Backpacking up Kaiser Peak

As if a week of Scout Camp weren’t enough, five Scouts from Troops 64 and 4064 added an extra night after camp ended to hike up Kaiser Peak and spend another night under the stars. It was an especially impressive undertaking considering the hike is 10.5 miles up and back with an elevation gain of nearly 3,000 feet. But totally worth it for the view of the Central Sierras. As with any campout, the emphasis was on learning through experience. The Scouts practiced cooking dehydrated meals, swam in a mountain lake, and did all the navigation themselves. If they weren’t already dirty by the time camp ended, they were even more so after this.