Sugarloaf Climbing
On November 15th, scouts went rock climbing on Sugarloaf Mountain. They learned how to use harnesses, how to tie in, and the belay commands. Some scouts even learned to belay! 
Potomac, MD
Scouts BSA Troop 773
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Scouts BSA Troop 773
On November 15th, scouts went rock climbing on Sugarloaf Mountain. They learned how to use harnesses, how to tie in, and the belay commands. Some scouts even learned to belay!
On October 18th, 2025, scouts went backpacking at George Washington National Forest. They hiked five miles up and five miles down, and enjoyed the wonderful autumn scenery. The weather was comfortable, despite being mid-October. 
On the weekend of January 24th, the Troop participated in the annual NCAC Klondike Derby campout. The weather was perfect as snow was on the ground, but the skies were blue and sunny for both days.
In early January, the troop went on the annual ski trip to Timberline Resort in Davis, WV. We rented 3 houses and enjoyed fresh powder as region received 3-4 inches of new snow during our stay.
The December campout was held on December 7 and was a caving campout at Grand Caverns in Grottos, VA, and covered requirements for the Exploration Merit Badge
On November 9, the troop went on a Orienteering campout. They worked in small patrol groups to learn Orienteering basics and completed several fun and challenging treks.
On November 1, the troop got a private tour of the Carderock Naval Surface Warfare Center
The Fall backpacking trip was held on the weekend of October 12 in the George Washington National Forest. The troop hiked the Signal Knob trail, which required Scouts to scramble over large, automobile sized boulders while carrying their packs. The older scouts took a longer trail in preparation for Philmont, while several first year scouts hiked their first backpacking. All Scouts were rewarded with sweeping views of the Shenandoah Valley.
The first campout of the 24-25 School year was the held on the weekend of September 21 and was a Canoe campout in Harper’s Ferry, WV. The troop was taught the requirements for the Canoe Merit Badge, and the ones who had not already earned the badge were awarded it. The troop also enjoyed a rock climbing wall and played light up capture the flag.
From August 3rd to August 9th, 2024, Troop 773 attended Summit Bechtel Reserve High adventure camp. Scouts learned rock climbing skills, hiked, rode on ziplines (including the mile long big zip), rode mountain bikes, skateboards, and went whitewater rafting in the mountains of West Virginia.