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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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Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier, the Summit - big places with big adventure for scouts! Whether you're going to a national high adventure base or rolling your own exciting adventure, training in Wilderness and Remote First Aid is either required or highly encouraged .
It's OK to stare. Feast your eyes on Philmont Scout Ranch's droolworthy 75th Anniversary Arrowhead patch. As if 10 days at Philmont weren't great enough, anybody who takes a trek in 2013 gets one of these eye-catching patches to hang on their right pocket.
In 1938, businessman and philanthropist Waite Phillips donated his first gift of land to the Boy Scouts of America. Next year marks the 75th anniversary of the initial donation that has blossomed into Philmont Scout Ranch. In honor of this special milestone, a new page has been created on the camp's website that will be…
Cold weather camping in very cold weather from Northern Tier where crews regularly face temperatures lower than -20F. That's cold! A double sleeping bag, techniques for keeping clothing from freezing, and drying out boot liners; some good advice. Okpik , (Inuit for Snowy Owl, pronounced OOk' pick) is a winter cold weather camping program offered at…
One night in a snow shelter, and you'll be hooked. I'm speaking from experience. In 2000, I attended Kanik, Philmont's winter offering, with Troop 1776. The crisp morning air, the snow-covered mountains, and good friends - all in a setting unlike any I had seen.
Back away from the snow shovel! If the thought of another winter shoveling snow numbs your toes, consider going south. Ditch the parka, pack a pair of Bermuda shorts, and head to the Florida Sea Base for one of its weeklong training conferences for volunteers.
There's only one thing better than sitting under a grass roof in the Florida Keys in the middle of January. That's being trained by and sharing ideas with some of the best Scouters in the nation while you're there. Let your volunteers know about this great opportunity to join us for the Volunteer Development Conferences…
The Philmont Commissary is offering surplus 2012 trail meals to anyone who has a need for packaged, ready-to-eat meals. Sales are open from September to December. You may purchase any quantity of meals simply by emailing Barry Harper to obtain a 2012 ordering package.
Under the Dining Fly It was our third night on the trail at Philmont. We had hiked into Harlan Camp from Dean Cow that afternoon. It was a monster hike taking us out of Dean canyon, under the highway, over the Cimarron river and then back up through Vaca Camp and then into Harlan.
I will go into greater detail on the trip to Philmont in a later post… But I wanted to get a note out to let everyone know that we are back from Philmont with a ton of great memories and a longing to return to Scouting's Paradise.
If you read and listen regularly you know I am a big promoter of High Adventure in Scouting. How are your plans for your next high adventure trip coming along? That's right, you, how are
Heading to Philmont! In a couple days I'll be heading to Philmont Scout Ranch to complete a week-long Wood Badge leadership course. Big deal? It is. Philmont is an incredible place; once you have been there it gets in your blood.
IN THIS PODCAST High Adventure Trips KEEP IN TOUCH Contact Clarke Green Call and leave a voice mail comment or question at (484) 734-0002 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Listen on your mobile device with Stitcher
Fueled by action and high-adventure activities, in 2013, the national Scout jamboree is extending its invitation to include another program within the Boy Scouts of America, Venturing. With some of the best whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and hiking in the world all in one location at the BSA's new site, the Summit Bechtel Reserve , an…
Think you know Philmont? Never been? Either way, you can get a backstage pass to the BSA's famous hiking and training destination in New Mexico with PhilCast, the weekly behind-the-scenes video series I told you about last summer . It's back for a second season, and you can watch all the 2012 videos right here .
Senior writer Aaron Derr points out some really great videos the guys out at the Summit are posting. (The Summit Bechtel Reserve is the new permanent home of the National Jamboree and BSA's fourth national high-adventure base.) Mountain Biking At The National Jamboree | Summit Bechtel Reserve | BSA High Adventure (by TheBechtelSummit )
Here's something else for you to love about Fridays. Photo Fridays, which debuted last week , showcases real photos from real Scouters. Each week, the photos fit a different theme. This week it's High Adventure , and the 29 photos below highlight a few of the many different kinds of adventure Scouts can have.
Give and you shall receive. At this fall's Volunteer Vacation at Philmont Scout Ranch, participants give a week of trail service and receive an unforgettable adventure in the captivating Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northeast New Mexico. The American Hiking Society and the Boy Scouts of America joined forces to craft this trail stewardship event…
Andrew Skurka's new Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide includes a packing list for Philmont Scout Ranch! It has far less gear than the official Philmont list. In Clarke's interview in podcast 111, Andrew pointed out that
The following is a Guest Article by Mike Dubrall. Mike "Dub Zero" Blogs and writes informative articles on backpacking and snow camping at 50Miler.com. Philmont sits at the apex of the Scout backpacking experience. For skilled backpackers the Philmont routes are not difficult.
Every day, we see dramatic progress on the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in anticipation of its grand opening at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. I am truly awed as our summer camp, high-adventure base, and national leadership training center continue to take shape in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia.
Need an idea for High Adventure? Here's one I wish our Varsity Scout Team or Venture Crew could do…a 13-mile hike to Rainbow Bridge via the South Trail. It starts at the old abandoned Rainbow Lodge that dates back to …
Scouts and Scouters aren't the only ones counting down the days until the Summit opens. (446, as of today!) So, too, are the people of West Virginia, who stand to benefit greatly from having a national high-adventure base nearby. That's according to an editorial published this week in The Register-Herald , the daily newspaper based in…
Joseph Elfelt wrote to us at the U.S. Scouting Service Project and asked whether we could mention his new Gmap4 topographical maps on our site. I took a look at his topographical mapping tool and was instantly impressed with what it can do.
Philmont Scout Ranch. Land of adventure, living history, and magical wonders. It is a place where deer walk through your campsite, billions of stars can be seen at night, and the views can literally take your breath away. It is a place to get away from the stress of modern society.
So you've been hearing all about the Summit, but do you know where it is? We'll give you a hint! It has a mean altitude of 1,500 feet, giving it the highest average altitude east of the Mississippi. The capital city is Charleston.
Is it the same for all the high adventure bases or is each one different?
Once completing Cub Scouts, it is natural to move up to Boy Scouts. But what about after that? Far too often, I hear adult leaders speak about losing their prized Eagle Scouts to the world abroad. We are becoming increasingly busy with high school, college, jobs, and being active members of society.
Math was never my strong suit - that's exactly why I got into this business of words. So when I see numbers presented in an easy-to-digest format, I take notice. Case in point: These cool, new infographics that offer a glimpse into the BSA's four high-adventure bases.
Looking for more information on the BSA's high-adventure bases? If so, we can help you out! Over the past few months, the Summit Blog has released infographics for all of the BSA's high-adventure bases, providing you with a number-by-number breakdown of the excitement awaiting you at each one.
In 2013, the Boy Scouts of America's 4th high adventure base and your new jamboree home, the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, will open for business. And when it does, you should prepare for extreme adventures and a ton of fun.
Here are some of the goals that I have put together about my blog and this year in regards to Boy Scouts. First, lets look at my goals for the blog: 1. Posts; For the First Six months of 2012 my goal is to create 1 to 2 posts a week.
