Mormon Mountain

This month's campout found us in the absolutely beautiful area between Munds Park and Mormon Lake. Cool temperatures were a pleasure to hike in as we ascended Mormon Mountain to camp in the open meadows and the aspen groves. It was a relatively short hike compared to what we are used to doing, but it was a very steep elevation climb.

The moonless sky was perfect for star gazing, and before bed the boys learned how to safely fell a tree. The next morning they learned how to make an improvised stretcher and reviewed the principles of stopping serious bleeding and transporting a patient (that was not related to the tree felling!)

Click on the group photo below for more photos from this awesome adventure!

Climbing and Rappelling at Watson Lake

The amazing Scouts of Troop 95 headed out to do some climbing and rappelling yesterday. We played on a few of the various routes located by Watson Lake, and the boys had a blast! Congratulations to the Scouts who had some "apprehension" about heights and pushed through that to complete the routes - awesome!

As always, click on the photo below to view more.

Granite Mountain

Instead of an overnight trip this month, the Scouts decided on a day hike in the Granite Mountain Wilderness area. Good times were had by all - despite some of the awkward looks on the boys' faces!

Mt. Humphreys Hike

Our goal was to reach the summit of Mt. Humphreys, but once the snow was waist deep, we decided we'd gone far enough! Camped just below the treeline at a little over 11,000 feet, with temperatures in the low 30's, the Scouts from Troop 95 were nestled together on the little bit of flat and dry terrain that we could find. But as usual, they made the best of any situation and we had a great time!

Click on the trail map below to see more picture from this adventure.

2012 Eagle Scouts

2012 has been a good year so far for Troop 95 and the presentation of Eagle Scout awards!

Back in January, Wes was awarded his Eagle Scout for his hard work and dedication in the Boy Scout program. His Eagle Scout project was to make a scale mural of the United States on a concrete slabe at the Liberty Traditional School, complete with state capitals and different colored states.

And now today, Blake was awarded his Eagle Scout for the long hours and blood, sweat, and tears that he has put into the Boy Scout program. His Eagle Scout program was to assist our town in surveying, describing, and outlining local parks for their online database which is used to bring new residents and businesses into the area.

Congratulations, gentlemen! And thank you for all that you do for Troop 95!

Here's to 2012, and the great year that it has already been for us!

Granite Canyon

Last night found Troop 95 hiking through the rocky terrain of Granite Canyon. It was a little slow going since there was so much water to get around (and it was dark) but coming back out this morning we were able to get some great rock climbing and boulder scrambling in!

Click on the rocky adventure below to see more pictures!

Snow Camp near Bellemont

We love the snow (some of us) but as we headed north, we found very little of it! A dry spell had left the area with only sparse snow, but we made the best of it and found what we could to sleep in.

The morning, however, found us in the snow a little more as we hiked out 8 miles in a bit of a snowstorm!

Click on our awesome group of Scouts to see more pictures.

Bowling!

We don't always have to be hiking around, working on merit badges, or building fires - sometimes we just like to have fun!

The Scouts decided that a little bowling was in order, so we headed to the local bowling alley and had a great time . . . . though some of the Scouts are a little better bowlers than others!

Click on Markus watching his bowling ball to see more photos.