“A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens.” Sir Lord Baden-Powell

A Scout is Brave.  Bravery comes in many forms.  Many of us think of bravery as having the courage to camp out in the woods at night surrounded by wild animals, climbing up a rock wall for the first time, hiking up to the Tooth of Time to find yourself so high up above base camp, or jumping into action to save a life.  Yes, those are all examples of showing bravery.

As another school year begins, there will be many opportunities for you to demonstrate what it means to be a Scout.  You will need to be brave in a number of these situations.  How will you respond if you see another classmate being bullied?  Will you stand by and watch or will you lend your classmate a hand?  What will you do if you see another cheating on a test?  So among the tests you will be administered throughout the school year, your character will also be tested.  Be sure to refer back to the Scout Law and Oath, and carry on accordingly.

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Ultralight backpacking may be the biggest change to hit Scout backpacking since the development of the hip strap. While still slightly contentious among some traditional Troops, Ultralight is increasingly accepted as a viable alternative to carrying the entire equipment list developed by traditionalists. Many experienced backpackers have already made the transition and Ultralight principles are showing up in popular basic backpacking courses and in many hiking groups.

Ultralight practitioners promote the idea that a Scout can lower his pack weight by purchasing newer and lighter equipment, eliminating potentially unnecessary items, sharing equipment among the group, and using things for multiple purposes. It’s not unusual for an advocate to get their pack weight down from the traditional 40-50 lbs to as little as 15 pounds by carefully weighing each item and continually seeking improvement. Their goal is to maintain the same level of comfort and safety at a significantly lower pack weight to improve their hiking experience.

Weigh everything in your backpack down to the last ounce!

Ultralight backpacking is a continuing commitment. Packs are designed to carry minimum weight, tents are replaced by tarps, sleeping bags might be just a blanket or quilt, boots become light trail runners, and clothing is limited to the bare minimum. Food is often eaten cold to save on fuel weight and many will even cut off the handle of their toothbrush or the straps on their backpack to save half an ounce. (These people are called ‘ounce counters.’)

Since the heaviest items are the most expensive, initially many Scout backpackers try to lighten their loads by counting ounces on smaller cheaper things in their pack. Or they try leaving extra clothing, food, and equipment at home. This is a nice idea but you can’t make a big weight difference with small sacrifices. The only way to significant lower your pack weight is to replace your backpack, tent/shelter, and sleeping system – often called the “Big Three of Backpacking” and pay the price at the cash register.

The “Big Three” accounts for a lot of your pack weight, but not all of it. If you want to minimize your load and move towards Ultralight, here are some additional rules for lowering what you carry:

1. Weigh everything
2. Take less stuff
3. Choose equipment carefully – Emphasize multi-use items
4. Know the difference between wants and needs
5. Continually try new and lighter things – experiment on practice hikes
6. Load lightening is a gradual process of trial & error so set goals every year and meet them

There are lots of groups and web sites that cover the subject. Possibly the most comprehensive is BackpackingLight.com. They publish a newsletter, review products, and act as a clearing house for information. As an added bonus, the editor is an Eagle Scout.

Some adult leaders have not totally embraced the concept of Ultralight backpacking due to the initial cost. There is also resistance because Ultralight means the margin for error is reduced and the risk of encountering problems might be higher. Difficulties are created when traditional (heavy) equipment is integrated with an Ultralight system. For example, you can’t, in an emergency, ask a hiker with an Ultralight pack to carry a heavy tent or sleeping bag that belongs to someone who is not also Ultralight. There is also an argument over footwear. Ultralight footwear is more like tennis shoes than boots (trail runners), built for speed but not ankle support. Many adults think that teenage boys need the support of regular boots to protect against sprains.

Despite the opposition from some quarters, most Ultralight concepts are here to stay. Equipment is getting better and lighter. Adult training is more enlightened and the boys are much less inclined to push themselves by carrying super heavy loads on their backs. As a result, the best advice for new backpackers is to start thinking about pack weight early in your hiking career and invest in the best and lightest equipment possible, even if you have to purchase it used off Craig’s List or EBay. The lighter the load, the farther you can walk every day.

For lots more information about Scout backpacking, visit 50Miler.com.and/or request a free copy of “Backpacking for Boys.”
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Mike Dubrall writes about backpacking, snow camping, and other high adventure outings at 50Miler.com. His email is miked@50miler.com or you can be connected through the “50miler.com Outing Resource Center” on Facebook.

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On a 50 miler, getting into camp every afternoon means a brief sense of accomplishment which is followed by a flurry of activity. Backpacks have to be emptied of group equipment. Water has to be filtered. Bear bag trees need to be located. Tents need erecting. And most important for many, dinner has to be prepared and eaten.

