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Border to Border

Date: June 17, 2023 - June 25, 2023 | Time: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm




The Cape Fear Council is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to hike, bike, and paddle 151 miles from Gatewood, VA to the South Carolina line south of Hamlet, NC. This event will showcase the grit and determination of scouts from across the Cape Fear Council to accomplish this mammoth challenge. Our council contingent consists of one Troop comprised of a maximum of 25 Scouts. The Hike Across the State will also encompass three Shakedown events leading up to the big day which will focus on team building, gear preparation, and physical training. Please complete the registration form below to participate.

 Qualifications to attend the Hike Across the State will include:

  • MUST have a current BSA membership.

  • MUST be at least 13 years of age by the first day of the event but has not reached their 18th birthday by the last day.

  • Submitted BSA Annual Health & Medical Record.

  • Meet the height and weight limits set by Philmont

Shakedown Dates:
February 11th & 12th, 2023
April 22nd & 23rd, 2023
May 5th & 6th, 2023

 

This event is full and any additional Scout that registers will be placed on a wait list.

 

Border to Border Registration

Name
Address
Gender
If Adult, would you be willing to help on support team?
Please check the equipment you are able to use:
Which Shakedowns are you able to attend?

Details

Start:
June 17, 2023
End:
June 25, 2023

Refund Policy  Fees are generally not refundable; however they are transferable to other Scouts in the same unit.  Full refunds will only be considered if requested in writing using the Activity Transfer/Refund Request Form a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of Council organized activity (cub camp, merit badge days, jamboree, Philmont, etc.) and are subject to approval by the Council Camping Committee.

 Partial refunds may be given for later requests due to emergencies, medical situations or mandatory summer school.  Requests for partial refunds must be received in writing by the Program Director no later than 10 days after the conclusion of activity and will be reviewed by the Council Camping Committee.  Notify the Program Director immediately if a Scout may not attend activity due to illness, injury or a personal issue.

All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and mailed to the Council Service Center attention Program Director or emailed to martin.clemmer@scouting.org. Attention: Activity Transfer/Refund Request.  Please include how the check should be made out, who it is to be mailed to, and all pertinent information in relation to the reason for the refund.