Wow! What a treat to rediscover this Philmont trek photo from 1986! Boy Scout Troop 74, Manhattan, Kansas.
I am the blonde headed guy in the back row, fifth from the right, between Greg Skaggs and Mark Johnson.
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Thank you, Scott Wissman!
The Philmont Grace is a short prayer that gives thanks for food, clothing, life, opportunities, and friendship. It was first written at Worth Ranch Scout Camp and is widely used at Philmont Scout Ranch and other Scouting events. Its universal message makes it suitable for interfaith gatherings. The grace reminds Scouts to pause and showβ¦
Back from 12 awesome days of backpacking in #Philmont. It was great to go to sleep in my own (flat - no slopes!) bed last night without having to toss my smellables (eg toothpaste) in bear lineβs βoopsβ bag.
Downside? A great trip is over. And the humidity in PA is oppressive compared to the dry air of the New Mexico mountains.
Final #Philmont Preparation Trek: 30 miles in 3 days, going from the Mill Brook Road trailhead for the Appalachian Trail to High Point State Park in NJ.
It included an 11-mile day (Saturday) and a 13-mile day (Sunday). The crew did well on a tough trek featuring awesome views and a lot of rocks (though, ahem, not as many rocks as Pennsylvania).
Now relaxing with a beer, a book, and a Mets game.
Nancy Rice
Wesley Fryer
Scouter Mom
Ken Newquist