Backcountry Hygiene and Sanitation Keep Hands and Fingers Clean Much (and probably most) intestinal illness experienced during or after an
Cleaning Your Gear I know. You meant to scrub and scour your gear after last campout. But … (insert your
May 4-5 19 Oaks Backpack Overnight – Our May hike with a good size group of fifteen scouts and leaders
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
04/23/2024 Troop Court of Honor Dressed in our Full Class A Uniform, following dinner, we were all proud to accept
April 19-21 Camporee We headed to Camporee with an enthusiastic 12 parents and leaders and 28 scouts this Spring. This
February 16-18 – Inyo Craters Snowshoe Camping In preparation for our backpacking trip into the snow, we started before Christmas
PIEDRA BLANCA BACKPACKING, SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2024 Early Saturday morning we met at the Big 5, divided up the food amongst
Why Water is so Important Augest 2024 TVOE Want to know why water is so vital to your trail health?
T-26 Newsletter July, 2024 (The Voice of Experience) Bears: Smart, Motivated, Relentless Black bears, particularly those in the Sierra
T-26 Newsletter June, 2024 Hiking the Trail General advice and sound tips for the novice in us all. Lace up
Blisters The Cure: Catch the hot spot before it’s too late. Heavy all-leather waffle stompers may have gone the way
T-26 Newsletter May, 2024 Ease the Itch People who fill their packs with over-the-counter meds for poison oak almost universally
T-26 Newsletter April, 24 Body Tune-Ups Orthopedic surgeons know all about, “runner’s knee”and, “biker’s wrist,” but hey have few, if
Cold Weather Camping Three Ways to Lose Body Heat 1. Radiation: The emission of body heat, especially from skin areas
Snow Camping Use Equipment Check list, check it twice. Use your equipment checklist and layout your gears on the floor.
Happy Holidays from the Friends of Troop 26 Santa Barbara. It was in the late spring months of 2019 that
How to Sleep Warm 1. Ground Insulation: Insulating ground pads make such a difference that seasoned winter campers
Hello friends of Troop 26, We have had a year full of great outdoor adventures and public service! Our Scouts
