FOT26 End of Year Newsletter | 2024
December 23, 2024
Scoutmaster Minute Hello friends of Troop 26, We have had a year full of great outdoor adventures and public service!
Scoutmaster Minute Hello friends of Troop 26, We have had a year full of great outdoor adventures and public service!
Gearing Up (General tips and sound advice for the novice in us all) * Purchase quality backpacking equipment from a
Our evening started with a nice variety of casseroles, spaghetti, rice, couscous and other dishes for our potluck dinner. To
Carrizo Plain is well known for the “super blooms” that follow wet winters inland from the central coastal area and
Right in our backyard starting at the Cold Spring trail, the hike into Forbush and Cottam camp was the
How to Choose Personal First-Aid Kits Pre-Assembled First-Aid Kits Most beginning backpackers select pre-assembled first-aid kits as
The tour of the USS Iowa was amazing. If you were unable to attend this year, you should plan on
Food Organization Properly packed, well-organized Food Supplies makes meal prep and cleanup much easier. Plus, they minimize second-guessing
Hypothermia This problem occurs when weather conditions are such that body heat is lost more rapidly than it can be
(The Voice of Experience) Food to Eat When You’re Cold Food to Fight the ChillOn a short trip or in
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA – Saturday, December 12, 2024 This annual celebration, Wreaths Across America started in 1992 when someone in
Silver Peak Wilderness Troop 26 did a 5 day 4 night backpacking trip! View Interactive Map Day 1 | Spruce
COURT OF HONOR, DECEMBER 10, 2024 The 50-star American flag was officially adopted on July 4, 1960, and was first raised
Backcountry Hygiene and Sanitation Keep Hands and Fingers Clean Much (and probably most) intestinal illness experienced during or after an
October 26, 2024 East Beach Restoration On Saturday we congregated at the Santa Barbara East Beach nature restoration area with
September 28, 2024 Radio Badge Workshop Several weeks before our trip to the radio facility, we all met via Zoom
October 13, 2024, Annual Scout Picnic The annual Scout picnic at the Stow Grove Park was a huge success this
Cleaning Your Gear I know. You meant to scrub and scour your gear after last campout. But … (insert your
June 1-2 Manzana Narrows Overnight Backpacking Our June backpacking trip took us again into the Los Padres National Forest in
July 6 – 13 Camp Hi- Sierra Camp Hi-Sierra is located on the south side of the Sierra Nevada mountains
AUGUST 24 – MODEL A FORD GYMKHANA The Model A Ford Gymkhana event gave us an opportunity to put into
SEPTEMBER 7 – RATTLESNAKE CANYON TRAIL HIKE Seven scouts and seven leaders – We were not alone as there were
May 27 Wreath Laying/Memorial Day – Dressed in our Class A uniform, six leaders and 13 scouts assisted with the
Spring & Summer Canoeing on Lake Cachuma Several opportunities opened up in the Spring and Summer 2024 to practice our
February 16-18 – Inyo Craters Snowshoe Camping In preparation for our backpacking trip into the snow, we started before Christmas
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