2026 BEECH MOUNTAIN RESORT MOUNTAIN BIKING TRIP ITINERARY AND PACKING LIST

Departure from Scout Hut - Friday, July 24th

• Please arrive at Hut at 5:30 pm to drop gear and load trailer. We aim to depart by 6:00 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 - Saturday, July 25th

• Estimated arrival back at Hut is 7:00 PM. 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 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

Camping Location: Troop 109 Scout Hut @ Boone United Methodist Church

• Address:  471 New Market Blvd, Boone, NC 28607
• We should have decent cell phone service during the weekend, so please feel free to text Mr. Hall (770) 601-1044 if you need to contact the Troop.

Payment:

• The cost of the trip is dependent on options selected. Please refer to your signup for the total needed to be paid.
• 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 dinner on Friday and a snack on the way home.

Weather

• Fri Night: TBA
• Saturday: TBA
• ​Weather in the mountains can change at a moment's notice so be sure to Be Prepared!

What Clothing to Bring:

• Scout Uniform - Class A & B
• Pants (highly recommended for mountain biking)
• Short-sleeve Shirt
• Hat
• Underwear
• PJs/something to wear to bed
• Closed toe shoes (No CROCS!)
• Rain Gear (weather is TBD, but you should be prepared…it’s the mountains)

Gear:

• Backpack or Duffel Bag
• Day pack
• Ground Sleeping Pad or Cot
• Sleeping Bag (we will be in a climate controlled building so low temp rating is not needed on this trip)
• Pillow
• Mess Kit
• Personal First Aid Kit
• Water Bottle
• Sunscreen
• Hand warmers
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, soap & shampoo if you plan to take a shower)
• Small Towel
• Toilet Paper – ½ roll (just in case)
• Bike Helmet (if bringing own bike and not renting )
• ​Deck of Playing Cards/Game (optional for downtime)
• Ball/Frisbee (optional for downtime)
• Knife (Totin’ Chip Required)
• Scoutbook
• Extra money for Saturday at lunch and snacks at Beech Mountain Lodge
• Scout Spirit