Meals on a backpacking trip assume an inordinate importance to Scouts. During the long afternoon climbs, everyone thinks about what they are going to eat for dinner. Then as soon as dinner is finished, hikers start to talk about what is on the menu for the next day. Changes in the plan, delays, short rations, confusion, or just plain bad food can send even the most mature backpacker into a temper tantrum.

Many groups believe in communal cooking. If there are twelve hikers on the trip, one meal is prepared and eaten by everyone. This fosters camaraderie, promotes equality, ensures consistent calorie consumption, and provides a common experience. No one is better off than anyone else and everyone has a vested interested in making sure the food is tasty, well prepared, and served efficiently. As a result, discipline and leadership become critical components of every meal.

On the other hand, some units reject communal eating as too restrictive or difficult. They break into smaller eating groups of three or four, each with their own menus. Teams typically are responsible for buying their own food, repackaging it, cooking it, serving it, and cleaning up afterwards. This eliminates the need for large cooking pots and sometimes makes menu planning easier. Eating groups work well if there are strong feelings about food (I won’t eat canned chicken). However, it is much harder for trek leaders to be sure that everyone is eating enough food to keep them going.

After eating, lick the bowl clean before putting it into the dishwater.

It’s rare and somewhat odd for hiking groups to decide they want to travel together but eat separately for every meal. Part of the experience of a long backpacking adventure is working as a group and sharing dinner after a long day on the trail. It is the perfect time to wind down, discuss the hike, and think about what everyone is going to have for breakfast.

Menus and Duty Rosters on a long trip are critical and can save a lot of aggravation. Posted Duty Rosters speed things up when you get to the campsite and eliminate arguments over who is supposed be helping. Duty Rosters also create a structure that young hikers like because they see that the work is fairly allocated and they understand their role clearly.

Menus should be developed and reviewed ahead of time so that all hikers can make sure they can eat everything planned. This is especially important if hikers have dietary restrictions or food allergies. Menus also help ensure healthy diets and minimize the possibility of skipping some of the planned meal because the group is too tired to prepare it.

When it comes to meal preparation, the assigned cook has a critical role to play. He is responsible for making sure that everyone gets a fair and equal amount of food. This means counting the cookies and slices of salami before handing them out. If hikers want to trade food or share after they get their meal, then great. However, there is nothing worse than being the last person in the chow line and finding out that all the bread or crackers are already gone.

Count the salami slices and crackers before handing them out! Make sure everyone gets a fair amount.

Many backpacking classes teach that a hiker needs 3,000 to 4,000 calories per day to maintain energy and attitude. That is a lot! To put this in perspective, a typical one cup serving of a freeze-dried meal only provides about 250 calories. Therefore, you would need about 12 to 16 servings in a day to meet your energy requirements. Most Scouts cannot and will not eat that much, especially considering that appetites often diminish with mileage. Trek leaders should be watching to make sure that everyone is consuming enough calories to keep them going, even if it means pulling a sleeping hiker out of his tent to eat dinner.

Some inexperienced groups take and prepare too much food, which should usually be carried out if it is cooked and not eaten – a messy and unappetizing proposition. Therefore, all food portions should be planned and measured to reduce waste. You can also cut collective pack weights by skipping lunch on the first and last day of the hike, substituting personal emergency food instead. To compensate, plan a big breakfast on both days. Usually, Scouts do not like to stop on the last day for lunch anyway – they are too eager to get to the cars.

For lots more information about eating on the trail, menus, and cooking, visit http://50miler.com/foodnutrition/ and/or request a free copy of “Backpacking for Boys.”
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Mike Dubrall writes about backpacking, snow camping, and other high adventure outings at 50Miler.com. His email is miked@50miler.com or you can be connected through the “50miler.com Outing Resource Center” on Facebook.

Brock joins new BSA National President Wayne Perry as top two leaders 
of nation’s iconic youth-serving organization

Following an extensive selection process, the Boy Scouts of America named Wayne Brock its next Chief Scout Executive, the organization’s top professional. Brock, the BSA’s current deputy Chief Scout Executive and chief operating officer, will provide general direction of administrative work of the BSA. He follows Robert “Bob” Mazzuca, who will retire in August at the conclusion of his five-year term as Chief Scout Executive. The professional leadership change coincides with a transition of Scouting’s national president, the organization’s top volunteer leader.

