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Beyond Ski Trips

To keep their program going when the weather is bad, some units organize outings in the city. Overnights in museums, park gazebos, rock climbing gyms, and fitness centers are possible; and, if they are lucky, the boys might even sleep in decommissioned battleships or submarines in some areas. And while all of these are great Scouting experiences, they do not always deliver the adventure of Scouting that is described in the Scout Handbook. Real Scouts spent at least part of every year dealing with real winter weather.

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January 25, 2012 No Comments

Elkhorn Slough Kayaking

The Troop forms a colorful armada of 18 yellow kayaks powered by Scouts in blue /black wetsuits wielding 36 red paddles that are moving constantly. We paddle cautiously through the shallow water, training ourselves how to paddle as a team. (

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February 22, 2010 1 Comment

Scouts on Skis (and Boards)

Skiing is not easy and many Scouts struggle at first. But with some lessons, equipment, and patient Scout Leaders, skiing is nothing but white fun. In fact, thousands of boys have learned to ski on a Scout outing. Bear Valley is a top destination because it has a special program for Scouts. Read about our skiing adventure.

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January 19, 2010 1 Comment

On Belay, Belay On, Climbing, Climb On

If you put a boy in front of a big rock he will try to climb up the side. It doesn’t matter if it’s at the Rock City near Mt. Diablo, Balconies in Pinnacles, Half Dome in Yosemite, or even a boulder next to the parking lot. Boys like to climb. Scouting understands this impulse and offers the Climbing merit badge to put some structure around this natural activity.

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December 8, 2009 2 Comments

Moaning Cavern – Scouts on Ropes

Many Scouts believe that Moaning Cavern is the best, most exciting outing of their entire Scouting career. It combines underground rappelling, deep-cave spelunking, physical endurance, and

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September 30, 2009 1 Comment
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