Ethan's Backpacking Trip

Ethan got to go on  his first scout backpacking trip last weekend. It's hard to believe that he is old enough for me to send off on an overnight scout trip. I was secretly hoping Jeremy would go, so that I wouldn't really feel like I was sending him off a long. Of course he had to work, so Ethan was off with 2 scout leaders, 4 other boys and one awesome Grandpa volunteer! Cole's grandpa came along and took all of the great pictures. The boys loved having him. He is a lot of fun and knows a ton about scouting.

The boys left Friday morning and hiked up near Lynx lake in Prescott. They slept on the ground, with no tent. They cooked all of their own meals and hiked in all of their supplies! I was really proud of how well they all did. Ethan's pack weighed in at 31 pounds. He was sure it weighed 100! That is pretty heavy though for someone who only weighs 89 pounds. He had such a great time! I am so thankful for the scouting program and the adults who volunteer their time. I am also so grateful that Ethan has such a great group of boys his age. What a wonderful opportunity to learn and be independent. He had a great time!

The scouts and leaders after the hike. They were tired and dirty, but had a fantastic time!

Ethan and Cole, ready for the hike.

Ethan found a couple horny toads.

Ethan and his fellow scouts, Cole, Tanner, Austin, Brandon.

Cooking a spaghetti dinner.

Ethan carrying wood for their fort.

The boys' fort!