My crew and I practiced hiking nature trails‚ sometimes with bricks in our backpacks to simulate the weight of the gear. Each hike we would increase the distance in order to get as close to Philmont as possible. Although the hikes prepared us for the mileage‚ I wasn’t sure they would prepare us for the rough Southwestern climate. Compared to the cool wet forests of New Jersey‚ New Mexico was a desert. The searing heat moved in waves across the
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much more. In the Boy Scouts there is an experience like no other‚ it is the Mecca of Boy Scouts‚ Philmont Scout Ranch. Located in Cimarron‚ New Mexico‚ it is the largest high adventure base‚ spanning a little over 137‚000 acres. At Philmont‚ you bring a backpack and fit as much as you can
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achieved by visiting three of the four high adventure programs‚ spotted throughout the United States. These programs include the Northern Tier high adventure in the boundary water (MN)‚ Philmont Scout Ranch (NM)‚ Florida Sea Base (FL)‚ and Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base (WV). I participated in Philmont in 2012‚ the Boundary Waters in 2010‚ and Florida Sea base in 2013. These high adventure bases show your outdoorsman skills in different terrain and different climates throughout the country
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I love. Boy Scouts - I joined cub scouts back when I was in third grade. Now eight years later‚ I have gained knowledge‚ leadership skills‚ and once in a lifetime experiences that I will never forget. My last trip was a 15 day backpacking trip in Philmont where my group had to collaboratively work together to finish the trip. Now I am nearly an eagle scout and plan to finish the requirements this summer. Band/Piano
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Over the summer‚ I attended a weeklong hike at Philmont Scout Ranch. I had to pack a variety of gear including clothes‚ food‚ and miscellaneous gear. One particular item I brought was a pair of hiking poles previously used by my brother when he participated in the same hike two years prior. The poles were made of aluminum‚ which was not used for heavy duty hiking but instead for lightweight or short-term hiking. I‚ however‚ did not see any problem with taking them because my brother had no problem
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I have had a missing left arm since birth. When I was adopted‚ at the age of five‚ I was told by my parents that I was as capable as someone who had two arms. My mother said my disability is a “differ-ability.” I had abilities that required different approaches‚ techniques‚ or methods. I learned how to tie my shoes with one hand‚ rappel off a rock wall‚ and type. When I came from China‚ I was told to visit Shriner’s Children’s Hospital for my orthopedic condition. An orthopedist offered me a prosthesis
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In the article‚ “A Suicide at Twelve: ‘Why Steve?” by Richard E. Meyer‚ shares a story about a twelve year old boy that is reticent. He talks about 210 children in America around Steve Dailey’s age group who also committed suicide. Just like the 210 children‚ many children at that age group may have similar issues as Steve. Steve was an emotional boy who was stressed out which may had lead him to his tragedy. Richard R. Meyer discusses Dailey’s life starting from the day he was born until the day
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Cited: Miller‚ Laura. "Top 5 Reasons to Camp vs. Stay in a Hotel with Kids." Climb With Kids. Climb with Kids‚ 5 July 2012. Web. 07 Nov. 2014. "Preserve the Wilderness." Preserve the Wilderness. Philmont Scout Ranch‚ 2014. Web. 07 Nov. 2014.
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The report explains the organization of a Non-Profit organization‚ focused on The Boy Scouts of America. Current business literature and personal communication were used to gather information. The Boy Scouts of America is a very large organization that has roots all over the world and in many businesses. For almost 100 years‚ Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law‚ Today‚ these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential
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the vision 1947-1954 As aviation advanced after the Wright Brothers’ first flight‚ the nation’s military aviation service followed a constantly growing lineage from 1907 to 1947. Officials had discussed the establishment of an aeronautical academy much earlier‚ but it wasn’t until the Air Force became a separate service in 1947 under the National Security Act that official plans began. Still the Air Force Academy plan made little progress until 1949 when Secretary of Defense James Forrestal
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