“I am honored to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading this great organization at a pivotal time in our history,” Brock said. “We will build upon the great vision and strategic direction put forth by Bob Mazzuca to strengthen our organization as we continue to serve our mission, instilling the values of character and integrity in America’s youth.”

Serving as deputy Chief Scout Executive and COO since 2009, Brock provides leadership and direction to all aspects of operations of the National Council, which is subject to the authority and direction of the Chief Scout Executive and the National Executive Board.

Brock began his career in 1972 as a district executive in New Bern, North Carolina, and then served on the staff in Knoxville, Tennessee. He also served as Scout executive in Athens, Georgia; area director; Scout executive in Orlando, Florida; Southern Region director; and as assistant Chief Scout Executive.

Brock is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award, and he received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from East Carolina University.

The Chief Scout Executive Selection Committee was composed of members of the BSA National Executive Board who were appointed by the BSA’s president and ratified by the Board for selection of a new Chief Scout Executive. The committee was chaired by outgoing President Rex Tillerson (CEO of ExxonMobil) and included nine other influential business executives and business leaders.

“Wayne Brock possesses the right combination of deep institutional knowledge, operational experience, and personal fortitude to successfully lead this organization into the future,” Tillerson said.

In addition to the new Chief Scout Executive, a new national president steps into his role as the organization’s top leader later this month during the BSA’s National Annual Meeting. Telecom pioneer and Seattle Mariners co-owner Wayne Perry becomes the BSA’s 34th president, following Tillerson.

Like Tillerson, Perry has a long, personal history with Scouting. A Scout in his youth, Perry began his adult volunteer tenure as a Cubmaster with Pack 601 in Bellevue, Washington, and has filled a variety of positions since then. During his two-year term, Perry will direct the BSA’s National Executive Board, which guides the youth-service organization. Perry currently serves as chief executive officer of the private equity firm Shotgun Creek Investments. He began his career in telecommunications and was chairman and CEO of Edge Wireless until it was sold to AT&T in 2008. He and his wife, Christine, have four sons—all are Eagle Scouts.

“The Boy Scouts of America has the program, methods, and a 100-year track record of helping boys grow into the types of men they aspire to be and our society needs,” Perry said. “I am proud to be among the more than 1 million volunteers dedicated to this important movement.”

Perry and Brock join National Commissioner Tico Perez, the top volunteer in charge of program quality, to make up the BSA’s Key 3. The trio, consisting of two volunteers and one professional, make up the organization’s highest level of leadership at the national level.

About the Boy Scouts of America 
The Boy Scouts of America provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.™” The Scouting organization is composed of 2.7 million youth members between the ages of 7 and 21 and more than a million volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit www.scouting.org.

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Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzucca is set to retire at this year on August 31st. On April 4th BSA President announced nine semifinalists to fill the position. After another round of interviews there are four finalists:

• Wayne Brock , Deputy Chief Scout Executive/COO
• Tom Fitzgibbon, Regional Director, Western Region
• Al Lambert, Regional Director, Central Region
• Robert A. “Alf” Tuggle, Assistant Chief Scout Executive/CFO

Interviews will take place this month prior to the National Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL. Selection and announcement of BSA’s new Chief Scout Executive will take place on May 21st. He will start his first day on the job on September 1st. Stay tuned for the announcement.

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The following is a Guest Article by Mike Dubrall. Mike “Dub Zero” Blogs and writes informative articles on backpacking and snow camping at 50Miler.com.

Philmont sits at the apex of the Scout backpacking experience. For skilled backpackers the Philmont routes are not difficult. However, most Scouts are not accomplished backpackers and the challenge of being on the trail for almost two weeks makes any trip to Philmont incredibly worthwhile. In addition, the fun activities and camaraderie with hikers from every state makes Philmont a kind of “Scouting Disneyland.”

Philmont is much more than backpacking. There are months of prep meetings, practice hikes, and shopping sprees. Commemorative shirts have to be designed and ordered and new equipment purchased. There is often an exciting cross county trip by train, plane, or automobile and groups stop at popular attractions along the way. Nearby cities like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos are teeming eager Scouts (in uniform) during the summer months. Afterwards, reunion parties, slide shows, and campfire discussions keep the Philmont experience alive for a long time.

Philmont sits at the apex of Scout wilderness experiences

My first trip to Philmont was a disaster. We trained hard for a difficult backpacking trip and that is not what we got at all. A forest fire broke out before our arrival and a large part of the Ranch was closed to hikers. Everyone got crowded into the southern section of the Ranch, where campsites and trails were overflowing with Scouts. There were lines at every Red Roof Inn and our assigned Ranger was an idiot incompetent. Stringent rules put everyone on edge. Programs were impacted and long wait times or even oversubscribed activities were daily occurrences. A lingering drought meant no swimming or showers for the entire trek. (Ten days on the trail days without anyone bathing even once!)

