Troop 328's 2003 Wilderness Camp, Idaho

JEFFHEAD.COM - CIVIC ^ | August 17, 2003 | Jeff Head

[sangoo]

Up north...CDA. Hope to get him into a good troop there. He just loves his troop here in So. Calif. Right now he is on a Backpack/Climbing trip with the troop in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. We have been in contact using HAM radios, sharing his adventures from 150 miles away on handhelds.

[joanie-f]

Thanks for sharing these pictures and descriptions, Jeff.

What an incredible trip this must have been for those boys. I was especially floored by your description of this part of the week:

The fish were not biting around the edges of the lake so the scouts determined to put some of their lashing skills (or in some cases their on the spot acquired lashing skills) to use and build a good raft from which they could fish further out in the lake where the more fish were seen to be jumping. This required that appropriate logs be chosen and gathered from the many already available around the edge of the lake and that they then be lashed together. The scouts set about the task with a will and finished the job in a few hours.

That is absolutely wonderful! They wanted to get some serious fishing in, they recognized that the fishing was much better in an inaccessible area of the lake, so they set out to do something about it! And not only did they show determination, but they used the ‘natural resources’ and abilities that were at their disposal to solve the problem. Good for them, and good for you for helping them see the building of the raft to its completion.

Would have also loved to do that hike to the highest point on the ridge. I am sure that ascent and descent were not without magnificent views (not to mention being able to explore the old mining digs).

A bit off-topic, but wilderness related:

I am not a movie-goer (far from it .... I generally avoid anything with even a hint of Hollywood involved), but saw a most incredible movie tonight -- it was just released to theaters on Friday: Open Range. Not since High Noon and Shane (made in the early fifties) has such a western been made. If you have the time and inclination, this is a must see.

Best to you and the family.

~ joanie

[Jeff Head]

Right now he is on a Backpack/Climbing trip with the troop in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. We have been in contact using HAM radios, sharing his adventures from 150 miles away on handhelds.

Outstanding!

[Jeff Head]

Joanie, the trip was simply fantatsic...and I was so proud of all of those boys. Jared is an outstanding leader.

Open Range. Not since High Noon and Shane (made in the early fifties) has such a western been made. If you have the time and inclination, this is a must see.

Will do...I love a good western.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so very much! Hugs!!!

[Jeff Head]

Bro, here's a big and belated BUMP to this thread.

It was a great trip that these kids will remember for life.

[Jeff Head]

FYI, here's a BUMP to this thread.

Scouting continues unabated here in Idaho.

[Squantos]

BTTT from a older Eagle Scout..........:o)

Stay Safe !

[Fred Mertz]

What a wonderful account of your outing; thanks for sharing. I wish I was young again.

What's up with the propane/gas grills? I never had that luxury;(

[LiteKeeper]

BSA bump

[Cool Guy]

My pleasure reading.

[Lurker]

What a great trip.

Mrs. L has our youngun on a camping trip with some coworkers as I type this.

However, I doubt very much that Jellystone Park in Amboy IL can compete with your scenery.

Regards,

L

[Lurker]

Camp Manatoc actually had coal stoves.

They're probably illegal now.

L

[Jeff Head]

Due to the extreme fire danger...no open fires were allowed at any camp sites in the entire area. Otherwise all cooking would have been done over a campfire with dutch ovens, etc.

[Jeff Head]

The scenery and the setting are a great blessing and plus...but the important thing is the lessons and values and experience being passed on. If that is happening, then it's a good thing no matter where you go. If that's not happening, then the scenery doesn't count for a whole lot in the end.

Best Fregards to you bro. Hope all else is good for you and yours. Still looking for you out this way someday.

[Jeff Head]

...and another BSA bump back.

[Jeff Head]

Thanks so much for posting that pic of the creed...and that creed is taught and practiced still today, and will continue into the future despite the efforts of those who abhore the goodness and virtue of it and want to tear it down and pervert it.

Scouting is alive and well in Idaho...and many other places around the nation.

Best to you bro!

[strela]

BUMP for a great story from a never-got-past-Tenderfoot former Scout.

[SLB]

Fred - We used to have a Klondike Derby at Densberger. We found a troop from L'ville in the K-Span one night. It was raining and they were cold and miserable. Poor kids!

My father-in-law is an Eagle Scout Class of 1932, to be exact August 6, 1932. My son is an Eagle Scout Class of 1992. To be exact August 6, 1992.

Scouting is a great experience for young and old alike. I do not agree with some of the feminzation that has taken over, like female SM and others. It is supposed to be a "guy" thing. I imagine Baden Powell would have something to say about that.

[Jeff Head]

It still is a guy thing here in Idaho my friend, as it should be.

Although I have to say, mom helps keep us straight, on time and committed as much as anyone else...LOL!

Hope you enjoyed the post...I know there's a lot of country where you're from (Wind River, Snowy Range, Jackson Hole Country-away from the tourist traps etc.) that rivals what is displayed here.