All four of the BSA High-Adventure bases (HAB) require at least one person per trek (two per trek at Philmont Scout Ranch) to be current in Wilderness … [Read more...] about Ensure Your Wilderness First Aid Course Meets BSA High-Adventure Standards
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First Campout – First Bridging!
Troop 1920 had their first campout and first bridging this weekend. The weather was cold, but the Scouts didn't complain one bit. We arrived to snow … [Read more...] about First Campout – First Bridging!
Old Dominion 2019 Klondike Derby Breaks Records – Again!
Wow! This years’ Klondike Derby was a fantastic, record-setting success! The Klondike Derby is a fun patrol-level competition emphasizing Scout … [Read more...] about Old Dominion 2019 Klondike Derby Breaks Records – Again!
Potomac District 2019 Klondike Derby
In 1897 a gold discovery near Klondike, a region of the Yukon territory in northwest Canada, triggered the Klondike Gold Rush, which lasted from 1897 … [Read more...] about Potomac District 2019 Klondike Derby
Know Before You Go: National Park Use and the Partial Government Shutdown
While national park entrances remain open during the partial government shutdown, be reminded that these sites are not fully staffed. That means less … [Read more...] about Know Before You Go: National Park Use and the Partial Government Shutdown
3,000 Miles of Adventure…FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA
by James Ye To summarize it, over four thousand miles of pain and intense suffering, danger and fear of the unknown, yet true bonding and experiences … [Read more...] about 3,000 Miles of Adventure…FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA