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Departure: Thursday, June 10th, 6:00pm - Old Church Purpose: A trip designed for
family and friends of Troop 810. Start off your summer by
coming together for a good time on the Youghiogheny
river. People under the age of 13 can participate in
canoeing only. The canoe trip is a self guided adventure
on the Middle Yough and is rated Class II. There is no
experience necessary although children must be at least 4
years old to go canoeing. This trip is approximately 9
miles in length and takes 3-5 hours to complete depending
on water levels.
People 13 years and older
can participate in whitewater rafting or canoeing.
Experience first hand the excitement of whitewater
rafting on the Lower Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle, PA.
This section of the river is class I-IV and the trip
lasts 3-5 hours depending on water levels. Wilderness
Voyageurs provides all rafting equipment, guides,
transportation to and from the river, and deli style
lunch. Guides maintain certifications and are trained in
First Aid and CPR. A short training and safety session is
provided before trip departure. BSA Safety Afloat
standards will be maintained throughout the trip.
Waivers: All
participants will require waivers which will be collected
before leaving. Those less than 18 years of age will need
a completed Parent/Guardian
Permission Form and
Waiver Form. Those 18 and over will need a
Waiver Form.
Cost:
Rafting - $41.00 per person, Canoeing - $28.00 per
person. FEE IS DUE ON JUNE 1ST at
Court of Honor. Don't make us hunt you down!
Estimated Time of
Return: Friday, June 11th, 8:00pm - Old Church
Items to Bring:
- Scout Outdoor
Essentials (see handbook)
- Camping Gear and Extra
Clothing (see handbook)
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Chapstick or Lip Balm
- Sunglasses
- Strap for Eye or
Sunglasses
- Swim Trunks
Other Hints: Prepare
for the worst conditions and hope for the best. Bring
everything you think you might need. It is better to take
off if you don't need it than need it and not have it.
- Prepare for occasional
cool or rainy days by bringing a windbreaker and
a wool sweater.
- Shorts over a bathing
suit
- T-Shirt
- Tie-on sneakers or
velcro-on river sandals
- Rain
jacket/windbreaker
- Towel
- Dry change of clothes
and shoes for after the trip
- Any special
medications
Float
Plan for Canoeing
Departure
Date & Time: June 11th at 10:00am (meet at
Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitter Store)
Put in
Point: Middle Yough launch area
Pull out
Point: "Loop" take-out point
Course to
be Followed: This is a self guided trip down the
Middle Youghiogheny River. The trip is approximately 9
miles in length.
Stopover
Points: Lunch stop midway through trip. Sack lunch
prepared in camp before leaving.
Travel
Time: 3-5 hours
Return Date
& Time: June 11th between 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Contigencies:
In the event of bad weather Wilderness Voyageurs will
make the determination on whether or not the trip should
be cancelled. Adult leaders have basic First Aid and CPR
training. They will have cellular phones and phone
numbers of participants to contact a parent or guardian
in the event of an emergency.
Float
Plan for Whitewater Rafting
Departure
Date & Time: June 11th at 11:00am
Put in
Point: Pool below Ohiopyle falls - Ohiopyle State
Park
Pull out
Point: Brunner Run - Ohiopyle State Park
Course to
be Followed: This is a guided trip down the Lower
Youghiogheny River led by Wilderness Voyageurs. The trip
is approximately 7.5 miles in length.
Stopover
Points: Lunch stop midway through trip.
Travel
Time: 3-5 hours
Return Date
& Time: June 11th between 2:00pm and 4:00pm
Contigencies:
In the event of bad weather Wilderness Voyageurs will
make the determination on whether or not the trip should
be cancelled. Trip guides are trained in First Aid and
CPR. They have radio contact with base and can dispatch
Emergency Medical Personnel to our location. Adult
leaders will have cellular phones and phone numbers of
participants to contact a parent or guardian in the event
of an emergency.
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