The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1921-08-11
THE SCOUTS TRIP
TO WAHTUM LAKE
(By C. C. Newhouse)

Detachments from the three Troops
of the city left the Riverside church al
6 a. M, July 16 for Wahtum Lake.
They were conveyed in the cars of G.
H. Castner, S. e. Bartmess. l.. E.
Taft and f. A. Franz furnished his
truck in which the supplies were car
ried to Herman Creek rangers camp,
from where the boys made the ascent.
The boys were on the trail by 7.30
and such fine spirit was never carried
with any detachment as was carried in
this one. Every Scout ever ready to
do the Scouts good turn in getting the
pack train started, and when the com
mand, Fall In, was given there was
shout from one Scout, ''Is every one
happy?" and the answer was. "Yea
Bo.
The boys had intended taking one
and a half days on the trail. but the
rangers said it was nice one day
hike, so the Scoutmaster consented to
the suggestion. About 3. 30 found the
Scouts mounting the clouds at the
summit where much snow was in evil
dence and the boys had to fall out to
have a SNOWFALL fight. Upon descend
ing we found the air getting much
line we were again feeling the heat.
Five p. m. found the Scouts at Wah-
tum Lake tired and hungry but happy.
The Troop was given an hours rest
while the Scoutmaster secuted around
for desirable camp site. This was
located and after the boys had little
porridge they were ready to turn in
for good snooZle.
Next morning found every Scout
ready to do his bit in making camp,
details were set to getting tent and
Flag poles, getting fire wood and in
due time a first class Scout camp was
in evidence.
The Hood River Scouts were given
fine reception by the Portland Scouts.
This proves that a Scout is loyal
They were invited to take part in the
Portland Scout camp program. Jesse
Hatthorn, Glenn Mendenhall, Wilbur
Walters and Ulmer Dakin helped to
show the Portland Scouts that we were
Scouts proper, and the spirit of good |
sportsmanship was in evidence among
both camps.
The Portland Scouts supplied their
own RATS and so our boys set to work |
to construct RATS for the Hood River
camp. Before any Scout could con-
struct and manipulate raft he had to
pass a swimming test in which he
must be abe to swim 25 yards. Many
boys qualified for RATS, in fact all but
two. Swimming guards appointed by
Mr.. Newhouse were Jesse Hatthorn,
Leonard Thomson, Arlin McCarty and
Victor Miller. Hood River Scouts were
very fortunate in having access to the
Portland Scout canteen. Many boys |
were seen standing in line every even
ing looking longingly for that usual
chocolate bar.
Fishing was much enjoyed by the
Scouts and Scoutmasters Newhouse
and Carnine. Scout Taft caught some
fine trout and sent some to home folks
by Mr.. Carnine.
We were fortunate in having only |
two minor accidents while in camp.
These were Phillip Won Lubken, who
fell on a sharp rock, cutting his knee |
just above the cap, and Wilbur Walters
who fell on piece of glass, cutting |
himself in similar way.
The Scouts returned home by way of |
Eagle Creek trail where they were
met by j. f. Volstorf, C. H. Castner
and l.. E. Taft.
We wish to thank those citizens who |
so kindly volunteered to help us make |
our annual Scout trip a success and we
assure you that it was so.