Scout2Eagle: Gaither's Gathering
5 Minute blogs with tips on camping, the outdoors, and Scout Advancement.
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- Please find this Youtube video: Bill Mason’s Path of the Paddle – White Water This video runs about an hour – it 2 combined 30 min shows. I have taken lots of notes from this video. He uses a few different terms: Listen for these: Hay Stack waves, Roller Coaster, Ledge, Chute, Ferry, … Read more
1- First Aid Question: When you are giving First Aid, what is the difference between Signs & Symptoms??? Symptoms are what the patient (and others) reports. That report may come from a by stander, a fellow Scout, or a family member. Document whom the Symptom Report is coming from. A Sign is what you observe … Read more
Think: When the winds of change die down, and politicians & thieves become honest; we will have looked past them all to see the truth. 1- A bit of personal philosophy. Beware of any & everyone who tries to capitalize on this situation. Let us all weather this “storm” with grace & gratitude. 2- I … Read more
1- I was asked several years ago about the Scout Law. Which part is the most important? Well I have 3 different answers. Let us go down all 3 rabbit holes… A- The Scout Law is 12 points that every Scout should try and live up to. The Scout Law is complete and whole unto … Read more
1- Physical Activity and Personal Fitness MB go together. If you can not get outside try this plan.Do the following every hour: Do 10 Pushups: Do 10 Pullups: Do 10 Situps:Do 10 Reverse Situps: (Lay on your tummy & stretch & try to touch your heels to the back of your head) Do “6 inches” … Read more
1- Ever wonder and ask why School? Why Education? Going to school is good for you. With an education you have the opportunity to maximize your future income. Without education your maximum potential and income are significantly lower. School increases your knowledge that you have to use at work and at home. 2- That brings … Read more
How did today go for you and your family? I went to the grocery store for the first time in almost 2 weeks. I talked to the stocking clerks & they said it is crazy in their world. If you go to the store – please say “thank you” the folks under the gun … Read more