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Philmont treks, Northern Tier canoe routes, Sea Base sailing and The Summit. Crews came home with stories, gear lists and training plans, and wrote them all down.
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High adventure, your way and made simple. That is what you'll get at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Here is a better explanation, and 3 reasons why you should sign up for the jamboree: High adventure.
By the end of November, your local council office should have received a package from the Philmont Training Center. Enclosed in this package, you will find materials to promote the 2012 Philmont Training Center conferences, including: 2012 PTC posters 2012 PTC conference brochures 2012 PTC conference fliers DVD containing digital copies of promotional materials as…
Over 3,040 people have committed to " Reach out and Philmont someone! " on Saturday December 3rd, 2011. Advertised on Facebook as an Event, over 4,200 individuals have been invited. The Facebook event page states that it "is a social experiment to see how many Philmonters are lurking around in our every day lives."
Enjoy some aerial shots of the Summit Bechtel Reserve , as well as some great images of the progress being made on the ground in West Virginia. If you doubted such an amazing place could be ready by 2013, well, you're in for a surprise!
When the Summit Bechtel Reserve opens for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, Scouts, Venturers, and Scouters should prepare to go big with new and improved high-adventure activities. On top of the adventure, however, you can also expect some good, old-fashioned Scout activities, like service projects.
Republican? Democrat? Forget it. I've got an election we can all agree on. Vote for Philmont's Tooth of Time Traders in the SNEWS Outdoor Retailer of the Year awards. The five-step process just takes a minute, so click here to get started.
Spent yesterday and today presenting Red Cross CPR/AED and Wilderness First Aid training to scouters getting ready for Northern Tier, Sea Base, Philmont, and troop-planned treks over the coming year. One participant was a Cubmaster preparing for pack camping which I thought was pretty cool.
Philmont is currently looking to hire a Museum Director. The Philmont Museum Director is responsible for the management, operation and programs of the Philmont Museum and Seton Memorial Library, Kit Carson Museum and Rayado Historical District and the Villa Philmonte.
Philmont Scout Ranch is the largest of the Boy Scouts of America's national high adventure bases. Located on 137,000 acres of rugged mountain terrain in New Mexico, it is the perfect place to get outdoors. So whether its backpacking, horseback riding, shooting or climbing, Philmont has something for you! Check out Philmont by the numbers.
As construction ramps up at the Summit Bechtel Reserve this fall in preparation for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, the question still remains, "if we build it, will you come?" According to an informal poll we conducted as Patrol Z Members and Patrol Z Ambassadors, the answer to that question is: yes.
Point your camera in any direction while exploring Philmont, and you're bound to get an image worth keeping. Natural beauty envelops you there. But hand your camera to a trained photographer, and the resulting images beg to be framed and prominently placed on your living room walls.
Since 1950, Philmont Training Center in Cimarron, New Mexico has served as the National Training Center of the Boy Scouts of America. Each summer, conferences are conducted at "PTC" by the various departments and committees of the BSA national council.
Get some of the nation's top photographers together with a bunch of eager amateurs, and what's the result? Perfect pictures. Want proof? Look no further than Brent Uberty, who serves as Western Region Venturing President on the National Youth Cabinet of the Boy Scouts of America.
We asked you to help " Shape the Summit ." Thousands responded. One earned a trip to the New River Gorge (NRG) and ACE Adventure Resort. This summer, the winner of our "You Shape the Summit" contest, Jordan from New York, made his way to the home of the Summit Bechtel Reserve for some high-adventure fun.
Want to attend the 2013 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, but worried about how to get there? No need. On top of being a one-stop shop for high adventure, the Summit is making sure that travel to the site is easier than ever.
There's more to building a high-adventure base than shovels and bulldozers. You also need some benevolent, big-hearted donors. And, thankfully, the BSA has philanthropists who are eager to help make The Summit dream a reality. Yesterday, the Boy Scouts of America announced an additional $85 million in contributions to The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout…
Looking for some of the best wilderness adventure in the world? Don't worry, the Summit Bechtel Reserve will open soon enough. But if you're one of those who just can't wait (we don't blame you), there is plenty of adventure to be had at the Northern Tier High Adventure Bases , in the meantime.
