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One Venturing crew heads west for a thrilling ski and snowboard adventure

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Westward Snow Opener

Spring break turns into the ultimate winter adventure for a group of Twin Cities Venturers.

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Advancement FAQ’s: Making the Distinctions

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How the Venturing awards program works.

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Tracking Trinkets and Treasure

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Geocaching, an Internet-based hide-and-seek adventure, is as challenging as most video games. But you play it in the great outdoors.

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A Wisconsin Winter Weekend

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Boy Scouts and Venturers learn the basics of cold-weather camping during a weekend of hiking, cross-country skiing, and sleeping inside snow caves.

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A Rugged Adventure

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Underwater and overland, older Scouts and Venturers discover challenging new programs at Catalina Island’s Camp Emerald Bay.

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To the End of the Trail

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In Maine’s wilderness, a Pennsylvania Venturing crew tackles the final 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail, finishing with a climb to the top of Mount Katahdin, the trail’s northern terminus.

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Tapping into local experts for Venturing high-adventure activities

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Scouter R.S. is the Advisor of a new Venturing crew in Memphis, Tenn. He is not aware of many high adventure opportunities in his area and asks for help in finding activities that will interest and challenge his Venturers.

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Race to Adventure

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Venturers and Varsity Scouts tackle canoeing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and backpacking to clock the fastest time in a race to adventure.

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Where Riding Works Wonders

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Members of a Maryland special-needs Venturing crew sample a remarkably effective program known as ‘therapeutic horseback riding.’

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A Journey to Lifelong Health and Fitness

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Teenagers who earn Venturing’s Quest Award can improve their diet and nutrition, develop teaching skills, and discover a sport they can play for the rest of their lives.

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