Category Archives: Hints and Tips

How to orient a map

Posted on May 1, 2012 by John.Fulton

For those Scouts that have not done their ‘how to orient a map requirement’ yet, Backpacker Magazine has an online article that may help you out! (the same is true for those of you that already have this signed off, … Continue reading →

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April Outing – Ziplining

Posted on April 11, 2012 by John.Fulton

Just a few reminders for those attending the Ziplining outing this weekend. We will meet at the church  at 6 PM on Friday, April 13. You should have dinner before you arrive. We will be traveling to Camp Friedlander (Loveland, OH – … Continue reading →

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WinterCampers.com

Posted on January 6, 2010 by John.Fulton

(Editors note: I recieved this as a comment on Mr. Kirschner’s note. I thought that it was interesting/useful enough to post it here.) I wanted to bring your attention to a winter camping resource that you might find interesting and … Continue reading →

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Backpacker Magazine Article on Cold Weather Camping

Posted on January 6, 2010 by John.Fulton

Just in time for our January outing, Backpacker magazine has a series of articles about cold weather camping. A good place to start is the winter camping checklist, found here: Backpacker Magazine This site is linked to other sites on … Continue reading →

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