By Josh Piven From the September-October 2017 issue of Scouting magazine EMERGENCY SITUATION: A day hike in western Texas was a great — though hot — idea. Until, that is, you notice your canteen has…
How to buy the right backpacking tent
By Michael Lanza Backpacking tents come in many sizes and shapes. Here are some tips for choosing a tent that will keep your backcountry nights comfortable. HOW IMPORTANT IS WEIGHT WHEN CHOOSING…
How to treat burns
By Josh Piven Health, Magazine, Outdoors, Survive This! Emergency Situation: A spring overnight campout in the White Mountains of New Hampshire is a quiet and peaceful respite. It’s also a cold one. As temperatures dip, you…
10 Historic BSA moments every Scout and leader should know
By Robert Birkby From the September-October 2017 issue of Scouting magazine A trail sign, a footbridge, a favorite campsite — points on a pathway remind us where we have been and help us figure out where…
Tips to make hiking with Scouts meaningful and fun
By Mark Ray Photographs by Mark Anders When Debbie Gulledge worked at the Philmont Training Center in the 1990s, she went hiking weekly with Webelos Scout to Philmont’s fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex footprint….