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 Our practice camp was held at Birch Lake State Forest, north of Melrose, Minnesota. |
 The leaders taught several things about what to expect in the Philmont backcountry. |
 The crew members take a break between sessions at Birch Lake State Forest. |
 The state forest was a great place to get the feel of a Philmont hike with its hilly trails. |
 The crews did two hikes during the weekend practice. |
 The leaders demonstrated how to set up a dining fly. |
 Two crew members set up their tent for the night. |
 The practice camp was held the first weekend in May. |
 A picture of Crew 713E2 before we left St. Cloud, Minnesota. |
 A picture of Crew 713E1 at the council's service center. |
 It was a foggy morning when we left on July 10th. |
 Both crews posed for a picture before leaving on their journey. |
 A lunch break was held at Cabelas on the way through South Dakota. |
 The crews stayed at a university in South Dakota for one evening. |
 Both crews posed together for a picture at Mount Rushmore. |
 The members of Melrose Troop 68 at Mount Rushmore. |