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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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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.
Even though we are not heading south to Philmont till 2012 it is never to early to get ready. Our deposits are in and we have secured our 2 crews, the excitement is building! The other night we met with many of the Scouts going, we are going to start our preparations this summer, more…
One song from my time as a Scout stands out among all others. I have forgotten most of the words as time has passed, but I still remember the song's tune and its key lyric: "I want to go back to Philmont."
A tip of my official, BSA-licensed hat goes to the excellent National Supply Group and Philmont's Tooth of Time Traders . That's because SNEWS and Backpacker magazine recently honored both retail operations for their quality work in the field of outdoor gear sales.
Cubmaster Chris and I are co-hosts of a little audio podcast called The Leaders Campfire. We love having guests on our show to talk about Scouting. Last month, we were able to interview Larry McLaughlin, the producer and director of the recently released The Philmont Documentary Collection, which is available on both DVD and BluRay.
Twenty-one days in the beautiful Philmont backcountry? That's the kind of vacation that us working folk daydream about. You'll have to forgive me for being jealous of the lucky 16- to 20-year-olds who will spend three weeks this summer at ROCS, Philmont's Roving Outdoor Conservation School .
The Philmont ® Scout Ranch Rifle celebrates the Boy Scouts of America's oldest high adventure base and the largest youth camp in the world by size and number of participants. This Henry Frontier Lever .22 is offered with the Philmont ® Black Bull logo embellished with an 18 kt.
It's still January, but if you're already thinking about your summer vacation, you're not alone. We hear ya! Now's the time to start planning your family's summer getaway, and many Scouters are heading to Philmont for a week at the Philmont Training Center, the BSA's national training facility since 1950.
The World Scout Conference announced today that The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve will host the 2019 World Scout Jamboree. That means that for the first time in 52 years, the global Scouting extravaganza will be held in the United States.
There are two parts of a Philmont trek-the destination and the journey-and both are important. Reaching the destination means that you and your Scouts accomplished an impressive goal that you'll all remember for a lifetime. And the journey? That's all about you and your crew enjoying 137,000 acres worth of flora and fauna and experiencing…
We are in the final week of the Christmas season. This time of year always reminds me of one evening in August of 1992 when I was with my troop on a trek at Philmont Scout Ranch. We decided to spend an evening around the campfire celebrating Christmas and singing songs.
It's hard to put into words the experience that awaits anyone who visits Philmont Scout Ranch. You pretty much have to check it out for yourself. But a new documentary about Philmont succeeds at what once seemed impossible: It takes you inside the BSA's preeminent hiking destination from the comfort of your living room.
The majority of the over 125 active merit badges introduce scouts to skills, careers, and hobbies which have little to do with Scouting. The goal of the merit badge program is to broaden a scout's experience, not just to improve his scouting skills, and that's why we have Coin Collecting, Dentistry, and Truck Transportation merit…
(This is part 3 of one of the worst days I had at Philmont Scout Ranch. Amazingly, it ended pretty well.) Wednesday, August 5, 1992, Day 8 A buck, two does, and a yearling are grazing in the meadow that borders the east side of our site.
(This is part 2 of an excerpt of my 1993 trek at Philmont Scout Ranch, about the day that everyone was exhausted and ornery, and I questioned my own sanity.) Wednesday, August 5, 1992, Day 8 Webster Park is an unstaffed camp with an excellent view of Tooth Ridge.
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the donation of a robust geospatial data set and capability to the Boy Scouts of America in support of their 100th anniversary and to help further scouting education. Northrop Grumman presented the data to the Boy Scouts at a ceremony at the GEOINT 2010 Symposium in New Orleans on Tuesday, Nov.
So, here's a trick question: What rank is required to attend Philmont, Northern Tier, or Sea Base? You can find many troop websites listing a minimum rank requirement of First Class. You can even find council requirements listing First Class as a requirement.
Looking for a low cost way to spend time at Philmont? You should check out a Philmont Trail Crew Trek . Tail Crew Trek (TCT) is a co-ed fourteen-day educational program focused on conservation and leadership development. TCT involves seven days of building trail, a seven-day educational trek throughout Philmont, hands-on experience with a variety of…
