2015 Bag Night Challenge

Troop92

Well-Known Member
Location
Layton, UT
Total Nights: 10

1/30 - One night at Willard Bay South Marina
2/20 - One night around Heber
3/27 - One night backside Willard Peak
4/24 - One night Horseshoe Springs
5/15 - "One night" in a cabin up above Causey Res.
6/19 - One night up Left Hand Fork above Hyrum/Logan.
8/3-8 - Five nights at Treasure Mountain Scout Camp in the Tetons near Driggs, ID



 

thefirstzukman

Finding Utah
Supporting Member
Total 15 nights

1 - 1/23 lake fork
2 - 1/30 lake fork

Missed Some in here


3 - 7/17 Diamond Fork
4-5 7/25-7/26 Fish Lake
6 - 7/27 Escalante Wide Hollow Res
7 - 7/28 Elk Mountain
8-9 7/29-7/30 Moab
10-11 7/31-8/1 Scofield Res
12 - 8/21 Lake Fork
13 - 8/29 Strawberry
14 - 9/6 Sheep creek
15 - 9/11 Right Fork Hobble Creek

Ill try to track all my nights this year
 

ID Bronco

Registered User
Location
Idaho Falls, ID
Total: 30 Nights (Awesome, I think that equals last year and we are not done yet!)
3 Nights in Yellowstone Backcountry in Slough Creek!


First Night 1-16-17-2015 Scout Campout
Second Night 3-13-2015 Scout Campout - Pine Creek Pass, ID (Snow caves that didn't last. Most beautiful sunrise I've seen in years)
Third through Fifth nights - 3-26-29, 2015 - City of Rocks & Castle Rock in Idaho - If you haven't been there and like rock climbing, hiking, or cool rock formations you should make it a point to visit!
Sixth night - 4-24-25 McCammon Turkey Hunting - Good times, lots of rain, a couple of fish, lots of turkeys, but no kills.
Seventh night - Wyatt's 7th birthday, May 1-2 he wanted a campout with Dad. Very cool. First night in my refreshed north face 2 man 4 season.
Nights 8-11 (5-21-25, 2015) Kaughman/Birch Creek - Motorcycling, Fishing, Exploring, sweet food, lots of fires!
Twelfth night - (5-29-30, 2015) Moody Creek, ID - Good fellowship, small creek fishing, tent camping with my four boys! Good tradition and great memories!
13-14 Nights Heise Hot Springs - Tent Youth Conference. Awesome activities, beautiful campground, comfy Cot!
Night 15 - Grand Teton National Park Gross Venture Campground - Tent - Daddy Daughter camp out. Kayaking in String Lake. Vehicle trouble aside it was a good time.
Nights 16 & 17 Springbarring (yes I think that is a new hip word) it in the rain. It was double cool for me - one of my boys was attending so I hung with him, but my older boy was a staff member too. It was cool to see him in a work/responsibility environment from afar. That is a great camp and he even got his Sailing merit badge. It was pretty cool.

18-24 Nights - 7 more nights in Yellowstone National Park. I did a lot of animal watching, fishing, and almost no visitor center/store/regulatory things. Staying away from as much of the "regulatory" things as possible made this an extremely awesome experience. First, I have never spent more than two days in a row in Yellowstone. I live 90 miles away and visit a time or two a year but usually just day trips. This was entirely different. First part of the time I had six kids and my wife and I. (one is a friend) That made it fun and the little things were exciting to the kids which made them cooler for us. Second, just my two oldest boys and I fished for a few days alone. That was cool, because we spent a lot of time together and looked at everything from a more grown up view. We got off the beaten path a lot while fishing. It was cool to see things you cannot see from the road.
I learned quite a few things on this trip. First, to see lots of cool animals you have to spend a lot of time in the park. Second, You have to put on a lot of miles to cover it all and to reach the specific rivers/streams and to hit the right hatches on the water. Third, it is totally awesome to be fishing for totally wild cutthroat or brooke trout with bison thirty yards away. (not smart, but very cool) It added a level of ambiance to the experience that I have not found anywhere else. Having a geyser spouting 50 yards away on the bank is a cool experience. None of the fish were big, but they were plentiful and vibrantly colored. For my own records we saw: 10 grizzly bears, 3 wolves, hundreds of bison, Elk, Deer, Geese, Moose, Cranes, Swans, Muskrat, Antelope, Eagles, Osprey, Ravens, Ducks, Squirrels, Gophers, Chipmunks, Cutthroat Trout, Brooke Trout, a toad and tons of other birds I cannot identify. The spotting scope was worth it's weight in gold. Kids love the outdoors and they rejuvenate me! It was a really cool time. I look forward to our back country hike in September there too!

