Camping Trips in 2000

Mount Rogers
mt_rogers A camping trip to Mount Rogers was held from November 17-19, 2000. Mount Rogers is in the Jefferson National Forest within a 154,000 acre area called the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. It is the highest point in Virginia.

We left at 6:00pm and return 2:00pm, Sunday. ... and of course, it was COLD there!

Weather forecast
weather forecast

District Camporee
camporee The District Camporee was held from October 27 - 29, 2000 near Bunn, NC

We left at 6:00pm and returned Sunday.

Weather forecast
weather forecast

Jordan Lake
water ski A water skiing trip on Jordan Lake (Chatham County, NC) was held from September 22-24, 2000.

We left at 6:00pm and returned 11:00am, Sunday.

Weather forecast
weather forecast

VA Creeper Cycling
the trail A cycling trip on the Virginia Creeper Trail (Damascus, VA) was held from August 25-27, 2000. It cost $10 if you brought your own bike, $20 if you rented one.

The Creeper was once a Native American Footpath, pioneer route, and mountain railroad.
For additional information, photos, and books, click here and here.

We left at 6:00pm and camped at the U S Forest Service campground at Bearcreek.

Weather forecast
weather forecast

White Water Rafting
A rafting trip took place from July 28-30, 2000 on the New River in West Virginia. The trip was set up in two parts. Scouts 14 and older as of July 1, 2000 were eligible for the lower New River; the rest of the troop did the upper New River.

We left Friday morning between 7:00 and 8:00 and returned Sunday afternoon around 2:00 pm.

Cost
Upper New River: Younger scouts, $40.00 (adults, $60.00)
Lower New River: Older scouts, $80.00

These fees cover the cost of the outfitter and food for Friday night, Saturday and Sunday breakfast.

Payment
Due to the outfitters policy, all monies were due no later than June 12. If you pay for the trip and later change your mind, you must do so by June 27 in order to receive a refund. The refund will be the fee, minus a $25.00 deposit. No reservations will be taken after June 12, 2000.

West Virginia White Water Rafting

Webmaster on Gauley River, circa 1982


Current Trips     Trips during 2002     Trips during 2001     Trips during 2000     Trips during 1999     Trips during 1998     Trips during 1997     Trips during 1996    


Home | What's New | | About Troop 314 | Summer Camp

Troop Photos | Eagle Scouts | Scout Links | Scout Forms