Our difficult 80 mile planned backpacking trip turned into a 35 mile romp with nothing to do most afternoons. The Scouts got bored and turned on each other and then on the adults. Eventually the adults started taking out their frustrations on the Scouts. It was, by all measures, a miserable trip.

Almost a decade passed before my new Troop became serious about backpacking and started talking about Philmont. It was with mixed feelings that I was swept up in their collective enthusiasm and put my name on a list to go again. The goal was to make my second trip a different experience altogether.

This time we focused on the overall Philmont experience and not just the backpacking. Practice hikes were important of course, but the hikes were filled with stories about Philmont history, camps, activities, and potential service projects. Along the way everyone learned the Philmont Grace and Philmont Hymn, which we all sang with increasing fervor every day we were on the trail together. The song became a unifying force of surprising power. (Even now, one year later, they sing the Philmont Hymn at the drop of a hat!)

Philmont is more than a hike - it is a lifetime memory

Arriving at Philmont base camp in the middle of the night, we tried to slip quietly into our tents so as not to wake the backpackers in our assigned area. Morning soon arrived, with the staff welcome at breakfast, paperwork processing, review of the routes, and introduction to our Ranger, who would be with us for a couple of days. The boys swarmed into the Philmont Trading Post to stock up on candy, belts, hats, shirts, and assorted mementos, some of which might be valuable on the trail. We finished the pack check, stored our extra stuff in the lockers, attended an inspirational Scout’s Own, and were ready to leave the next morning.

The first morning on the trail, our Ranger woke us up before dawn, and in the dark, we scrambled to the top of a mountain to experience the sunrise. Sitting together in the gathering light, we watched the valley come into focus under an azure sky. When he had our attention, the Ranger said, “Before you is a unique opportunity to have an incredible experience at Philmont. Push yourself out of your comfort zone. Do things you don’t think are possible. Create memories for your lifetime. No one can do it but you.”

For the next ten days we had a glorious time together, punctuated by burrow racing, lumber jacking, black bears, beautiful sunrises & sunsets, cantinas, campfires, horseback riding, singing songs, petroglyphs, porch talks, rock climbing, shotgun shooting, card games, storytelling, challenge courses, and, of course, backpacking. Everyone had a fantastic time.

Some trips are good and some are not so good, but every visit to Philmont is transformative in its own way. Boys become men and men become better. For that reason, every serious Scout and Adult Leader should hike there at least once.

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Mike Dubrall writes about backpacking, snow camping, and other high adventure outings at 50Miler.com.. His email is miked@50miler.com or you can be connected through the “50miler.com Outing Resource Center” on Facebook.

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“A Scout is Thrifty.” Sir Robert Baden-Powell

One of the most difficult things to do is to be thrifty.  It is difficult to save up for something you want to have in the future.  We tend to think about what we can get now.  For example, remember when you bought your second camping tent?  Did you ask yourself whether you really need the tent, or could you have used your first tent for the camp out?  When we save a dollar, we are planning to use that dollar some other day for something you really need or something unexpected in the future.

If you don’t save up what you have today, you will have less to spend tomorrow.  So put a portion of that hard earned money in the jar, in the bank, in your investment accounts.

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After the holidays food banks around the country see  a shortage of food as the holiday cheer and helping spirit seems to take back burner to springtime activities. Not for Scouts around Flint, Michigan. They’ve collected over 40,000 pounds of food in their 26th annual Scouting for Food drive. Scouts in Utah have collected over 1 million pounds of food to help their neighbors. How many pounds have your area Scouts collected?

Call your local food bank and see if there is a way to integrate Scouting for Food into your program to help re-stock their shelves.

Source: mLive, Fox 13

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The following is a Guest Article by Mike Dubrall. Mike “Uncle Dub Zero” Blogs and writes informative articles on backpacking and snow camping at 50Miler.com. 

Its Spring – a time when every good Scout starts thinking about his backpack. Across the country, people are pulling their packs out of the closet, cleaning out the leftover food from last year, and getting ready for the practice hikes ahead. Many with the goal of completing a 50 mile backpacking trip before the end of the summer.

Everyone agrees that wilderness backpacking embodies all of the core Scouting values. Accordingly Scout leaders often ask, “How do we start a backpacking program in our Troop or Crew?” It’s not really complex, but here is a straight-forward plan for getting your guys onto the trail. The steps are not necessarily in chronological order but ,the last step loops back to the first step every year.