Today marks the 66th day of triple-digit temperatures in North Texas this summer. So don't mind me while I browse the newly redesigned Northern Tier Web site for a while. You know, to get my mind off the searing heat outside.
If you go to the Northern Tier homepage at ntier.org you are redirected to http://www.scouting.org/northerntier.aspx Now, Northern Tier, Philmont, and Sea Base all have similar sites - but I bet Sea Base will be redone soon to match the other two more closely.
We asked all of you to help Shape the Summit , and you most definitely did. Over 1,000 survey responses and Facebook comments were received from Scouts, Venturers, Scouters, volunteers, and many more. Your input was used to help design the Summit with the best possible campsites and facilities.
The Summit Bechtel Family Reserve is big — more than 10,000 acres big. It’s hard to fathom just how huge 10,000 acres really is. Most of us can understand the number 10,000, but you also have to add in the size of an acre to the equation, which most of us, excluding farmers and ranchers, can’t.
Thinking about next summer already? You're not alone. With summer camp behind you and the school year about to start, it's natural for Scouters like you to start dreaming up their next big adventure. That makes it the perfect time to check out Philmont's recently released 2012 training center schedule.
In 1986, The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 went to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico for the first time, but it was a trip that almost did not happen. Here is part 2 of what happened and the problems that needed to be overcome.
In 1986, The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 went to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico for the first time, but it was a trip that almost did not happen. Here is part 1 of what happened and the problems that needed to be overcome.
We asked all of you to help shape the Summit. In response, we received more than 1,000 survey and Facebook comments from Scouts, Venturers, Scouters, volunteers and many more. Thanks to all of the participation, we are now better suited to build a site where it’s easy to get from point A to B.
The two crews returned from Philmont just two weeks ago. The pictures look great. The stories are funny. The blisters are healing. OK, guys, time to sign up for Philmont, 2013. WHAT, we just got home!!!!! Troops can attend a BSA high adventure base every two years, at most.
Is no news always good news? Not when it comes to Philmont. That's why I was excited to learn this week that PhilNews, the official staff newspaper of Philmont Scout Ranch , posts all of its issues online. In fact, they've been doing so since summer 2009.
Looking for the world's top Scouting destinations? You can put away your compass. Thanks to a sign at the Heart of Virginia Council's Camp T Brady Saunders, finding your way to the 10 most-famous Scouting spots is easier than ever.
If you've ever wondered how Philmont keeps all of its backcountry staff and campers fed, this episode of PhilCast is for you!
The last few times I attended a trek at Philmont Scout Ranch the crew had tee shirt printed to wear during the adventure. Most of these stated the crew number on the front with a map of the trek on the back.
We asked all of you to help shape the Summit. In response, we received more than 1,000 survey and Facebook comments from Scouts, Venturers, Scouters, volunteers and many more. Thanks to all of the participation, we are now better suited to build a world-class destination for action sports.
We asked all of you to help shape the Summit. In response, we received more than 1,000 survey and Facebook comments from Scouts, Venturers, Scouters, volunteers and many more. Thanks to all of the participation, we are now better suited to build a world-class destination for action sports.
Pull out the trusty beach chair, adjust the sun-brella, pour your favorite beverage over ice, and dive into our Summer Reading Series! Our first book tells the long overdue story of America's best trained Scout leaders "…every Scout and every leader in the Boy Scouts of America today has been influenced by someone who has…
Going through Philmont withdrawal? I feel your pain. Fortunately, there's a way for both of us to get our Philmont fix each week. I'm talking about PhilCast , Philmont Scout Ranch's new weekly videocast. Each episode highlights a different aspect of the massive high-adventure base and training center.
