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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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2012/2013
Backpacking Group Events
2-22-123 NOTE: March/April Dates Updated
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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| 19 |
6:00-8:00pm; presentation at 6:30
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Kathryn |
Information Night @ Sports Basement, 1177 Kern Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA |
| 26 |
7:00-8:30pm |
Marie, Kathryn |
Training for New Members |
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October |
| 10 |
7:00-8:00pm; Pack Inspec at 6:30pm |
Marie |
Pack Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 13-14 |
TBD |
Marie |
Beginner Trip |
24 |
7:00-8:30pm |
tbd |
Training for New Members |
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November |
| 7 |
7:00-8:00pm |
tbd |
Pack Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 10-11 |
TBD |
tbd |
Beginner Trip |
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December |
| 5 |
7:00-8:00pm |
tbd (not Kathryn) |
Pack Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 8-9 |
TBD |
tbd (not Kathryn) |
Beginner car-camping trip with 10 mile day hike and skills practice |
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January |
| 9 |
7:00-8:00pm |
tbd (not Marie) |
Pack
Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 12-13 |
TBD |
tbd (not Marie) |
Advanced Beginner Trip |
23 |
7:00-8:30pm |
Marie |
Training for New Members |
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February |
| 6 |
7:00-8:00pm |
Marie |
Pack
Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 9-10 |
TBD |
Marie |
Beginner Trip |
| 27 |
7:00-8:30pm |
Kathryn, Marie |
SUMMER MILER MEETING!!!! |
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March |
| 6 |
7:00-8:00pm |
Kathryn |
Pack
Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 9-10 |
TBD |
Kathryn |
Advanced Beginner |
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April |
| 17 |
7:00-8:00pm |
Kathryn |
Pack Inspection/Planning for Weekend Trip |
| 20-21 |
TBD |
Kathryn |
Service Trip to Northern Bay Area |
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May 25-27: Long Trip over Memorial Weekend for Wilderness Training |
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June/July/August |
| June |
TBD |
tbd |
Year End Social |
| 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 |
| July/Aug |
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Summer
Miler Trip (30+ miles) |
Changes
can occur especially considering the possible closure of State Parks in so please contact
us in advance if you are interested in a trip. Email us at the address shown below.
Stay informed by joining our mailing list (email us to be added)
Planning Meetings Last Longer if a Pack Inspection is Needed.
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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