Promote the backpacking program with pictures and exciting stories.

1. Promote backpacking in your Troop: Younger Scouts and many adults will not associate the idea of idea of carry heavy packs over long distances with fun – so they have to be convinced. Start slowly, schedule a few short trips and propagate stories about success and overcoming adversity. Then get everyone to agree on a goal of completing a 50miler or going to Philmont in the near future. Remember, it’s not just the older Scouts and Scouters that have to be won over – parents also have to understand the benefits of a backpacking program.

2. Pick Dates for the adventure: With everyone’s busy schedules, spontaneity is not possible. Select a week for the big trip about six months in advance and let everyone know so they can arrange their calendars accordingly. (If you want to have your hike in August, then select the dates in February.) Most of the details, including where you are going, can be worked out later. (Philmont participants usually have to commit to their dates 18 months in advance!)

Schedule a 50 miler six months ahead of time.

3. Have a planning meeting: Schedule a gathering of potential hikers and then advertise it in ways that attract most of the target audience. This planning meeting is about building enthusiasm for the backpacking program, scheduling practice hikes, assigning responsibilities, discussing dietary restrictions or physical challenges, and electing leaders. It is also a great opportunity to talk about the dates of the 50 miler and potential locations.

4. Publish a Pack List: Successful youth backpacking trips require good pack lists and the leadership to enforce their use. However, developing a pack list is a philosophical exercise with many possible and contradictory outcomes. Every unit has their own list, based upon location, leadership philosophy, anticipated routes, and even hiking history. (leaders can be very passionate about their own lists!) Publishing the pack list (months or years) ahead of time allows parents to buy what they need without pressure. Set a deadline about a month before the 50 miler for acquiring all the gear and conduct a rigorous pack check about a week before you leave.

5. Conduct Practice Hikes: Arm the group with a practice hike schedule that includes dates, times, required pack weights, locations, responsibilities, and discussion topics. Each hike, in addition to the conditioning aspect, is an opportunity to increase the group’s knowledge about topics like wilderness first aid, maps and compass, bear bagging, water purification, hygiene, trail safety, and cooking. In addition to the regular outing schedule, our Troop schedules ten Venture practice hikes including three overnighters every Spring. The minimum requirement in order to go on the 50 miler that summer is four hikes with appropriate weights, including one overnighter.

Practice hikes are an important part of the 50 miler experience.

6. Complete the 50 miler: Armed with a map, permits, medical forms, emergency plan, food, and all the equipment on the pack list the group is transported to the trailhead for their big adventure. Remember to take lots of pictures for the Court of Honor. It’s also nice to have parents waiting at the end with fruit, root beer floats, and pizza to welcome home their young warriors and listen to them talk about their misfortunes and exploits.

Unfortunately, many potential hikers ( and parents) balk at wilderness backpacking because of the perceived risks and potential hardships – or because they fear the unknown. Other families are hesitant because they panic at the thought of investing in equipment before they even know if their son or daughter is going to enjoy the experience. This irrational fear, panic, and paranoia keeps too many Scouts and Scouters at home.

However, it is not uncommon for Scouts to stand up at their Eagle Courts of Honor and talk enthusiastically about how backpacking experiences changed their lives or inspired them to new achievements. One said, “I don’t remember many days of my life, but I do remember vividly every day of every 50 miler I have ever been on.” With this kind of testimonial, adult leaders should do everything in their power to provide opportunities for Scouts to experience wilderness backpacking as often as possible.

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Mike Dubrall writes about backpacking, snow camping, and other high adventure outings at 50Miler.com.. His email is miked@50miler.com or you can be connected through the 50miler.com Outing Resource Center on Facebook.

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One of the annual events in scouting and scouting-like activities around the world is the Pinewood Derby. Boys and girls build small gravity-powered racers to compete for the honor of being the fastest. This honor brings with it the temptation to “bend rules” to win.

Creating a Pinewood Derby car is not only a wonderful hands-on project for those into building, designing and racing their own unique car, but it’s also a chance to teach valuable life lessons. Winning by the Rules shows that the fastest cars can be built without “cheating.”

This how-to guide utilizes over four years of scientific testing to describe in easy terms how you can achieve higher speeds and better performance with one’s custom-made racers.

Phil Reinke’s first experience with pinewood derby racers began with his father when he was in the Cub Scouts. It continued when he and his son, Tyler, raced cars at Pinewood Derbies in Georgia and Florida. Their research and experience led to three consecutive district championships. This book is written to share the joy of dreaming, designing, building and racing, while completely following the rules.

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