Backpacking & Hiking Archives - Page 2 of 8

By Michael Freeman

Next time you go on a hike, try using the trail to share something new with your Scouts.

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These how-to videos will show you and your Scouts how to tie essential knots used in Scouting.

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Use these tips to plan a trip to the scenic Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, spanning three states: Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee.

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Is your Scout unit planning a backpacking trek? These tips will help you, as a leader, empower youth to get prepared for the journey.

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Go farther, faster — with less. Help your Scouts lighten their backpacks using these tips from an ultralight backpacking expert.

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Ditch the weight and go farther with less effort. Use these seven tips to lighten your pack.

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Before you pack for your next hike, check out this gear-planning advice from an expert ultralight backpacker.

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Amp up your Scouting adventures using three inspirational tips from an ultralight-backpacking crew in Montana.

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Ring the bells on this classic Colorado backpacking trip on the Four Pass Loop outside of Aspen.

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Use these fast-acting tips to evade or escape a dangerous forest fire.