Phoenix Patrol Hikes the AT

The Phoenix patrol had a fun backpacking hike on the Springer Mountain part of the AT. We saw deer, waterfalls and played in the creek. We heard an owl that night and slept really good in the campsite that we choose by the creek.

-- Hank M, Phoenix Patrol Scribe

50 Miler, Fires Creek & Hiwasee River

The Fires Creek Rim Trail is 26 miles of up and down. This trail was one of the hardest trails most of us had done. We summited countless peaks with no switchbacks. There were multiple times we went in search of a reasonable water source to pump drinking water from. Also we found plenty of opportunities for disaster, none of which were exploited. On our second night we got pounded with rain in tents that were incapable of repelling the water that was hitting them. Soon after we woke up, we began drying out gear and sleeping bags. Many of us wanted to quit. When we pulled into camp in the evening we were praying that no more rain would come. Thankfully it didn’t. The final day on the trail finished with pizza, coke, and a much wanted campfire.

The canoeing on the Hiwassee River was not easy for some of us. Near the afternoon the wind would come in and blow us every which way. We ended up doing ~24 miles on the water, our final destination was a boat ramp that never seemed to get any closer no matter how hard we pulled with the paddle.

Over all, it is a good trail and river, and definitely on my “been there done that, (and don’t want to do it again)” list.

-- Timothy, SPL

Memorial day flag placement

We had six scout come out to Marietta National Cemetery last Saturday to help honor our nation's fallen soldiers. Good job everyone.

Shoot-out 2009

The annual troop shoot-out this month was a great success. The weather was great and we shot rifle and shotgun all weekend. Coyotes cried and clay pigeons "died".

Congratulations To New Eagle Scout Kenny Busey

Kenny Busey successfully completed his Eagle Board of Review this Thursday. Great job, Kenny!

Service project at John Knox

Saturday we had a great turn-out for a service project spreading new mulch onto the playground at John Knox church. Good job, everyone!

Foothills District Banquet - February 2009

Troop 772 once again received the coveted Chicken Pin award for accomplishing its goals in 2008. Congratulations to the Scouts and Scouters and Parents of Troop 772 for a great year!

Congratulations to Troop 772's Newest Eagle Scout

Congratulations to Sam Gantt who successfully completed his Eagle Board of Review last week. Well done!