alex W., John W., Mike L., Mike B.,
Bill F., George B., George L., Justin W., Austin S., Peter W., Jack S., and Mr. Sallay.
Photos by John Sallay
2nd Ski Trip, March 1-3, 1996
Stayed in Jackson, New Hampshire, at Harvard Cabin, just down the hill
from the Old Hutmen Cabin. Skied in snow storm at Bretton Woods on Saturday,
followed by swim in the pool at the Sports Lodge. Mr. B worked with Austin
S. and Mark L. on Skiing Merit Badge on Saturday evening. Skied at Wildcat
on Sunday (started out sunny before turning to snow). Harvard Cabin has
a "new" kitchen. Participants: Mr. Lee, Ben B., George B., Austin S., Watson
S., Mr. Sallay, Sam L., Justin W., Jack S.
Photos by Roger Lee
Photo by John Sallay
1st Ski Trip, February 9-11, 1996
Stayed at the Old Hutmen Cabin in Jackson, New Hampshire. Had perfect
sunny day of skiing at Attitash/Bear Peak on Saturday (although skiing
got icy as day wore on). Even better day, with fresh snow, at Cranmore,
on Sunday. Cabin was great. Participants included: Mr. Brewster,
George B., Austin S., Mark L., Josh Z., George L., Matt K., Watson S., Mr.
Sallay.
Photos by Roger Lee
Operation Polar Bear, January 13-14, 1996
Although you could not have asked for a more perfect weekend for winter
camping (fresh snow fell Friday evening, but skies cleared to perfect sunny
weather by Saturday morning), the organizers of Operation Polar Bear cancelled,
out of fear that some scouts attending would not be prepared for such real
winter conditions. The cancellation was unfortunate, as Troop 157 was well
prepared.
Nobscot Cabin Trip, December 9-10, 1995
With snow falling, backpacked in to Troop cabin at Nobscot Reservation.
Built new stairs designed by Gary W., Alex's father. Played Capture the
Flag in the snow, and had a wild snowball fight. Cooked the traditional
cornish hens on the cabin stove. Brooks and Mr. Diehl found a tree fallen on their car on our return to the parking lot!
Participants: Mr. Sallay, Sam L., Watson S., Mr, Lettieri, Mike L., Mark L.,
Brooks D., George L., Mr. Lee, and Mr. Diehl.
Photos by John Sallay
Photos by Jed Diehl
Cape Cod Bike Trip, November 17-19, 1995
Camped at Nickerson State Park in Brewster. Biked along the outer end
of the Cape Cod Rail Trail, with stops at several beaches, and at the Lighthouse
restaurant in Wellfleet. Participants: Mr. Lee, Mr. Lettieri, George L.,
Matt K., Mike L., Mike B.
Photos by Roger Lee
Barre Falls to Treasure Valley Backpacking Trip, October 14-15,
1995
Backpacked from Barre Falls to Treasure Valley Scout Reservation, along
the Midstate Trail. Weather provided plenty of opportunity to test rain
gear. Crew donned bright orange hunter's caps in view of duck hunting season.
Our numbers were small, but it was a fun trip. Participants included (left to right
in first photo): Mr. Wolf, Alex L., George L., Mr. Lee, Mike L., Jack S., and Mr.
Sallay.
Photos by John Sallay
Butter Island Trip, September 22-24, 1995
Ferried by Quicksilver to Butter Island, in Penobscot Bay, Maine.
Camped just up from the water; hiked across the island interior, and along
beaches out to barred islands. Enjoyed lobsters & musssels for dinner.
Played Capture the Flag in the high meadow, from which Penobscot Bay stretches
in all directions. Participants included (left to right in Mr. Sallay's group photo on beach):
George B., Matt K., Mr. Lettieri, Alex W., Peter W., Colin H., Mike L., George L., Peter H.,
Jack S., Mike B., Mrs. Brewster, Austin S., Mr. Brewster, Tom B., Mr. Lee, Justin W.
Photos by Roger Lee
Photos by John Sallay
Philmont, August, 1995
Five boys (Austin S., Jack S., Justin W., Bill F., George B.) and two
adults (John S., Glenn B.) spent 12 nights camping in Colorado and Philmont
Scout Reservation. They had a fantastic time; the backpacking skills acquired
were taught to the rest of us.
Photos by John Sallay
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