02/03/2016
Hello!
It's time for Operation Winter Warrior sign ups. This will be a great opportunity to train with other local YM units AND some local BSA troops.
SIGN UP LINK ---> www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAA92CAAFB6-operation
STAFF - we need staff for this event. If you are available to attend, please sign up using the sign up form.
Lewis and Clark Young Marines are excited to partner with the Northwest Regiment Young Marines, the Cascade Pacific Council Boy Scouts, Venturing, Varsity and Explorer youth programs for this year's cold weather "living" course. While skills demonstrated this weekend will come in handy in the event our youth ever find themselves sheltering in place during a cold weather experience this is not intended to be a course in cold weather survival. Among other things we anticipate having instructors for snowshoeing, cross country skiing, winter land navigation, fire starting in wet and unfavorable conditions, avalanche awareness and winter first aid including hypothermia and frostbite identification and treatment. If you have working knowledge on any of these topics or other winter safety skills please contact Mr. Hildebrant directly at [email protected] or 360-619-8422.
SAFETY NOTE: All participants must have a functional whistle on them at all times for emergency signaling in the unlikely event of injury, distress or disorientation.
DETAILS
When: Friday 2/12/16 through Saturday 2/13/16
Meet Time: Friday 2/12/16 at Safe Harbor Church @ 1000
Return Time: Saturday 2/13/16 to the church @ 2100
Cost: $35 per person
Where Are We Going? Koshko Snow Park, Washington
Some food will be provided by the Boy Scouts and is included in the $35 registration fee. Participants will receive a hot meal Friday night dinner, Saturday morning breakfast, Saturday lunch. Saturday dinner will be food brought from home. It is appropriate to pack and bring some high protein snacks like granola bars, nuts, etc. also. Plan for that.
Gear list is below. There will be a gear check on Thurs 2/11/16. This is mandatory. Bring ALL your packed gear.
Knives - allowed for NCOs and SNCOs ONLY. Do you have your signed knife policy form turned in? This MUST be signed by your parent and turned in to the Adjutant on or before 2/11/16 in order for NCOs to carry their knives. The knife policy is a National policy and we must follow it.
BSA required age limit - 13 year of age (by 3/31/16).
The gear list is below. Begin taking a look at it. It's a fairly comprehensive gear list and might take some time to gether all the needed supplies. Please don't wait until the last minute to begin to pull these items together. Don't plan on purchasing all this equipment either. Be creative -- borrow from friends/family/neighbors what you don't have.
Each YM will be bringing their own food for Saturday's dinner. It will be whatever grilled meat you bring for yourself (adult staff will be doing the grilling). Please bring enough food for Saturday dinner and several snacks. All the foods need to be packed in by the YM in their packs and any pots/pans you need to cook with. I always sent paper plates/bowls/utensils so they can be disposed of, but all trash does need to be packed out at the end of the week-end.
GEAR
sleeping Bag (minimum 15 degree rating)
sleeping pad (Thermarest or Ensolite pad)
backpack (remember to find one for your size)?
flashlight and spare batteries
whistle (on a string around your neck)
sunglasses or goggles
chapstick
sunblock
identification – LCYM identification card, school identification, or ODL/WDL
medications
fork and spoon
pocket knife
small bowl
small cook set
50 feet of parachute cord (550 cord)
matches
emergency blanket
small notebook
pen
compass
first aid basics (Ace bandage, band-aids, antiseptic ointment, etc.)
CLOTHES
4 pairs wool or fleece socks (low abrasion against blisters and warm if wet)
1 wool or fleece cap
2 pairs of gloves
2 changes of skivvies
Skin Layer (1st layer)
2 sets long johns (upper and lower)
(NO TEE SHIRTS OR 100% cotton. MUST BE 50/50 mix with wool or polypropylene.)
Second Layer
1 set fleece or wool shirt (or sweater) and pants (thickly lined sweats work good too – also may wear cammies on top of thin sweats instead)
1 extra set of lowers
Third Layer
Insulated jacket (see below for note) and pants (wool pants or thick fleece)
Wind Layer
Water proof parka and pants (waterproof insulated jacket is okay – rain pants or ski pants are a must)
SNOW BOOTS ARE A MUST HAVE- insulated liners, waterproof, and sealed shell. NO COMBAT BOOTS. (Recommended brands are Hodgeman, Sorel, and a myriad of others.)
********ABSOLUTELY NO BLUE JEANS OR CORDUROYS ALLOWED!!!!!! *******
COLD SOAKED DENIM AND THE SUBSEQUENT FREEZE-UP OF SAID FABRIC IS A DIRECT PATH TO HYPOTHERMIA.
LOCATION: Koshko Snow Park
Kristine Lewis 8-)
Adjutant, Lewis & Clark Young Marines
1st Washington Battalion, NW Regiment
6th Young Marine Division
www.lcym.org
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Hello! It's time for Operation Winter Warrior sign ups. This will be a great opportunity to train with other local YM units AND some local BSA troops. STAFF - we need staff for this event. If you are available to attend, please sign up using the sign up form. Lewis and Clark Young Marines are…
