Head of Dean

Today, Hike Day 8, was one of the longest with packs on thus far. We left our campsite at about 8am and initially descended to Highway 64 which is the lowest altitude we will see for the rest of the trip. From there we started climbing. Along the way we passes through Santa Claus Camp, which did not look much like the north pole. There was a cabin there that had a sign on the door that read "Do Not Enter. Hantavirus Inside."  No Christmas this year, boys and girls. 

Three miles later and many hundreds of feet higher, we arrived at Head of Dean camp. This camp has a theme of activities and challenges - which have kept the scouts occupied until well after sunset.