Good Turn Grave Site Decorations - Memorial Day Weekend - May 23
In three hours, Bay Area Scouts will place 150,000 American flags on 150,000 graves. It's a spectacular sight to see the completed project! And to top it off, each scout who attends will receive 3 service hours. Many of our scouts continue to participate in this special project year after year as it is truly a gratifying experience. Flyer

T57 Spring MTB Cycling Trip - Big Basin Redwoods State Park, May 16-17
This trip will offer what many in the MTB community consider to be the most beautiful & enchanting mountain bike ride in the Santa Cruz mountains -- a ~32-mile loop with ~2,400’ elevation gain mostly on dirt (not gravel) fire roads & trails winding through a coastal redwood rain forest in Butano and Big Basin State Parks. Shorter & less demanding MTB rides as well as opportunities to work on the cycling merit badge will also be offered. We’ll camp in Big Basin Redwoods State Park on Saturday night Flyer

Wilderness Backpacking, May 30~31
Spring is the perfect time to hike the coastal range mountains near Big Sur: the weather is usually sunny, cool, and clear; the views to the ocean are spectacular; the wildflowers are blooming (along with the ticks and poison oak), and the summer crowds have not yet arrived. This two-day, one-night trip will be a tune up for serious hikers-including those going to Philmont this summer. Though challenging, the trip will be appropriate for hikers of all abilities and speeds. It will cover the first four (of seven) requirements for Hiking merit badge and count as two of the five hikes needed. The hike in will include an elevation gain of over 1,000' in less than one mile, with modest gains and losses throughout the remainder of the trip. The reward for a hard day of hiking will be a bath in a waterfall's pool at the overnight camping area. Flyer

Rim of the Bay at Mission PeakSat. May 9, 2009
Come along on this great Rim of the Bay hike as we hike up to the peak of Mission Peak, in Fremont. This "Rim of the Bay" hike will not only get you another patch to add to your collection, but will also provide you with great hike with spectacular scenery, especially at the peak. This approximately 5.5 mile round trip hike is just the hike to keep advanced hikers from getting bored, while at the same time providing a good challenge to any less experienced hiker. Flyer

Tomales Bay Kayaking Adventure April 4~5
With 2 person ocean Kayaks, we will cross Tomales Bay, explore Hog Island, then camp on Marshall Beach, which is accessible only to campers arriving by boat. Great opportunities to spot wildlife and hike the beautiful hills of the Point Reyes Elk Range. After a campfire and restful night, get on the water as the morning fog lifts and return back to Palo Alto by mid-afternoon. Flyer

Troop 57's Horseback Pack Trip, March 21~22
This is a special trip put together to give our older scouts a unique outdoor experience. We head out midday Saturday. The park is less than 1 hour away by car, so this is a special opportunity to experience the wilderness in an unusual way without having to go too far.
On this trip you'll be able to get an hour of instruction on horseback riding, after which we'll make a 1.5 hour ride on horseback to our campsite in the Sunol Regional Wilderness. We'll camp overnight, and then have a scenic 2.5 hour ride out the next morning with some great vistas of bay area nature.
This trip was very popular last year and filled up very quickly. The trip is limited to 8 Scouts, so sign up early! Flyer

Indoor Rock Climbing, March 14
This is a great half day trip for both beginner and advanced climbers alike. "The Rock" is the Boy Scouts 32 foot natural looking rock with natural handholds that allow for over 500 handhold positions. With 9 climbing stations and 2 rappelling stations, there are routes to challenge everyone. For beginners, this is a very controlled environment which allows for learning and building confidence. Advanced climbers may choose the more difficult routes including an awesome crack climb. We will have the climbing facility to ourselves so there will plenty of climbing for all! Flyer

