Scout2Eagle: Gaither's Gathering
5 Minute blogs with tips on camping, the outdoors, and Scout Advancement.
I: What is worse than finding a worm in an apple? J: Finding half a worm. 1- Bear Grylls served in the British SAS (British Special Forces). They went on “hard routine.” They existed for days on end without a hot meal. He points out that a hot meal makes your job in the out-of-doors … Read more
1- Maybe it is the Winter Solstice or maybe it is just because it is cold outside. Most of the time when I think about HEAT I think about cooking or the thermostat for the house. So I want to take a few moments to look at heat energy from a in depth point of … Read more
1- Nutrition in cold weather and in hot weather help your body cope with outdoor temperatures. Let us look at the winter conditions. Cold weather, medically speaking, starts at about 50 deg. F ( 10 deg. C ). In cold weather you body starts retreating your blood circulation to the inner workings of your body. … Read more
1- Food. One of my favorite subjects… ;-). I am going to touch on this subject with a broad brush. Food comes in 3 catagories: Protein, Carbohydrates (Carbs for short), and Fat. These 3 fuel our bodies in two different ways: Metabolism, and muscle Energy. I think of metabolism like a car just sitting there … Read more
1- Do you carry a mirror with you when camping? Can you make a mirror or reflective surface from your knowledge and supplies at hand? The reason that I ask the question is to acknowledge that a signal mirror is probably one of the most useful and least used items in a survival situation. A: … Read more
1- “Service” is not a complicated word nor hard to spell. To serve others. To render aid to someone else. To help or benefit or contribute to others. The etymology of the word dates back to Roman times. It started off in Latin as “servitium” meaning slavery or servitude. Circa 1200 the meaning shifted or … Read more
1– I learned a new fire building tip this week. When lighting a fire, start your fire from the windward side of the fire lay. That way the heat of the fire will heat up the rest of the lay. If the wind is to strong for a diminutive flame, lie down with your back … Read more
1- OK! You have spent at least a month getting in physical shape for you first hike or backpacking trip. You have learned how to deal with the physical exertion mentally. You now know how it feels and you can muster through it. You have put up & struck your tent many times including several … Read more
1- As fall approaches and Troops start becoming active after summer camp; I think of hiking & backpacking. The main purpose of my emails / blogs is to have a conversation around Scouting, Leadership, & the outdoors. This may seem elementary to some but I am going to start with some foundation information about preparing, … Read more
1- Think of a couple of things that make you feel loved. Being held in safe arms? Special / favorite meal – especially if it is home cooked? Puppy dog asleep on your lap? Someone who listens intently & intensively? Words of love? Being taken care when you are sick, or lonely, or down? … Read more