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Scouts make alterations to the sleds the night before the events. These included replacing worn runners from last year, and adding additional boards to better tie gear down.
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Everyone got up bright and early for a nice, hot breakfast before starting out for the day. The cooking caused a lot of smoke in the cabin, forcing some windows to be opened despite the 20-degree weather.
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As cleanup finished, Scouts prepared for the days events by practicing their knots and other skills.
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Each sled carried everything the boys would need for the day, including plenty of water for when they got thirsty.
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At one event the patrol had to simulate an ice rescue, throwing a rope 5o feet to a target. They had to combine multiple pieces of smaller ropes, and then determine how to get both the distance and accuracy.
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Another station simulated a traverse of open water across a single rope. All members of the patrol had to get across as fast as possible.
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Usually these events have a station to practice fire building skills. This time they had to use flint and steel or other non-match/lighter methods. After a few failed attempts, the Pryo-Hippie Patrol used a log and a frying pan to place their fire closer to the target string, making due with a smaller fire to accomplish their goal. This earned them special recognition at the awards ceremony for thinking outside the box.
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After the contests were finished, there was plenty of time for enjoying the camp and the snow. Scouts used a tarp as a sled, sliding down the hills and having a good time.
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After the campfire was the nighttime sled race. The sled was loaded to a set weight, and the patrol had to travel almost 2 miles in the dark on a race against the clock.
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The day ended with a Troop 205 campfire in the cabin, a few new songs and skits, and a lot of laughs.
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