Troop 57 Fishing Trip 2009, March 7~8
If you enjoy fishing, please come on our freshwater fishing campout. Our destination is only about 1 hour away at Lake Chabot. The troop just got a lot of new fishing gear that we need to catch some fish with. Earn your fishing merit badge (if you can catch 2 kinds of fish :-) It will be an awesome campout. Please call with any questions and make your reservations, now.
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Rim of the Bay at Mt. Wittenberg, February 28, 2009
Come along on this "Rim of the Bay" hike. We'll ascend 1400-ft. Mt. Wittenberg, highest point in Point Reyes National Seashore, then hike the Sky trail to Arch Rock at the coast, and return via Bear Valley Trail. Round trip is 10.5 miles - suitable for Scouts of all ages. We will also offer a 5 mile version of this hike, if there is interest (and enough scouts).
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Snow Camping Adventure ...Cool Fun!, Feb. 14~16, 2009
Come join the fun and adventure on the Annual Troop 57 Snow Camping Trip! This three day trip allows adventurers to pitch a tent, build a snow shelter and travel by snowshoe. Extra gear is pulled on sleds. A hike, sled run and games will round out the fun. With proper clothing and gear, everyone will be warm, well rested, and well fed. Low impact (“leave no trace”) camping skills especially designed for winter and snow are used.
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Pinnacles National Monument Camping and Hiking Adventure, Feb. 7~8, 2009
An ancient volcano just 90 miles south of Palo Alto, Pinnacles National Monument is a great place for a fun and simple overnight outing! On this trip we'll offer a choice of two organized hikes and cave exploring during the day, wildlife viewing, games and the legendary Troop 57 cooking in the evening. Don't miss it!
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Sugar Bowl Ski Trip, Jan. 23~25, 2009
This trip is one of the most popular adventures for Troop 57 Scouts. It has some of the best skiing in the Sierras. The resort caters to all levels of skiers and snow boarders. See YOU in the powder! Limited to 16 scouts so sign up early!
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Winter Cycling Day Trip Sun, Jan. 11, 2009
Join us for a fun Sunday bike ride. Last year we did a 50-miler to Crystal Springs Reservoir and a 25-miler out Canada Road. This year, we will do at least a 25-mile ride, and perhaps a longer or shorter ride, based on scout interest. This outing will provide an excellent opportunity to complete a ride for your cycling merit badge.
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Mt. Diablo Trip December 13, 2008
Mt. Diablo is a great day hike - a 7 mile round trip and a 2,249 foot elevation gain to the summit at 3,849. On a clear day you can see the Faralon Islands in the west and the Sierra's in the east. The hike will start at the Summit Trail head at Rock City. There are lots of great sand tone boulders to climb on, some with caves at the conclusion of the hike.
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Troop 57 Wreath Sale 2008
The wreath sale is a longstanding tradition. The activity gives scouts a great learning and entrepreneurial experience and provides up to 75% of the troop’s budget. The money is used for equipment and outing supplies, various troop outing expenses; and to contribute to other scouting needs (i.e. Oljato, PacSky, scholarships for families who need assistance).

Sale Order Log
Wreath Sale Overview
Wreath Sale Flyer
Color Wreath Sale Flyer

Scouting for Food 2008
In November, Scouts across the country, participate in one of Scoutings most significant community service project: Scouting for Food. This is an important and rewarding annual activity, and everyone in Troop 57 gets involved! The specific dates for Scouting for Food are:

Saturday Morning November 8th – for door hanger drop off
Saturday Morning November 15th - for food pickup.

This is a very rewarding activity for Scouts, and so important around this time that we give thanks! This project embodies many aspects of the Scout Law and gives all of us a strong sense of doing good for others less fortunate then themselves. Scouting for Food is organized by Patrol. Please ask your Patrol Leader and ASMs for info. Lets all make this another record breaking year for Troop 57!

Rim of the Bay - Mt. St. Helena, Nov. 22, 2008
Mt. St. Helena, located in Robert Louis Stevenson Park in Napa Valley, is a fairly strenuous day hike - a 10 mile round trip and a 2068 foot elevation gain. The reward, however, is a spectacular 4300' summit with views of Napa and Sonoma Valley, the North Bay, and even the Sierras.
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Ocean Kayaking in Santa Cruz Sat, Nov. 1, 2008
Join us for a great day on the water in sunny Santa Cruz! This is a beautiful area, with sea otters frolicking in the kelp, surfers enjoying Steamer Lane, and a picturesque harbor that will serve as our departure and destination. For those of you looking forward to trying kayak fishing, we’ll have that as an option, but in view of less than stellar fishing in the area lately the main focus will be on exploring & taking in the ocean sights.
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All Troop Outing at Memorial Park - Recap
We headed out Friday around 4pm with enthusiasm and excitement and we came back waiting for the Memorial Park trip to happen again so that we could have the same great experiences together. The usual all troop outing is to Yosemite, but this year the troop decided to go to Memorial Park instead because of its proximity to Palo Alto and the fact that it was a great campground without the below freezing temperatures you get at Yosemite.
More on T57 Blog.

5/9 Rim of the Bay Hike

5/16~17 Spring Cycling Outing

5/23 Memorial Day Grave Decoration

5/30~31 Spring Backpack or High Adventure Outing

5/30~31 Rock Climbing Trip

5/6 PLC Meeting

5/13 Troop Meeting

5/20 Patrol Meeting