Troop 26 Rescue Backpacker
September 14, 2025
My Boy Scout Troop Rescued a 78-Year-Old Backpacker (and Former Scoutmaster) Lost in the California Wilderness The older man had
My Boy Scout Troop Rescued a 78-Year-Old Backpacker (and Former Scoutmaster) Lost in the California Wilderness The older man had
Troop 26 and Scoutmaster Michael-James Hey put their training and preparation to use during a backcountry trek Nick Forselles, Noozhawk
Douglas Montgomery, 78, Was Stranded During Two-Week Solo Backpacking Trip that Became Test of Survival After He Lost His Pack
Scoutmaster Minute Hello friends of Troop 26, We have had a year full of great outdoor adventures and public service!
There was a great turn out for the kayaking adventure in Tomales Bay above San Francisco with 17 scouts, two
This year, our Annual Troop 26 Family Picnic was held at Tucker Grove Park in Goleta. We had a good
September 16, 2025St. Mark United Methodist Church Call to Assembly:Liam Cook, Bugler Scoutmaster Remarks and Installation:M-J Hey, Scoutmaster Master of
Our original ride was to be a two-day event in Carpentaria but due to camping limitations, we enjoyed a great
Douglas Montgomery, 78, Was Stranded During Two-Week Solo Backpacking Trip that Became Test of Survival After He Lost His Pack
The Emigrant Wilderness north of Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada’s is so named because of the emigrants that
The Sunrise Dolphin Derby was a family festival at Chase Palm Park put on by the Rotary Club of SB
Mr. Hey and Mr. Hannotte accompanied 22 scouts on the ferry to Emerald Bay Summer Camp on Santa Catalina Island
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