August 27, 28th - 2 nights - Pine Creek Pass - Just threw my tarp, pad and bivvy out. It was a little chilly 42 degrees Friday night. Great fishing up Rainy Creek and Pine Creek, all native Yellowstone cutthroats. Then a motorcycle ride with my Son. The rest of the family was at Cousins Camp so that freed me up to play a little.

September 4-5 - 1 Night Anderson Mill Canyon - Riding motorcycles, good times. I forgot how fun forest trails are. Late night arrival, rain showers on us while setting up the tent and no level spots for the tent. When I was sleeping and heard the rain coming down, I was really happy to have the peace of mind that having a quality tent brought. I knew I would not bet wet. Then met up for some grouse hunting too.

September 11-15 (one night in a hotel in West Yellowstone prior to starting the hike on Saturday when our permit started)
Three nights in Slough Creek, 20.5 miles total, many of them fishing, but 14 of those were with way too heavy packs on our backs. (need Mesha's surplus warm, very packable sleeping bags) They allowed a campfire which was a huge bonus I didn't think would be possible. We were pretty much alone, saw one to three people each day. The fishing was tough! Clear, shallow water with big, weary, smart, wiley, intelligent, large cutthroats. I did manage to catch a few, but we had to work hard for them. We found some treasures we left, enjoyed stories, made memories, challenged ourselves (especially the boys) and had a good time. Good weather until the last night when it rained all night and on part of the day on the way out. I love packing in the rain and carrying extra water weight. I hope it was a good deal for the boys, they seemed to like it. Mom wanted them in school and worried about bears but the only ones we saw were while we were in the truck on the way there and back. lol Great trip.
 

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ID Bronco

Registered User
Location
Idaho Falls, ID
Total Nights: 10

1/30 - One night at Willard Bay South Marina
2/20 - One night around Heber
3/27 - One night backside Willard Peak
4/24 - One night Horseshoe Springs
5/15 - "One night" in a cabin up above Causey Res.
6/19 - One night up Left Hand Fork above Hyrum/Logan.
8/3-8 - Five nights at Treasure Mountain Scout Camp in the Tetons near Driggs, ID




I have been to this camp many times as a boy and as a leader, it's a wonderful camp! Good for you guys taking the kids pretty far for a great experience! Lots of walking to the shooting range from my favorite camp "little eddy". How was the "Battle of the Tetons"?
 

Troop92

Well-Known Member
Location
Layton, UT
I have been to this camp many times as a boy and as a leader, it's a wonderful camp! Good for you guys taking the kids pretty far for a great experience! Lots of walking to the shooting range from my favorite camp "little eddy". How was the "Battle of the Tetons"?

We loved Treasure Mountain. Of the 5 scout camps I've attended as a leader, it was hands down the best for location, programs, and leadership. Though out of council for us (we're in Layton), it was cheaper and closer than a few of our options in-council.

Boys had a blast with the Battle. Our 6 boys pulled off a 4th place finish camp-wide against troops with double and triple our numbers. Good times.
 

ID Bronco

Registered User
Location
Idaho Falls, ID
We loved Treasure Mountain. Of the 5 scout camps I've attended as a leader, it was hands down the best for location, programs, and leadership. Though out of council for us (we're in Layton), it was cheaper and closer than a few of our options in-council.

Boys had a blast with the Battle. Our 6 boys pulled off a 4th place finish camp-wide against troops with double and triple our numbers. Good times.

I always go the rounds about putting money into better shower facilities, but all around it's great. We did the "polar bear challenge" where we jumped in the lake at 5:30 every morning. It was crazy cold, but it did force the kids to run to the showers to warm up, so that was better than not showering and stinking all week! lol
 

jeeper

Currently without Jeep
Location
So Jo, Ut
Total: 16

-3 night in cainville/capitol reef
-1 night open cot in Moab
-1 night in cherry creek
- 2 nights in Escalante national monument.
-1 night in a hidden, undisclosed location.
-1 night in RTT at Jordan pines.
-2 nights off Skyline Dr
-2 nights at yuba lake
-1 night lake mountain. Second time in RTT.
-2 nights in the Swell, northern portion.
 

Kevin B.

Big hippy
Moderator
Location
Vehicular limbo
I'm at 16 too.

1 night in the Silver Island mountains, January.
2 nights on (or near) the White Rim, March.
2 nights in the Swell, March.
3 nights in SW Utah, April.
2 nights on the PET, June.
1 night in the west desert, July.
1 night up Norway Flat, July.
1 night in Murdoch Basin, August.
3 nights in Moab, September.
 

