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Iron Chef Results
The Enigmas won the day on taste with their Chicken Quesadilla although
Monkey Madness took the award for best execution. Beyond the cooking
competition, there was the infamous Batan Death March of the ill marked Red
Trail. So badly marked was the trail that the troop found themselves even with
four maps and three compasses in the New Jersey side of Camp Alpine.
An earlier hike to the "castle and a thousand steps to the pier ruins was far
more enjoyable although Ms Shafer was heard to mutter on a number of occasions...
"I can not believe there is no escalator !"
It was also a mystery as to why the site staff placed the troop in what
seemed the furthest lean-to site and also the wettest. Regardless, the Troop had
a good time, made a great fire, ate well and slept deeply ( ...and JP didn't
fall out of anything.)
Click HERE for Photos of
the Event !
From Troop 22's Senior Patrol
Directions,
Iron chef Details, Schedule,
Trip Contacts
All,
Ben, David, and myself had a senior patrol meeting at my house on Friday 23. At
the meeting we discussed the details of the Iron Chef, the schedule, food
assignments, sleeping conditions, directions, and Camp Alpine rules. We'll work
on advancement, Totin' Chip, and of course, cooking. The theme of the Iron Chef
is to have a cook off between the patrols to see who can make the best meal
using any combination of the required ingredients.The patrols will be judged by
the leaders and the Senior Patrol and the winning patrol will enjoy a steak
dinner, courtesy of the losing patrol, at a following camp out.
Food Assignments
John - Bread, peanut butter, and jelly
for 14 or 15 people
Curtis - Trail Mix and other snacks for
14 or 15 people
Thomas - Bananas, crescent rolls,
chocolate, graham crackers
David/Ben
- the required ingredients for the patrol cook off for the patrol plus
three more
Austin - Iced Tea mix, marshmallows,
cinnamon sugar
Ian - eggs, bacon, and ketchup (enough
for seven)
Marcello - energy drinks (Gatorade,
water, etc., no soda) for 14-15 people
Bring your receipts to the next meeting
which we will tally to identify the total cost per scout for the trip.
The schedule below is an outline of what we will be doing
up at the camp. Besides the time to meet at the Church, it is not set in stone.
If anyone has any addition suggestions or questions you can contact any of the
leaders.
Iron Chef: The schedule
Scouts are expected to have had breakfast, bring a
bagged lunch, unless they are having the peanut butter and jelly brought, and a
reasonable and healthy snack for the trip. The Saturday dinner and breakfast
will be cooked by the patrols.
Saturday
Meet at church at 8:00 AM
Arrive at Alpine about 9:00 AM
Set Up Camp (review site, gather wood)
Morning activities: Tenderfoot, Second and First Class
advancement activities
Cooking tips, knots , possible orienteering overview.
5 Mile hike with bagged lunch.
Return back to site, prepare fires/stoves
Begin to prepare dinner
Dinner
Campfire , relaxation
Tents at 10 PM / Lights Out 11 PM
Sunday
Breakfast
Break down , pack up
Leave site 8:30-9:30 AM
Iron Chef Details:
Competition
ingredients:
Meat of choice, bread, cheese, olive oil, salt/pepper and spices
of choice, jalapeño peppers.
Patrols can use any combination or all ingredients, but no
other ingredients may be added. Meat can be precooked to facilitate completing
dinner in a reasonable time.
Camp Alpine Details
At our site you can choose between sleeping
in a tent or in a lean twos. If you want to use a tent contact your patrol
leader and they will bring one for you.
While we are at Camp Alpine we must adhere
to their code of conduct. They have supplied a list of what we are not allowed
to do, so please read it carefully to make sure that you don't bring anything
prohibited. There are also directions to Camp Alpine from New York and New
Jersey to help you reach the site.
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Units need to supply their
own water containers, garbage bags, etc.
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Do not climb on roofs or
through the windows of any of our camp buildings or over any fences.
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Garbage must be taken to
assigned areas.
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Units should leave a courtesy
supply of firewood (enough for one full night) upon checking out.
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All units must check out with
a Camp Ranger or their designee. Additional fees for damage, propane, etc.
will be collected at this time. A Scout is Clean and the general rule is
always leave camp a little better than when you arrived. All loaned equipment
must be returned in good, clean working condition.
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The following are
not allowed
at camp for the safety and enjoyment of all
campers: pets, fireworks, personal guns, rifles, bows, arrows, slingshots or
other weapons, sheath knives or machetes, chainsaws, snowmobiles, dirt bikes,
motorcycles, ATVs or other motorized vehicles, alcoholic beverages, drugs or
controlled substances.
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The use of all liquid fuels is prohibited.
Propane appliances are permitted and must be used with caution under adult
supervision. Campfires must be built in established campfire rings only. Keep
fires small, never leave them unattended and be sure they are “cold out” when
finished.
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Do not cut or injure any standing tree or shrub.
Do not ditch tents or dig holes for any purpose. Do not kill or abuse any
wildlife.
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Units are not allowed to use waterfront or pool
facilities without expressed permission of the Ranger.
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All units must observe the 11 PM curfew.
Directions to Alpine
By Car from New York City :
Travel to the George Washington Bridge taking the upper level. Take your first
exit on your right in New Jersey ( Palisades Pkwy. North). Travel for about 9
miles to exit 2 - Alpine approach road. Follow the exit around under the Pkwy.
to a traffic light (this will be Route 9W). Make a right hand turn and travel
north for about 1-1/4 miles. Alpine Scout Camp will be on your left hand side.
By Car from New Jersey :
From southern or mid-New Jersey , you can take
either the New Jersey Turnpike or Garden State Pkwy. to Interstate 80. Travel on
80 to the last exit before the George Washington Bridge toll (this will be in
Fort Lee ). The exit will say Route 9 and Palisades Pkwy. You may then take
either Route 9W for 10 miles to Camp Alpine (it will be on your left), or get on
to the Palisades Pkwy. and travel for about 9 miles to exit 2 - Alpine approach
road. Follow the exit around under the Pkwy. to a traffic light (this will be
Route 9W). Make a right hand turn and travel north for about 1-1/4 miles. Alpine
Scout Camp will be on your left hand side.
I hope that this answered everyone's questions about the trip,
but if anyone
has any questions you can
contact your patrol leader, or a member of the senior patrol or adult
leadership:
Contacts
-Senior Patrol Leader: Ian Mauhs
-Patrol: The Enigmas
Patrol Leader: Ben Slaw
-Patrol: Monkey Madness
Patrol Leader: David Slaw
Scoutmaster: Mr.
Fred Silva /
fjsilva@yahoo.com / 946-7851 /
917-217-1195
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