We will depart from the Deep Creek Trail head located in the Deep Creek Campground. We will divide into ability groups that range from beginner level (1-3 miles of easy/moderate terrain) to experienced level (3-5+ miles). We will be camping at reserved backcountry campsites (each site has a limit of 8 campers) within Great Smoky National Park.GEAR: This is a backpacking campout and appropriate gear is necessary. There will be no base camp option.Patrols will divide into ability groups based on skill level and the number of scouts and adults who participate.*Hiking boots are strongly recommended.*Backpacks and backpacking tents are required. Please contact the Troop Quartermaster should you need to borrower Troop gear.*Scouts should plan to carry ALL gear and food inside a backpack. Make sure to leave room in your backpack for food and cookware that will be distributed the morning of departure.HEALTH FORM:All participants (Scouts & Adults) on this campout are REQUIRED to have a complete health form on file, including Parts A, B1 & B2, and a copy of the front and back of the health insurance card. Please submit by Wednesday before the trip.TRANSPORTATION:We need at least 8 ADULTS to drive ScoutsTRAILER PULLER:We need 1 Adult to pull the trailerScouts from Troop 370 should always travel in Class A uniformsMEALS:All meals will be planned at the Wednesday campout planning meeting using the patrol method.ADULT PARTICIPATION:We need 8-10 adults to attend this campout and help lead ability groups, camp setup, meal prep & drive.Each ability group and campsite must have 2 deep leadership.Adults must be current with Youth Protection certification. This course may be taken online at www.scouting.org/training/adult.FEE:Scouts: $35Adults: NoneScholarships are always available for our camping trips. If you require assistance, please contact Harry Evans (hgevans@bellsouth.net) or John Buehner (jebuehnersr@comcast.net) for additional information.Please respect the Trip Captain's time and pay fees and submit Health Forms by WEDNESDAY end of the Campout Planning Meeting:TRIP CAPTAIN:Cyrus Sharp, 404.307.1994, chsharp3@gmail.com