October Outing: Backpacking at Vogel State Park

Embark on an unforgettable backpacking adventure at Vogel State Park and work toward earning your Backpacking Merit Badge! Explore the park’s stunning trails, filled with challenging terrain and breathtaking views, while honing essential outdoor skills. Whether you’re camping overnight or completing a multi-day trek, Vogel State Park offers the perfect setting to achieve this milestone. Embrace the journey, build confidence, and immerse yourself in nature as you earn your badge in one of Georgia’s most beautiful wilderness areas.

Please stay tuned for more details, but start reviewing the Troop 143 Backpack Checklist.  There are also some very important troop meetings

for meal planning and backpack packing reviews. Please do your best to attend these exceptionally important troop meetings as we will likely

start to cover backpacking topics for the October outing.

Troop Meeting Monday, Sept 30th

Troop Meeting Monday, October 14th

We will need at least (6) additional adults/chaperones by October 5th to avoid canceling this trip. If you are interested in being a co-lead on this trip,

please contact Mr. Ballard.

Adult roles that must be filled before departure.

Old Goat Grubmaster

Adult Medical Officer

Adult Weather Officer – This position is someone at back in Johns Creek.

Departure: Johns Creek UMC Parking Lot (Northwest corner – enter off Medlock Bridge Rd) Arrive at 5:30pm (eat dinner before); Depart at 6:00 PM sharp

Return: Johns Creek UMC Parking Lot (Northwest corner – enter off Medlock Bridge Rd) Arrive at approximately 1:00pm

Cost: $29

Lead ASM: John Ballard