Posts belonging to Category Scout Overnights

How Do Scout Backpackers Eat?

Getting into camp every afternoon means achieving a brief sense of accomplishment which is followed by a flurry of activity. Backpacks have to be emptied of Troop equipment. Water has to be filtered. Bear bag trees need to be located. And most important for most, dinner has to be prepared and eaten. But how does it all get organized?

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Fear, Panic, and Paranoia on the Trail

Fear can paralyze a Scout and keep him from experiencing life-changing places like Philmont. There is no way to eliminate fear from a backpacking trip and we shouldn’t try. However, success on a high adventure outing is all about facing fears and dealing with them successfully (and safely). That’s why high adventure outings are so good at turning boys into men.

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