Tonkaman

Well-Known Member
Location
West Jordan
11 nights total:

3 nights in Caineville 3/25-3/28
1 night in Moab 4/10
1 night in Little Sahara 4/18
1 night in Cherry Creek 5/1
1 night @ code name: Hidden Gem
2 nights on Skyline Drive 7/23-7/24
2 nights at Cruiserfest 9/11- 9/12
 

jeeper

Currently without Jeep
Location
So Jo, Ut
Total: 18

-3 night in cainville/capitol reef
-1 night open cot in Moab
-1 night in cherry creek
- 2 nights in Escalante national monument.
-1 night in a hidden, undisclosed location.
-1 night in RTT at Jordan pines.
-2 nights off Skyline Dr
-2 nights at yuba lake
-1 night lake mountain. Second time in RTT.
-2 nights in the Swell, northern portion.
-2 nights at Little Sahara
 

glockman

I hate Jeep trucks
Location
Pleasant Grove
My number will be depressing this year but here goes.

4/3/2015 Caineville
4/4/2015 White Wash
5/15/2015 moab
5/30/2015 San Rafael Swell
8/14, 8/15/2015 Bear Lake ADV ride.
9/26/2015 Moab TWE.

Total=7
 

ID Bronco

Registered User
Location
Idaho Falls, ID
Total: 31 Nights
1 night on a short trip into Hell's Half Acre (lava beds)


First Night 1-16-17-2015 Scout Campout
Second Night 3-13-2015 Scout Campout - Pine Creek Pass, ID (Snow caves that didn't last. Most beautiful sunrise I've seen in years)
Third through Fifth nights - 3-26-29, 2015 - City of Rocks & Castle Rock in Idaho - If you haven't been there and like rock climbing, hiking, or cool rock formations you should make it a point to visit!
Sixth night - 4-24-25 McCammon Turkey Hunting - Good times, lots of rain, a couple of fish, lots of turkeys, but no kills.
Seventh night - Wyatt's 7th birthday, May 1-2 he wanted a campout with Dad. Very cool. First night in my refreshed north face 2 man 4 season.
Nights 8-11 (5-21-25, 2015) Kaughman/Birch Creek - Motorcycling, Fishing, Exploring, sweet food, lots of fires!
Twelfth night - (5-29-30, 2015) Moody Creek, ID - Good fellowship, small creek fishing, tent camping with my four boys! Good tradition and great memories!
13-14 Nights Heise Hot Springs - Tent Youth Conference. Awesome activities, beautiful campground, comfy Cot!
Night 15 - Grand Teton National Park Gross Venture Campground - Tent - Daddy Daughter camp out. Kayaking in String Lake. Vehicle trouble aside it was a good time.
Nights 16 & 17 Springbarring (yes I think that is a new hip word) it in the rain. It was double cool for me - one of my boys was attending so I hung with him, but my older boy was a staff member too. It was cool to see him in a work/responsibility environment from afar. That is a great camp and he even got his Sailing merit badge. It was pretty cool.

18-24 Nights - 7 more nights in Yellowstone National Park. I did a lot of animal watching, fishing, and almost no visitor center/store/regulatory things. Staying away from as much of the "regulatory" things as possible made this an extremely awesome experience. First, I have never spent more than two days in a row in Yellowstone. I live 90 miles away and visit a time or two a year but usually just day trips. This was entirely different. First part of the time I had six kids and my wife and I. (one is a friend) That made it fun and the little things were exciting to the kids which made them cooler for us. Second, just my two oldest boys and I fished for a few days alone. That was cool, because we spent a lot of time together and looked at everything from a more grown up view. We got off the beaten path a lot while fishing. It was cool to see things you cannot see from the road.
I learned quite a few things on this trip. First, to see lots of cool animals you have to spend a lot of time in the park. Second, You have to put on a lot of miles to cover it all and to reach the specific rivers/streams and to hit the right hatches on the water. Third, it is totally awesome to be fishing for totally wild cutthroat or brooke trout with bison thirty yards away. (not smart, but very cool) It added a level of ambiance to the experience that I have not found anywhere else. Having a geyser spouting 50 yards away on the bank is a cool experience. None of the fish were big, but they were plentiful and vibrantly colored. For my own records we saw: 10 grizzly bears, 3 wolves, hundreds of bison, Elk, Deer, Geese, Moose, Cranes, Swans, Muskrat, Antelope, Eagles, Osprey, Ravens, Ducks, Squirrels, Gophers, Chipmunks, Cutthroat Trout, Brooke Trout, a toad and tons of other birds I cannot identify. The spotting scope was worth it's weight in gold. Kids love the outdoors and they rejuvenate me! It was a really cool time. I look forward to our back country hike in September there too!

August 27, 28th - 2 nights - Pine Creek Pass - Just threw my tarp, pad and bivvy out. It was a little chilly 42 degrees Friday night. Great fishing up Rainy Creek and Pine Creek, all native Yellowstone cutthroats. Then a motorcycle ride with my Son. The rest of the family was at Cousins Camp so that freed me up to play a little.

