March 2010 Campout – Caving at Cave of the Winds

Posted by Al on February 9, 2010

Description:
This campout will allow participants the opportunity to explore the undeveloped areas of Cave of the Winds, located just outside of Colorado Springs near Manitou Springs. We will be camping at the South Meadows campgrounds located about six miles north of Woodland Park. The campground is located in the Pike National Forest and just above 8,000 feet in elevation. Space in the cave is limited to the first 34 boys and 6 adults to sign up. Those signing up after the limit is reached can participate in all camping activities except caving.

When:
March 12-14, 2010.

We will meet at the Church at 4:00 p.m. on the 12th and return at about 12:00 p.m. on the 14th.

Where:
We will be camping Friday and Saturday night at South Meadows Campground north of Woodland Park, CO. We will tent camp in patrols and use patrol boxes for cooking.

Who is in Charge?
Mr. Napier is the Camp Host

Cost?
$18.00 per person for the campout and an additional $25 for Scouters participating in the caving event.

Sign-up Deadline:
March 2, 2010 at midnight
Click HERE to sign up for Both the Camping and the Caving Activity.
Click HERE to sign up for Only the Camping.

Camp Documents:
Camp Plan Click Here (PDF File)
Camp Maps & Directions (PDF File)

What to Bring:
The Cave of the Winds tour will include crawling and you will get muddy. Cool!  For this activity each scout will need to bring a change of clothes (including boots/shoes) for after the tour. Tennis shoes are acceptable for the tour. The temperature of the caves is approximately 50 degrees year round and very damp. Scouts will also need a headlamp or flashlight for the tour. March in Colorado can still be very cold. Pack accordingly for cold weather conditions at the campground. Check the camping gear section of the website for information on cold weather gear.