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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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2014/2015
Backpacking Group Events
Last updated 9-12-14
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!
For the time being we meet either at a church near Foothill Expwy & Grant Road in Los Altos or in Palo Alto depending on the day.
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September 2014
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| 10 |
7:00-8:00pm (you can shop with a discount afterwards)
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Christine
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Information Night @ Sports Basement, 1177 Kern Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA |
| 24 |
7:00-8:00pm
Pack Inspection at 6:30pm
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Christine
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Pack Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 27-28 |
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Christine
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Service Trip (for returning members only) |
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October 2014
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1 |
7:00-8:30pm |
Christine |
Training for New Members |
| 8 |
7:00-8:00pm
Pack Inspection at 6:30pm
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Robin |
Pack Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 11-12 |
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Robin |
Beginner Trip |
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November 2014
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| 5 |
7:00-8:30pm |
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Training for New Members |
| 12 |
7:00-8:00pm
Pack Inspection at 6:30pm |
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Pack Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 15-16 |
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Beginner Trip |
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December 2014
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| 10 |
7:00-8:00pm
Pack Inspection at 6:30pm
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Pack Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 13-14 |
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Beginner Trip |
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January 2015
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7 |
7:00-8:30pm |
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Training for New Members |
| 14 |
7:00-8:00pm
Pack Inspection at 6:30pm
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Pack
Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 17-18 |
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Advanced Beginner
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February 2015
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| 11 |
7:00-8:00pm
Pack Inspection at 6:30pm
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Pack
Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 14-15 |
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Beginner Trip |
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March 2015
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| 11 |
7:00-8:00pm
Pack Inspection at 6:30pm |
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Pack
Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 14-15 |
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Advanced Beginner |
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April 2015
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| 8 |
7:00-8:00pm
Pack Inspection at 6:30pm
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Pack Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 11-12 |
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Advanced Beginner |
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May 23-25: Back Country Trip over Memorial Weekend for Wilderness Training |
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June/July/August 2015
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| Summer Prep Hike Schedule
TBD |
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Scouts and Families All Welcome! |
Wednesday
night (7 miles) and Weekend (10 miles) Training Hikes for Summer
Sierra Miler |
| TBA |
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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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