September 4-5 - 1 Night Anderson Mill Canyon - Riding motorcycles, good times. I forgot how fun forest trails are. Late night arrival, rain showers on us while setting up the tent and no level spots for the tent. When I was sleeping and heard the rain coming down, I was really happy to have the peace of mind that having a quality tent brought. I knew I would not bet wet. Then met up for some grouse hunting too.

September 11-15 (one night in a hotel in West Yellowstone prior to starting the hike on Saturday when our permit started)
Three nights in Slough Creek, 20.5 miles total, many of them fishing, but 14 of those were with way too heavy packs on our backs. (need Mesha's surplus warm, very packable sleeping bags) They allowed a campfire which was a huge bonus I didn't think would be possible. We were pretty much alone, saw one to three people each day. The fishing was tough! Clear, shallow water with big, weary, smart, wiley, intelligent, large cutthroats. I did manage to catch a few, but we had to work hard for them. We found some treasures we left, enjoyed stories, made memories, challenged ourselves (especially the boys) and had a good time. Good weather until the last night when it rained all night and on part of the day on the way out. I love packing in the rain and carrying extra water weight. I hope it was a good deal for the boys, they seemed to like it. Mom wanted them in school and worried about bears but the only ones we saw were while we were in the truck on the way there and back. lol Great trip.

October 23rd - Lava beds, bag, bivvy, a tarp and lots of howling, yipping coyotes.
 

sixstringsteve

Well-Known Member
Location
UT
Total: 40 nights

1 night - Jan 2 @ Moab
1 night - Jan 9 @ a yurt in Liberty, ID snowshoeing
1 night - Jan 16 @ Moab
1 night - Jan 30 @ 5th water hot springs backpacking
1 night - Feb 13 @ Wedge Overlook mountain biking
1 night - Feb 20 @ backyard testing a new tent
4 nights - March 12-16 @ White Rim Trail mountain biking
4 nights - March 26-30 @ Canyonlands Figure 8 packrafting trip
4 nights - April 17-21 @ Zion NP 50 mile backpacking
4 nights - May 22-26 @ Salt Creek in the Needles backpacking
1 night - May 29 @ the swell
1 night - June 20 @ Pittsburgh Lake backpacking
3 nights - July 16 @ skyline drive bikepacking
1 night - July 31 @ Dry Creek to Granite Flats backpacking
1 night - Aug 7 @ Lake Hardy backpacking
2 nights - Aug 19-21 @ Tetons
6 nights - Sept 2 - 7 @ Wind Rivers, WY traverse backpacking 90 miles
3 nights - Oct 30-Nov 1 @ Moab mountain biking
 

thefirstzukman

Finding Utah
Supporting Member
Total 16 nights

1 - 1/23 lake fork
2 - 1/30 lake fork

Missed Some in here


3 - 7/17 Diamond Fork
4-5 7/25-7/26 Fish Lake
6 - 7/27 Escalante Wide Hollow Res
7 - 7/28 Elk Mountain
8-9 7/29-7/30 Moab
10-11 7/31-8/1 Scofield Res
12 - 8/21 Lake Fork
13 - 8/29 Strawberry
14 - 9/6 Sheep creek
15 - 9/11 Right Fork Hobble Creek
16 - 10/30 Sheep Creek
 

jeeper

Currently without Jeep
Location
So Jo, Ut
Total: 19

-3 night in cainville/capitol reef
-1 night open cot in Moab
-1 night in cherry creek
- 2 nights in Escalante national monument.
-1 night in a hidden, undisclosed location.
-1 night in RTT at Jordan pines.
-2 nights off Skyline Dr
-2 nights at yuba lake
-1 night lake mountain. Second time in RTT.
-2 nights in the Swell, northern portion.
-2 nights at Little Sahara
-1 night at FYTO7
 

Tonkaman

Well-Known Member
Location
West Jordan
12 nights total:

3 nights in Caineville 3/25-3/28
1 night in Moab 4/10
1 night in Little Sahara 4/18
1 night in Cherry Creek 5/1
1 night @ code name: Hidden Gem
2 nights on Skyline Drive 7/23-7/24
2 nights at Cruiserfest 9/11- 9/12
1 night FYTO7 12/19
 

Kevin B.

Big hippy
Moderator
Location
Vehicular limbo
I end the year at 17.

1 night in the Silver Island mountains, January.
2 nights on (or near) the White Rim, March.
2 nights in the Swell, March.
3 nights in SW Utah, April.
2 nights on the PET, June.
1 night in the west desert, July.
1 night up Norway Flat, July.
1 night in Murdoch Basin, August.
3 nights in Moab, September.
1 night in Capital Reef, November.
 
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