For weeks Devon has been preparing for this high adventure trip. It sounds exhausting...
The Plan:
Monday - bike 53 miles in the "Land between the Lakes" in southwestern Kentucky, camp.
Tuesday - backpack hike 25 miles over to Mammoth Caves, camp at Mammoth Caves.
Wednesday - canoe the Indiana River to the entrance of Mammoth Caves, do the Starlight cave tour, camp at Fort Knox.
Thursday - Fort Knox simulation shooting and obstacle course - hike to Irquois Park, camp.
Friday - Hike from Irquois Park to Crestwood.
In preparation Devon biked 15-20 miles with a 10 pound Camelpack on his back, or ran/jogged/walked a few miles. He had just finished the canoeing merit badge at camp so I knew he was prepared for canoeing as well. Hopefully he is prepared for the strenuous exercise.
Devon also was only allowed what he could carry so we had to make sure his pack was light. They would have to purify their drinking water, cook their food on the land, sleep on ground. We bought Devon a one-man tent, UV water purifier, small tripod camp chair, dehydrated food packs, and a light weight cooking set. He had to have bug spray, first aid, and the standards - pocket knife, compass, etc.
It is so exciting to have all the items - Devon is ready...
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