1. Crew 79’s 2010 Super Activity High Adventure for everyone
White water Rafting
2 days of rafting
Rock Climbing
3rd day
June th + travel to & from
Cost $250 + transportation transport estimate is $50/person
Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base (Packard)
Boy Scouts base in Colorado
Tent Camping & Meals at the Base
Thu evening
Fri 11th
Sat
12th
Sun 13th
Mon
14th
Tue
15th
White Water
Climb

2. High Adventure 2010 Arkansas River, Browns Canyon
This is a popular rafting river served by several outfitters
2 days activity
Participants will paddle and get wet!
Includes a River Guide per raft who give instructions, training and drive
Class II, III & IV (unlike the Brazos)
Rock Climbing & Rappelling
Real rocks (Rocky Mountain Granite)
Safety first
It’s a BSA activity
Colorado State-certified River staff
Our crew has 2 lifeguards
Also, Packard HA Base also offers a more challenging river (Royal Gorge, Class IV & V but that’s not for us as it requires experienced 16+ yrs rafters)

3. Preparations Mandatory Recommended Gear is provided by Scout Base
BSA Swim test (April or May)
Colorado-specific’s Health form
Proof of insurance
Recommended
Tent Camping once
River Activity
Unlike Philmont, there is
no BMI / weight restrictions
Gear is provided by Scout Base
except water shoes
BSA Swim Test
Jump feet first into water over the head, level off, and begin swimming.
Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: side, breast, trudgen, or crawl. Swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke.
The 100 yards must be completed without stops and must include at least one sharp turn.
Rest by floating…Long enough to demonstrate ability to rest when exhausted.
Prior rafting experience is not required!
This activity is accessible to all our Crew!

4. High Adventure 2010 Where: Distance Transportation Schedule
Boy Scouts’ Rocky Mountain / Packard High Adventure Base
Salida, Colorado
Distance
780 miles from Allen
220miles north of Philmont
Transportation Schedule
Just before Philmont trek to save time, gas, $ and also adults’ vacations days
We’ll need to work out details & coordinate, identify drivers / other means of transport
We probably need to plan a stopover on way-in & back
Start returning Monday evening and/or Tue AM
Salida, Co
Philmont, NM
Allen, Tx

5. June 2010 Superactivity Sign up sheet
Thu evening
Fri 11th
Sat
12th
Sun 13th
Mon
14th
Tue
15th
White Water
Climb