20-Mile Hike 2017

20-Mile Hike 2017

Despite the rain, we decided to stick with our plans to hike the 20 miles at Oak Mountain on January 22, 2017, and 44 Scouts and Adults showed up to meet the challenge.  The morning was perfect hiking weather, then around 1:00 PM just two miles from the 2:00 rest stop...
Ski Trip 2017

Ski Trip 2017

Ski trip 2017 was a true success with a full day of Skiing and Snow Boarding at Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley, NOC.  Sometimes you have to just trust your gut and go despite concerns that there might not be any snow to ski on. We did that and it paid off. On...
Grimes Canoe Adventure 2016

Grimes Canoe Adventure 2016

One of the true adventures of Scouting is to strap your camping gear in a canoe and head off down the river.  At Grimes Canoe Base Troop 97 did just that.  We honed our canoeing skills on Saturday morning traveling 7 miles downriver without gear stopping for lunch at...
Pinhoti Backpack Trip 2016

Pinhoti Backpack Trip 2016

The weekend backpacking trip went very well thanks to Bill Abel’s superior mapping skills.  Saturday began with a two mile hike into a beautiful saddle on the backside of Cheaha Mountain.  We setup camp, had lunch and then ventured on a 5 mile trek that took us across...
Destination Unknown 2015 – Little River Canyon

Destination Unknown 2015 – Little River Canyon

It was a great weekend to camp and explore the Little River Canyon located near Fort Payne. We had an opportunity watch kayakers brave the 45’ falls, then hike down the canyon to capture the beauty of the river. We had a short hike to the Little River Canyon Center...