A dad asked me recently what his sons should prioritize to advance to the Able Trailman Rank. Much of that conversation is relevant to many troop families, so I am going to focus briefly on that topic today.
Of the various programs, opportunities, and recognitions offered within our troop, the Worthy Life program and the Worthy Life Award is one of the least understood. This is unfortunate, as participation in this program can be uniquely valuable.
Our Navigators and Adventurers visited Moores Creek National Battlefield recently, and were blessed with a mild February afternoon to tour this historic site. The Revolutionary War battle of Moores Creek Bridge was fought on this site on February 27, 1776. While numerically a small battle—the battle...
Our Troop was invited to our NENC Area Winter Junction, which for 2022 was the First Annual Great Sled Race. What better to way to enjoy camping in the winter than a sled race? Now, we had no sled dogs, but we did have a large number of able-bodied trailmen. Our three patrols took turns hitching u...