The 2013 National Scout Jamboree is closer than we think. And as construction of the site at the Summit Bechtel Reserve continues to progress, there are two things to remember – expect fun and be prepared for the adventure. “We will have skateboarding for the first time ever, as well as mountain biking, rock climbing and…
Tune In To This Site For News On All Things Summit You don't have to race; there's plenty of blog for everyone (Photo Joe King/Flickr Creative Commons) Now, we aren't licensed and board-certified physicians here at SBRlive.org, but we still argue that your recommended daily diet includes a healthy portion of blog posts, nutritiously balanced…
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Tahosa Alpine Adventure is true back country mountaineering. Backpack thirty to fifty miles in the Indian Peaks Wilderness with a trained guide while learning all about mountaineering skills and practices. Rock climb in a true back country environment, glissade down snow fields in July, learn about weather patterns, summit peaks of over 13,000…
No Philmont landmark is more identifiable than the rugged Tooth of Time. (Photo by Phil Romans on Flickr) The calendar says summer doesn't begin for a couple of weeks, but don't tell that to the folks at Philmont. Summer has arrived at the New Mexico high-adventure base.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Philmont style High Adventure Treks and Stake Encampment features. Slot canyoneering and Bicycling the top trails of Brian Head are two of the most requested side trips that can be built into the program for the units. Areas such as Mountain Men, Rappelling, Aquatics, Mountain Biking and Canyoneering areas all have a different…
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Climbing and Rappelling from several heights ranging from 50 feet to 110 feet Mountain Biking on a 10.2 mile trail with elevation changes of over 600 feet Shooting Sports with rifle, pistol and shotgun Whitewater Rafting on the Oocee River Sailing and canoeing on our 21 acre lake Backpacking All Treks at Latimer…
I know there have been quite a few books written about that magical place we Scouters know as Philmont Scout Ranch. I own a few of them. Four to be precise. Here is a quick description of each of them.
I sometimes think I do not fit the typical requirements for holding the position of scoutmaster. For example, I do not drink coffee. I do not need to have a cup or three of java to get going in the morning.
Conversations of high adventure trips usually center on the B.S.A's popular and heavily promoted big three – Philmont, Seabase and Northern Tier. Council high adventure programs usua;;y focus on putting crews together for trips to these three destinations but there are hundreds (if not thousands) of other places for Scouts to experience a high adventure trip.
Photo by Flickr user kevingessner Philmont's famous 10-day treks fill up fast. In fact, the registration window for next summer has already closed. But there's still hope, even for Scouts itching to head to Philmont this summer. I'm talking about Philmont's individual programs , which let Scouts experience Philmont in a unique way.
Not to be confused with Philmont's trek program, the Philmont Training Center has a variety of conferences designed for you, the leader! To tell us all about this beautiful place is Mark Griffin, the team leader for Volunteer Development at our national office in Irving, Texas.
Day 57: Not a good day for crews preparing for Philmont treks this summer. We have two crews excited to cover miles in New Mexico and they were supposed to put in for their trek choices on the Philmont Scout Ranch site today.
Looking for adventure? Then point your compass north and check out the Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases . Northern Tier, one of the BSA's three ( soon to be four ) national high-adventure bases, is now accepting reservations for its summer 2012 programs.
We all know about the big three – Philmont, Seabase and Northern Tier – but how about the many other opportunities for our Scouts to participate in a high adventure experience? Philmont, Seabase and Northern Tier are great places with great programs.
What's the next-best thing to visiting Philmont? That's easy: Winning Scouting magazine's Thursday giveaway. Sure, winning the giveaway won't fill you with a lifetime of memories like visiting Philmont would. But, hey, at least this week's winners will be figuratively transported to that hallowed New Mexico site through jaw-dropping pictures and unforgettable stories.
The Villa Philmonte (photo by "the third dream" on Flickr) My first visit to Philmont was for one of the training center's stellar family programs. It wasn't my last. During that week there, I met new friends, hiked in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and became inspired to return to Philmont again and again.
