Camping

1. Shelter

1. A tent or trail tarp are optional since rain is rare.
2. There is a ranger's station at each campground.
3. Rest rooms are available at each campground. Do not wash your dishes or hair in them.
4. Pack bars are available to hang your packs so animals cannot get into them.
5. Potable drinking water is only available in the campgrounds

1. It is warm at night in the canyon so you will not need a sleeping bag
2. Since you are sleeping on the ground, you will want to bring a good foam pad

1. You must pack out all trash
2. Leave your campsite cleaner than you found it
3. Do not disturb plant or animal life
4. No fires are permitted in the canyon

1. Since no fires are permitted then you must use a backpacking stove. If you don't have a stove than either borrow one from someone else or from the troop.
2. Meals should be lightweight (i.e. dehydrated). You can buy special dehydrated meals, but you can generally find most items at a grocery store. Repack all foods in plastic bags and label them with meal and day number. Do not carry cans or glass.
3. Carry some food that has an extra salt content (salted nuts, cheese, salami, etc.). This will help to replace the salt your body loses.
4. Eat trail mix while on the trail. This will give you energy while backpacking.
5. Carry a spice kit to enhance the flavor of dehydrated food.
6. To wash your dishes (and yourself), carry water 200' away from creeks and potholes. Scatter strained dish water.
7. Food ideas: