Where is there a boy to whom the call of the wild and the open road does not appeal?
– Baden Powell
September 28, 2024 Radio Badge Workshop Several weeks before our trip to the radio facility, we all met via Zoom for a preparation class to learn about the technical requirements for the amateur radio license. On Saturday, Mr. Hannotte and
Backcountry Hygiene and Sanitation Keep Hands and Fingers Clean Much (and probably most) intestinal illness experienced during or after an extended outdoor adventure is due to poor hygiene, particularly unwashed hands. Solution: Carry a hand sanitizer (available as a
Cleaning Your Gear I know. You meant to scrub and scour your gear after last campout. But … (insert your excuse here). Now, set aside one weekend afternoon to get your gear back into action and promise to be better
May 4-5 19 Oaks Backpack Overnight – Our May hike with a good size group of fifteen scouts and leaders took us into the Los Padres National Forest north of Santa Barbara up the Santa Cruz Trail. The hike began
June 1-2 Manzana Narrows Overnight Backpacking Our June backpacking trip took us again into the Los Padres National Forest in the San Rafael Wilderness north of Santa Barbara with a good group of more than twenty leaders and scouts. Manzana
July 6 – 13 Camp Hi- Sierra Camp Hi-Sierra is located on the south side of the Sierra Nevada mountains near Sonora, CA and has a rich history. Before the 1840’s the area was occupied by the Miwok Indians and
