RememberSchiff 3627 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Saw this photo of two scouts who walked from Venezuela to Washington, DC to attend the Boy Scout Jamboree. Two years, more than 10,000 miles (200 Fifty Miler awards?). http://ghostsofdc.org/2013/10/28/two-year-hike-attend-boy-scout-jamboree/ sigh, nice to see properly worn neckers. Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Obviously times have changed. 4 scouts were also the first to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail, even before it was complete. I think it was back in that time period as well. I guess adventures of today aren't what they used to be. I wonder if either adventure had two-deep leadership? The article doesn't say. Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
RememberSchiff 3627 Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Wonder if their tour permit went for two years? Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Wonder if their tour permit went for two years? I don't think they needed a tour permit. They didn't apply until you hit 11,000 miles. Link to post Share on other sites
Brewmeister 132 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Why does everybody in pictures from that era look old...those scouts look mid 20s. Maybe they are. Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Why does everybody in pictures from that era look old...those scouts look mid 20s. Maybe they are.No, they were 12 when they started. The two year trek must have been pretty hard on them. Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
RememberSchiff 3627 Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Wonder if they went back to Venezuela? Just asking. Link to post Share on other sites
King Ding Dong 540 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 My boys are being extra hyper today. I may a suggest a hike to Rio in the morning. Passports will be expensive. Link to post Share on other sites
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