2025 Climbing Trip Itinerary & Packing List

2025 Climbing Trip to Rock Face Park Itinerary and Packing List

Thursday - September 11th

7:00 PM – Grubmasters' Grocery Shopping at Food Lion (8118 Blair Rd, Mint Hill, NC)
- In an effort to maximize time and efficiency, only the Scouts selected to grocery shop will do so on Thursday at 7pm. I will contact these families directly in a separate email on Wednesday, September 10th
- If your scout is one of those, please drop them off at the Food Lion on Blair Rd (right near the church) to shop for our groceries for the weekend
- Scouts can be picked up at 8:00 pm at the Scout Hut
8:00 PM - Gear Drop (optional)
- Drop off your gear for trip early as you likely don't need the gear on Friday before the trip
- Pack toiletries in day pack to allow use on Friday before we depart

Departure from Scout Hut - Friday, September 12th

Please arrive at Hut at 5:30 pm to drop gear and load trailer. We need to depart by 6:00 pm arrive at the campground by 7:30 PM
- Scouts need to be in full class A uniforms for departure
- We will not be stopping for dinner so please make sure your Scouts are fed before arriving or choose to add a Chick-fil-a Boxed Meal to your RSVP!

Arrival back at Scout Hut - Sunday, September 14th

Estimated arrival back at Hut is 11:30 am. Updates on ETA will come through Band and Text via Scoutbook. This is not when Scouts are cleared to leave.
- Scouts need to help unload Troop gear, unpack leftover food and clean up before being dismissed
- Please pack some snacks or extra cash for a gas station stop on the way back to Mint Hill

Trip Locations:

Camping Location: Love Valley Campground
- Address: 135 Pless Ln, Statesville, NC 28625
- Phone: (704) 998-1087
- Campsite: Group Camp Site
  - Camp should have some cell phone service so please feel free to text Mr. Hall (770) 601-1044 if you need to contact the Troop.
Climbing Location: Rocky Face Park
- Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area
  - Address: 3451 Rocky Face Church Rd, Hiddenite, NC 28636
  - Phone: (828) 632-1093

Payment:

The cost of the trip is $30 per Scout which includes transportation, campsite fee and groceries.
- There is an option to add on a Chick-Fil-A boxed meal for dinner on Friday night. This will add on approximately $10
We need payment before they depart on Friday. If food/gas costs end up lower, we will refund any excess to Scout accounts.
Please send extra money with your Scout(s) for in case we stop for a snack on the way home.
If you would like to pay via PayPal, you can do so here

Weather

Hi/Lo Temps:
- Friday Night: Temps around 70 when we arrive; lows in low-to-mid 50s overnight. Sunny and clear.
- Saturday: Highs in Upper 70s during the day and lows in low-to-mid 50s overnight. Sunny and clear.
- Sunday Morning: Temps in low to mid 60s. Sunny and clear.
While the forecast doesn't call for rain, it's North Carolina in fall... the weather can change at a moment's notice.

What Clothing to Bring:

Gear:

Backpack or Duffel Bag
Day pack with 10 Scout Essentials
Tent & Footprint (No need to bring if you already have a tent mate and arrangements to use a troop tent or your tentmate's tent)
Ground Sleeping Pad
Sleeping Bag rated to 50 degrees or below
Pillow
Mess Kit
Personal First Aid Kit
Water Bottle (filled up before arriving at hut)
Water purification method (purification tablets, water filter, etc)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, soap & shampoo if you plan to take a shower)
Small Towel
Toilet Paper – ½ roll (just in case)
Headlamp or Flashlight w/ extra batteries
Camp chair
Deck of Playing Cards/Game (optional for downtime)
Ball/Frisbee (optional for downtime)
Knife (Totin’ Chip Required)
Fishing Gear (optional for downtime)
Scoutbook
Extra money for Sunday convenience store stop (we may make a stop on the way home on Sunday)
Scout Spirit