My Best Ever Scout Camping Weekend

Scouts from Troop 514 left early Saturday for their annual rock climbing weekend at Hoffer Lake, above Anthony Lake.  We knew we would encounter skiffs of snow, but little did we realize we would be breaking trail in close to twelve inches.

We enjoyed true winter camping. The boys adjusted for the conditions, working together to pitch their tents, cook their food, gather firewood and stay warm.

Hoffer Lake was lightly frozen. The late afternoon light created marvelous color tones on the lake. When I awoke Sunday morning after a chilly night, I was grateful to be there, amidst this snow cover beauty, rather than simply sitting in my easy chair at home drinking coffee.  Coffee outdoors by the campfire was much better 🙂

Anthony Lake snow
Anthony Lake snow
Troop 514 hiking to Hoffer Lake
Troop 514 hiking to Hoffer Lake
Troop 514 hiking in snow
Troop 514 hiking in snow
Troop 514
Troop 514
BSA Troop 514
BSA Troop 514
Scouts drying socks
Scouts drying socks
A great meal, BSA Troop 514
A great meal, BSA Troop 514
Hoffer Lake sunset
Hoffer Lake sunset
hoffer Lake ice and snow
hoffer Lake ice and snow
Scouts watching sunset
Scouts watching sunset
Hoffer Lake camping, snow camping
Hoffer Lake camping, snow camping

 

 

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