Sunday, July 29, 2012

Outing report: Pineknot camping / ziplining

Unit: Troop 415
Leader: Paul Brown

Date of outing: July 21, 2012
Name of camp / trail / waterway: Pineknot (near Snow Summit)

How did your unit's trip go?

Scouts and adults had a great time ziplining. The three-hour tour includes an off-road ride two miles into the forest in safari jeeps, with nine high-speed zipline runs that run down Big Bear Mountain with a beautiful suspension bridge with stunning views of Johnson Valley.


Only down side is that you cannot video or take pictures. You need to purchase their pictures for $45.00 a set.

Attended: 8 youth, 4 adults
Campsites used: 2
Max camping: 6
Max parking: 2

Type of outing: Other (Camping and Zip Lining)

Conditions

Weather: Warm during the day and cool at night

Facilities

Number of sites available: 47
Water: Piped
Toilet facilities: Flush
Tables: yes
Fire rings: yes
Type of fires allowed: campfire and stove
Permits/fees: $53 per site and "Action Zip Lines" costing $99 per person, or if 10 or more, $89.10

Recommend return visit?:  yes
Recommendations: Action Zip Lines is a professional company with safety a top priority. This is a great spring and summertime outing.
Scouts had fun?: yes
Scout's Own highlight: The Scouts had a great time ziplining

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