Backpacking & Hiking

Pack your bag, tighten your boots, and get ready to hit the trails with your troop.

Backpacking & Hiking

At the Peak of Success

By Scouting magazine

Thanks to tireless training and dedicated leadership, Troop 474 Scouts reach the summit of Washington’s Mount Rainier for the 25th year in a row.

Backpacking & Hiking

Havasu Heaven

By Scouting magazine

Scouts from Albuquerque Troop 166 hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and camp in a tropical paradise set between towering waterfalls.

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Backpacking & Hiking

First Trail

By Scouting magazine

A well-planned weekend “mini-trek” introduces younger Scouts to backpacking and leaves them looking forward to high adventure programs reserved for older Scouts.

Backpacking & Hiking

The Signal Mirror: A Low-Tech Lifesaver

By Scouting magazine

Any flat, shiny surface can be used to get the attention of potential rescuers, but a specially designed reflective signaling device works best.

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Backpacking & Hiking

Outdoor Smarts: Hiking Sticks Give Your Knees a Break

By Scouting magazine

Do your knees ache at the end of the hiking day? Is walking downhill harder than walking up? Have you ever tried leading a group of Scouts across a knee-deep stream? Trekking poles can help.