Troop 219 Hikers,

The Reed Lake Hike is scheduled for August 8 and is open to all, and is ranked in the top hikes for the area….what a great opportunity! This hike is rated as a moderate hike as there are boulder fields that can be tricky, especially when wet. For the younger scouts, I would highly recommend a parent come along. For those wishing to count this towards your hiking Merit Badge, you need to let me know in advance as there are requirements that must be completed before the hike.

For additional information and pictures on this hike, please visit this link.

Hike details:
Date: 8 August (Saturday)
Time:
 - meet at JLC 0800 AM / Depart by 0830
 - Arrive approximately 0930
 - Hike from approximately 1000 to 4/5 PM then drive back
 - Arrive back at JLC approximately 5/6 PM
Location: Hatchers Pass. Parking will be limited as the normal Archangel road is closed and we’ll need to park in a small area next to the road. This will add about 2 miles each way to the hike for a total of 14 miles round trip.
- What to bring … (Weather conditions change rapidly in mountainous environments, dictating the need to bring the right gear including the following as bing the most important
 - comfortable hike cloths - please NO COTTON.
 - Sturdy Hiking footwear with socks
 - full water bottle, Bring a water filter if you have one
 - Lunch/snacks
 - 10 essentials, etc that you would normally need.
- A Rain jacket is an excellent idea - We’ll check the weather before we leave.

Adults leading this hike will be myself and James Fueg. For this hike to be very successful, we would like to have a few more willing adults … and of course older scouts :).

If you are interested, please sign up at this sunday’s scout meeting or send email to frozen [email protected] as carpooling will need to be worked out ahead of time.

Happy Trails,
Jeff Estes
Troop 219, Alaska
Cell (907) 205-0705

Hi Troop 219,

I am having a second work session for my Eagle Scout project tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.  I am building a community garden at the United Methodist Church of Chugiak. we will be cutting brush to make space.

We will be working by the lower parking lot – follow the driveway around to the back of the church.

Snacks and drinks will be provided.  Please bring a pick axe if you have one. Work gloves are also good.

Thanks,
Sam Hall

Hello Troop,

During the May 20 Meeting we decided to reconvene the committee meetings after June was over, due to all the activities. Our next meeting is scheduled for July 14 (next tuesday) at 7:30 PM at the JLC.

If you're new to the troop and would like an overview of what we do each month, the committee invites you to attend.

Please contact me if you would like to add anything to the meeting. To reach me directly click on my name below to send an email, or call/text 907-205-0705.

Happy Trails,
Jeff Estes

An update for the Crow Pass Hike this weekend. We are now planning on hiking the entire trail on Sunday 12 July. For those daring souls wishing to join us, please send email to me (click my name below) or text to 907-205-0705 as soon as possible.

Again the plan is the same, only we will not be overnighting.

Happy Trails,
Jeff Estes