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Boy Scout Troop 498 The Priest November 17-19, 2006 This site was last updated 11/26/09 |
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Troop 498 climbed The Priest in Nelson County with full packs. The scouts and leaders agreed that going down was a lot easier than going up! |
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It was a frigid Friday night at base camp on the Tye River. |
Mr. McC's battery-powered Christmas lights lent a festive atmosphere to the camp. |
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Dawn revealed the famous Appalachian Trail suspension bridge over the Tye River. |
The scouts prepared a hot breakfast before breaking camp and saying "goodbye" to Nelson County's river of doom. |
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The long ascent begins as Troop 498 pushes up the northern shoulder of The Priest. |
A welcome water break at Cripple Creek early during the ascent. |
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| A Cardinal District troop joined us at the creek - they climbed with day packs while their gear was driven to Crabtree Meadows. | But the doughty scouts and leaders from St. Benedict scoffed at their burdens and enjoyed a spectacular vista on the eastern face of The Priest. |
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| At the summit, Mr. McC. set up his trademark tarp. | Scouts strike absurd poses around the fire circle. |
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| Mr. M. achieved amazing things with the pots he carried to the summit. | During the descent, the scouts gaze and gesture at the ominous summit of... |
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...The Priest! |
The scouts look forward to their next backpacking adventure in April 2007. |
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