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PREAUX TIPS: 2023 Leader's Guide

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The 2023 Leader’s Guide is now here on the website! This tool might be the most appropriately named resource we provide. It is built specifically for Trek Advisors to Be Prepared for their trek. Sure at 54 pages, it’s a bit of a read. However, with 10 years of treks to back it up, everything you need to know is there. It is our goal to make sure you have the answers to, “When do we need to have our Final Roster submitted?” or “How many 20-liter dry bags do we each need?” (Those answers are March 1st, 2023 and two.) The Leader’s Guide covers everything from Allergies to Zip-lock bags and from the start of your preparations to trail end.  All jokes aside, reading the guide thoroughly is the first step in ensuring that your crew enjoys a safe and successful trek. As always, if you have any questions, reach out to our professional staff. Below is the link to the 2023 Leader’s Guide.

PREAUX TIPS: Are paddle gloves right for your high adventure trek?

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We are excited to be unveiling our new, weekly Preaux Tips (pronounced “pro”) series. Each of these is inteneded to help ensure a safe and successful trek. Use them as part of your Scout meetings and trainings. While no one tip will make your trek a sucess, these are great tools to keep in mind!

For our first week, we discuss if PADDLE GLOVES are aright for you!

 

1. Your trek should not be the first time you use your paddling gloves. Wear them on your practice paddles, while cutting the grass, or even when riding your bike.

2. Paddling gloves only prevent blisters if you keep them fry. Don’t catch minnows with your gloves on.

3. Should you decide gloves aren’t for you, changing hand positions on the paddle can be another great way to prevent blisters.

4. If you begin to develop blisters, remove your gloves and treat the blisters with items from your first aid kit. Do not put your gloves back on until your hands have healed.

5. Lastly, if you’re looking for some wicked tan line, paddling gloves are great for you! LOL!

What is the Rougarou?

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Before we get too far into an explanation let’s first say it correctly, the proper pronunciation is, “Roo-Ga-Roo.” The Rougarou, or as others may say, Loup garou, is a bayou-dwelling werewolf. The legend is believed to have originated from French Canadian immigrants in the late 1700’s. There are hundreds of light hearted tales of this creature but they are far from the tales told around the time of the legend’s conception. Originally, elders would tell the story to children to inspire fear and make them behave. Another commonly accepted reason, was Catholics were told the story and were warned that the Rougarou hunted those who broke lent. Today, the legend of the Rougarou is known by many and is an important part of Louisiana history. But beware, it is also the name of our primitive island here at Swamp Base…

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