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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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Going to Philmont this summer? Congratulations! Your final payment to Philmont is due in less than a month. In just a few weeks, your crew will need to submit trek choices. Of the 35 various treks available, you'll need to decide on your top 5 and hope you get the one you want.
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.
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.
