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Backpacking Interest
Group (BIG) for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts in the Northern California Council
Love
hiking and camping and want something more challenging?
Try
backpacking with other Girl Scouts! You'll learn new outdoor and team
skills, meet girls with interests like yours, and enjoy the beauty of
the out of doors.
BIG welcomes both independent scouts or members of a regular troop.
Members
need not attend all events: once you're trained (attend one evening training and then attend a Beginner trip) you can go on as many
trips as you want. Girls should be capable of carrying a backpack and hiking 3-5 miles
for the beginner trips.
Resources
for Leaders: Here are some tips (including the weekend packing list)
that we've developed over the years. |
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2013/2014
Backpacking Group Events
Last updated 2-25-14
Get started by attending any one of the trainings listed below then come on a weekend trip. Can't make any of those training dates? Email us!
We meet at a church near Foothill Expwy & Grant Road in Los Altos
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September
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| 25 |
7:00-8:30pm (you can shop with a discount afterwards)
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Kathryn |
Information Night @ Sports Basement, 1177 Kern Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA |
| 11 |
7:00-8:30pm |
Christine, Meagan |
Pack Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 14-15 |
7:00-8:30pm |
Christine, Meagan |
Trip (for Returning Members Only) |
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October |
2 |
7:00-8:30pm |
Marie |
Training for New Members |
| 9 |
7:00-8:00pm; Pack Inspection at 6:30pm |
Christine, Marie |
Pack Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 12-13 |
TBD |
Christine, Marie |
Beginner Trip |
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November |
| 6 |
7:00-8:00pm |
Christine |
Pack Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 9-10 |
TBD |
Christine |
Beginner Trip |
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December |
| 4 |
7:00-8:30pm |
Kathryn |
Training for New Members |
| 11 |
7:00-8:00pm |
Kathryn, Rachel |
Pack Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 14-15 |
TBD |
Kathryn, Rachel |
Beginner trip |
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January |
| 8 |
7:00-8:00pm |
Chrsitine |
Pack
Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 11-12 |
TBD |
Christine |
Advanced Beginner Trip |
22 |
7:00-8:30pm |
Marie |
Training for New Members: May Be Cancelled; Please Contact Us |
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February |
| 5 |
7:00-8:00pm;Pack Inspection at 6:30pm |
Christine |
Pack
Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 8-9 |
TBD |
Christine |
Beginner Trip |
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March |
| 5 |
7:00-8:00pm;Pack Inspection at 6:30pm |
Eileen |
Pack
Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 8-9 |
Depart 9am |
Eileen |
Advanced Beginner |
| 12 |
7:00-8:30pm |
Kathryn, Marie |
SUMMER MILER MEETING |
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April |
| 9 |
7:00-8:00pm |
Marie |
Pack Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 12-13 |
TBD |
Marie |
Service Trip to Northern Bay Area |
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May 25-27: Back Country Trip over Memorial Weekend for Wilderness Training |
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June/July/August |
| June |
TBD |
tbd |
Year End Social |
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TBD |
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Scouts and Families All Welcome! |
Wednesday
night (7 miles) and Weekend (10 miles) Training Hikes for Summer
Sierra Miler |
| July 26 - Aug 3 |
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Summer
Miler Trip (30+ miles) |
Stay informed by joining our mailing list (email us to be added)
Planning Meetings start earlier for girls who need a a Pack Inspection.
We can arrange trainings at troop meetings or come talk to your troop about backpacking.
2008-2010 BIG event photos
2005-2009 BIG event photos
Check out our pictures at pbase.com/big_santaclara and our wildflower gallery.
2004-2005 BIG event photos
2003-2004
BIG event photos
2002-2003 B.I.G. event photos
2001-2002
B.I.G. events (links & pictures)
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