Backpacking & Hiking Archives - Page 8 of 8

At the Peak of Success

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.

Havasu Heaven

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

First Trail

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

Green Bar Bill's Patrol Corner: Take a Patrol Hike

Fall is a great time of year for hiking. The leaves are turning, and cool northerly breezes make temperatures just right for a walk outdoors.

Earn the 50-Miler Award on one of five scenic hikes

These classic long-distance hikes wind through scenic wilderness areas that offer spectacular settings for earning the BSA’s 50-Miler Award.

Outdoor Smarts: How to Keep Warm in Camping's Fourth Season

To enjoy a winter outing, you need the right gear, know-how, and a good attitude.

Outdoor Smarts: Put Your Best Foot Forward

Proper-fitting boots and moisture-wicking socks can save hikers the misery of hot spots and blisters.

Outdoor Smarts The Signal Mirror: A Low-Tech Lifesaver

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

Outdoor Smarts: Hiking Sticks Give Your Knees a Break

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.