Ohio_Scouter

Great minds come to similar conclusions.

Have you considered renting/borrowing/hauling a small trailer? When we went to Yellowstone/Grand Teton National Parks in 2004, we hauled our troop trailer which gives you a lot of flexibility along the way.

See if these will fill the bill. A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for... http://www.tadvgear.com/page36.htm#XWick%203.6%20TRH

REI has some mittens that you can check out here: http://www.rei.com/search?query=mittens

Great advice from all. Keep after you scouts and leaders, because IMHO high adventure is the best part of scouting by far. One day they will thank you for "encouraging" them to spend the time and effort on building a robust high adventure program. Our guys certainly did!

ASM915, The problem for the Catholic Scouts is missing Mass (not Communion). But, I do like your round robin idea. The only difficulty I see would be getting the Catholic Scouts to attend 2 services.

What are the requirements for the Bronze Outdoor Award?

Letting him do his Eagle Project will send the right message, namely, that his troop supports him even though he took/had to take a part-time job and has other commitments at the expense of attending troop meetings and activities. As long as he satisfies all BSA requirements, support this potential Eagle Scout. A scout troop is loyal, helpful, kind...

Check out this site for some additional ideas: http://www.tomgrannemann.com/philmont

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Best possible news, Dave. Prayers of thanks just sent from Troop 325, Dayton, Ohio.

Prayers for hero, Brian Donnelly, and his family from Troop 325, Dayton, Ohio.

Thanks for checking it out for me! Hope you enjoyed your session.

Hey, AIFansome, if you get a chance, could you check to see whether the new Philmont Field Manual is available at the Trading Post? When we were there in 2007, it was undergoing major revision and wasn't available. I'd like to order one when it does become available. Thanks

Hi NJEaglemom, Welcome, and thank you for volunteering to help our boys. In my opinion, there is no greater good you can be doing at this time in their young lives. Let us know if you need any help or advice. We are full of it!

Try these ideas from champion firebuilder, Dudley Winn Smith. "I have experimented in fire-making for several years and am delighted to do a special scout Good Turn by describing my method, which differs very little from the one described in the Boy Scout Handbook for Boys. The author has asked me to tell you how I established the records, so Ill do my best. A few minutes before the start of the contest in Kansas City, I prepared a firepit by rubbing it with a drill just as I would in actually making a fire. Then I laid aside my apparatus, taking care that nothing came in contact wit

"Some questions about deciding on a summer camp. 1. Do you always attend your council camp for summer camp? 2. Do you feel obligated to support your council camp by attending summer camp there instead of going out of council? 3. Do your Scouts decide on which camp to go to or is it a given that you will attend your council camp? 4. Do the adults in your troop have a say in the decision? If so why? " Eagle732, 1. Our Troop doesn't always attend our council summer camp. 2. Our Troop doesn't always feel obligated to support our council camp by attending there inste

Prayers are offered for Ryan Ostronisky and his family from BSA Troop 325, Miami Valley Council, Dayton, Ohio. Thank you, Ryan, God bless, and Scout salute.

"Why don't they just read the Scouter.com forum?" I agree, scoutldr. I'm tired of sending my suggestions to the deaf ears and blind eyes of Council and National. They should just review the Scouter.com forums where they'll not only see the most pressing issues, but they'll get the resolutions as well from volunteers who have actually lived the program.

cheffy, Hocking Hills is one of our favorite camping areas in the state. There are at least a half-dozen hiking areas available (Old Man's Cave, Sand Cave, Conkle's Hollow, Cantwell Cliffs, etc.). It is probably the most scenic state park in the state of Ohio. Check this link for additional information: http://www.hockinghills.com/

Here's what I used at NTIER in summer of 2005. They worked great. http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=2338 (This message has been edited by Ohio_Scouter)

Well done, gwd-. I knew all the while you guys could do it. Nothing more satisfying or impressive than a well-oiled machine.

Just got another pop-up.

IE7 here, too. I just got one.

ASM 411, I bought the Honda Pilot for the same exact reasons...