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A discussion of the challenges of building a backpacking program in a troop and implementing a lightweight backpacking philosophy.
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Backpacking LighterThe Scoutmaster Perspective
Feb 25, 2012Capitol Area Council
Austin, TX
Scoutmaster Perspective• Sam Francis, Scoutmaster Troop 990, Austin,
Texas– 3 Summer Philmont Treks – 1 Philmont Winter Adventure
Scoutmaster Perspective• Pat Rabun, Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 326,
Fort Worth, Texas– 2 Summer Philmont Treks (with another in 2012)
Scoutmaster Perspective• Why go lightweight?– Hiking and backpacking = core elements of
Scouting– Build experience and knowledge for future high
adventure– More fun!
Why? … High Adventure
Challenges• Age/physical differences• Physical growth and numerous gear purchases• Maturity, experience, ability to take care of
gear
Challenges• Shifting the mindset• Inadequate preparation • Cost• Competition with other Scouting events
Implementation Ideas• Step by step; inch by inch; a little bit at a time• Gear checklist; multiple skill levels; training• Group purchases• Hiking MB• Priority hit list: what to buy first
Questions and Discussion