Cache Valley FTX ******SIGN UP******

More information will be posted here as we get closer.

If you want to go, you must sign in HERE, by posting a comment.

You will need a CAPF- 31, SIGNED BY YOUR PARENT / GUARDIAN AND YOUR SQUADRON COMMANDER.

There is no CAPF- 60 any more. The 60 and 31 have been combined, the only form you need is the CAPF-31. You may go to members.com and fill out the form on line and print it and bring it in, or print it, and fill it out LEGIBLY.

The form is also here: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/F031_F5D2769A3E174.pdf

CORRECTION ON THE DATES:
FTX WILL BE: Saturday 15 Feb through Sunday 16 Feb 2014.

*Phoenix Squadron members will meet at the West Jordan Armory AT 0530 hours. We will pack up, and THE VAN WILL DRIVE AWAY AT 0600 hrs. All participants will meet in Logan at 0830 that morning.

* COST: $30.00
Bring Cash. $20 goes to the FTX for food and supplies. $10 goes to Phoenix Squadron for fuel costs to get us there and back again. Please do not bring bigger bills needing to be changed. We will if we need to, but you may not get change until we get back.

*If you are planning on attending, be sure you attend this Thursday's ES meeting, and bring your equipment for inspection.

Cache Valley FTX Packing List (Updated 6 Feb 2014):

Cache Valley Winter FTX Suggested Packing List

Please understand that this is a SUGGESTED packing list. This is the essential gear
you must bring. If there are other items you deem necessary, bring them.
• Winter Clothing
o Snow pants
o Snow boots
o Winter jacket
o Fleece
o Thermals
o Wool socks
o Winter gloves and liners (mittens suggested)
o Hat
o Etc.
• Dry clothes to sleep in
• Sleeping bag (rated to at least 10 degrees F)
• Tarp
• 24 hour gear
o Compass
o Paracord
o Orange flagging tape
• Backpack to carry snacks, water, note taking material (24 hour pack will work)
• Note taking material
o Notebook
o Pens and pencils
• Avalanche shovel (or small folding snow shovel to build snow shelter)
o No folding entrenching tools
• Water bottles
• Snacks
• Snowshoes
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Sunglasses
• Hand warmers
• Personal hygiene items
o NO RUNNING WATER IS AVAILABLE! No sinks, showers, etc. Just toilets.
• Personal Medication
• First aid kit
• Small pocket knife
• Matches
• ANSI Class 2/3 reflective vest


Schedule

Friday: (optional) Squadrons choosing to come Friday must arrive no later than 1500
• 1530-1800 Snow caving
• 1800-1900 Dinner (not provided, a campfire will be provided to cook food brought by cadets)
• 1900-2100 Snow caves

Saturday:
• 0830-0900 Arrival and check-in
• 0900-1200 Safety, snow caving
• 1200-1300 Lunch (provided)
• 1300-1700 Utah Avalanche Center
• 1700-1800 Dinner (provided)
• 1800-2100 personal time

Sunday:
• 0700-0800 Breakfast (provided)
• 0800-1300 Ground team exercise
• 1300-1400 Optional Lunch (provided)
• 1400 Departure