Archive for the ‘Camping’ Category
Posted by Robert Holzhauser on
September 26, 2019
How about some spelunking through a cave?!
The campout will give you an opportunity to work toward the Geology Merit Badge and explore the Manitou Grand Caverns. Saturday we will take a 2 1/2 hour tour through part of the cave that is closed to the public. On this tour you will crawl/climb/walk for nearly a mile while learning basic spelunking skills as well as the history and geology of the cave. Sign Up on Troop Track
The troop is going to cover the cost of the spelunking. Cost for the campout will then be just the customary $20.
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Posted by Colleen Combest on
August 20, 2019
Troop 16 will participate in the Denver Area Council Camporee Sept 20-22 at Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch. The sign up is open now. Please register only on TroopTrack (Please do not sign up on the Council’s camporee website). The fee is more than usual but includes the council’s $35 camporee fee plus the troop’s normal camping fee to cover meals. Questions? Contact the camp host, Rob Beyerly, or click on the link to learn more! https://bsa16.trooptrack.com/plan/events/1066352
Posted by Nate Smith on
August 11, 2019
Reach new heights! Come and climb a 14er on the next campout. Earn a Fourteener Club patch or a star! We will camp near by and learn to use backpacking stoves. We will also focus on learning outdoor ethics. Sign up closes on 8/13. Email Mr. Smith with questions.
Sign Up here by Aug 13: https://bsa16.trooptrack.com/plan/events/913077
Posted by Colleen Combest on
July 9, 2019
Our scouts have selected some exciting campouts coming up in the second half of 2019. We need adults to act as Camp Hosts. Depending on the campout, a camp plan can either be recycled from a previous plan or the camp host(s) can scope out new territory. Some of a Camp Host’s duties are to secure a suitable campsite, coordinate with the webmaster to post an announcement and registration page, and reconcile reimbursements with the treasurer. You don’t have to be a professional camper (no one is) to be a Camp Host. No prior hosting experience is necessary and help and encouragement are readily available. As an added benefit, the named Camp Host and son receive free registration to that month’s campout.
If you would like to be a Camp Host for one of our upcoming weekends or if you would like to assist the campout in another way, please contact Outdoor Activities Coordinator, Brian Kamm. Text 303-828-8280 or email briankamm@icloud.com
Upcoming Events:
- August 16-18 – Climb a 14er. We can recycle plans for climbing Mt. Quandary or Mt. Sherman or pick a new mountain. Camp Host would locate a suitable mountain climb and nearby campsite in either a developed campground or National Forest dispersed camping and coordinate registration.
- September 20-22 – Cave of the Winds campout.
- October 18-20 – Shooting Sports at Peaceful Valley. We need a Camp Host and Instructors/RSOs
- November 15-17 – Adventure Race at Peaceful Valley (Webelos recruiting event). We need a Camp Host and a Gamemaster for this event.
Posted by Brian Hardy on
May 21, 2019
SIGNUP DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, JUNE 9 AT MIDNIGHT.
The June High Adventure Campout will be a 3 or 4-day backpacking trek into the Lost Creek Wilderness. We will leave the church at 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 13 or 8:00 am Friday June 14, and will return on Sunday afternoon. During the Trek we expect to backpack 15 or more miles over 2 1/2 days, while exploring the unique geologic monoliths that are present in the Lost Creek Wilderness.
The trek is open to scouts 13 years old or older and First Class Rank or higher. To find out more, and to sign up, click here.
This is a great prep trip for Philmont and Northern Tier, but you don’t have to be going to these National High Adventure Bases to come.
Posted by Mark Noble on
February 5, 2019
The February campout will be a fun-filled winter camping experience on the weekend of February 22-24.
Camping is at St. Louis Creek campground near Fraser, CO and we will go tubing will be at Colorado Adventure Park near Fraser. The Troop will pay for Scouts to go tubing. Adults should bring $24 if they want to go tubing.
Get all the details in TroopTrack HERE
Posted by Mark Noble on
December 21, 2018
Troop 16 currently has slots for 2 crews to Philmont 2019 from 7/18/19 – 7/30/19.
The event signup is live on
Troop Track. Don’t Delay as the sign-up window is very short!
Remember, the next Troop 16 Philmont trek won’t come around for another 3 years. If you want to have a chance to go to one of the premier High Adventure treks in all of Scouting, this may be your last opportunity before you age out.
We need at least 10 scouts and 4 adults to register by January 11th to keep our spots. For more information see
Troop Track.
Posted by Brian Hardy on
November 15, 2018
Northern Tier High Adventure Base – June/July 2020 – Early Interest Page
Troop 16’s Next High Adventure Awaits!
Troop 16 is seeking boys and adults who are interested in going to Northern Tier High Adventure Base during the summer of 2020. The lottery for treks for 2020 will open on January 8, 2019. Based on the level of interest we receive, we will enter our Troop in the lottery for treks occurring in late June or early July, 2020. We need to know now how many scouts and adults are interested in going.
See all the details and sign up here
Posted by Jeff Gibbs on
October 30, 2018
The January campout will highlight the BSA’s premier winter camping experience, OKPIK!
Held at Camp Tahosa near Ward, CO, OKPIK (pronounced ook-pik) is a weekend winter camping adventure that is attended by scouts from around the nation and we have the good fortune to have it located in our own backyard!
Get all the details in TroopTrack HERE
Posted by Jeff Gibbs on
September 18, 2018
Troop 16 Summer Camp 2019 – July 14th-20th, 2019
Camp Alexander, Lake George, Colorado.
Cost: $390 for scouts, $325 for Adults
A non-refundable deposit of $195 per participate due by November 9th scout meeting. Make your deposit HERE
Mr. Smith is the summer camp Scoutmaster this year: nate_smith@engschools.net, or 303-746-4013
Payment #2 is due March 27th $195 per scout, or $130 for an adult.
Merit Badge Fee Payment is due May 14th. This will vary depending on class selections.
More info the camp available at: www.pikespeakbsa.org/Camping/SummerCamp/
