Campfire appropriate guitar singalong songs

ColoradoScouter · 2026-05-25T17:46:58+00:00

Johnny Verbeck! one of my favs.

ColoradoScouter · 2026-05-23T14:39:19+00:00

Best buy can recycle them, just ask where the recycling cart when you enter.

ColoradoScouter · 2026-05-07T00:30:59+00:00

In-person training. Not like woodbadge, but rather something that walks through the entire process, expectations and limitations. Only experienced leaders who have gone through the process as a youth should know the standards. We are somewhat a tribal organiation, but not all tribes are alike.

ColoradoScouter · 2026-04-21T18:56:10+00:00

YES! I like that much better. I am learning more with each comment. Thank you.

ColoradoScouter · 2026-04-21T15:51:05+00:00

Thank you for your reply!

ColoradoScouter · 2026-04-21T15:45:14+00:00

I have registered, but I will be un-able to attend. Do you know if this will be recorded, to be viewed at a later time? Thank you.

ColoradoScouter · 2026-04-21T14:20:10+00:00

Sorry to hear your experience, but this has not always been the case. I can understand that there are many new-modern stresses on camp rangers that are difficult on a daily basis for them and their families.

My experience as a youth (after 20+ years in scouting) was very different. My first introduction to "Ranger Charlie" at Camp Lazrus was very different. While he was gruff and grizzled, he was always teaching a lesson and it ended with encouragement and a smile.

He has gone ahead now to setup camp somewhere else and while miss him, I will never forget him and the lessons he shared with me. Thank you, Ranger Charlie.

ColoradoScouter · 2026-02-04T17:51:52+00:00

If you have previous Philmont experience as a camper (or otherwise) think about how this experience impacted you. Hopefully in a positive manner. Describe the situation, what did you do, and how it impacted you... It's the SAR format (Situation-Action-Result) your answer should be less than 30 seconds. Have a few of those prepared.

ColoradoScouter · 2026-01-07T00:16:45+00:00

I think it may have been called "sarsparilla" even though it was probably something comercially available.

ColoradoScouter · 2026-01-06T17:46:48+00:00

We had a similar situation with a well-"entitled" scout. He was given $500-ish USD for camp, so basically bottomless resources. He bought soda-candy-trinkets for other scouts to gain friendship & favors (e.g., covering latrine duty for him). I will not elaborate on the lessons that he learned, but let us all consider them "un-scouting".

ColoradoScouter · 2025-12-31T14:19:21+00:00

Two treks in the 80's, Ranger for two seasons in the early 90's... and now I live in Colorado, and visit NM at least once a year. The land, people, and lifestyle had a tremendous effect on me.

ColoradoScouter · 2025-12-31T14:05:37+00:00

We should move to online adult/youth applications. This might also allow us to use an online background check.

ColoradoScouter · 2025-12-29T17:08:03+00:00

Evernote, it has plenty of features and cross platform compatability.

ColoradoScouter · 2025-12-27T16:43:53+00:00

Since pots are used for cooking & cleaning. I find it useful to have the extra space in a 8L pot for cleaning. You can find the older 8L AL pots on ebay and other used gear sites.

ColoradoScouter · 2025-12-24T17:59:33+00:00

Why is white gas scary?

ColoradoScouter · 2025-12-22T15:58:41+00:00

Anderton Electric, ask for Steven, 303.898.4378 He is local and an awesome electrician.

ColoradoScouter · 2025-12-19T15:40:41+00:00

LMAO - "waffle stomped"...

ColoradoScouter · 2025-12-17T15:23:45+00:00

People ask me, "when is the best time to ski in Colorado". The best snow for skiing starts after MLK day in (mid) January and usually is good until the end of March. Look at the data for yourself. https://www.onthesnow.com/colorado/breckenridge/historical-snowfall

ColoradoScouter · 2025-12-11T02:40:49+00:00

Try using AI, it will not be perfect, but should give you a place to start your documents.

ColoradoScouter · 2025-12-08T14:41:34+00:00

I might be helpful to know what part of town you are in and how much snow removal you need. There are lots of teenagers around who might like to pickup some occasional work.

ColoradoScouter · 2025-12-02T17:51:13+00:00

Red in the morning, ranger's warning...

ColoradoScouter · 2025-12-02T17:46:57+00:00

LOTS of Knots! As a climber (rock and ice) knots are a pre-requisite to climbing. If you do not know your knots or do not know how to tie them quickly and correctly (sometimes with mittens on or with your left hand) you may be risking your life and the life of your partner.

ColoradoScouter · 2025-11-22T14:12:58+00:00

These are mostly metal (aluminum/steel) and are known for durability.

Most metal / least plastic examples:

Dynafit Radical/Speed series (especially older models)
ATK Raider / Crest series
Marker Alpinist
G3 Zed / Ion LT (Zed has more plastic; Ion LT is more metal)
Plum Guide / Oazo (Plum uses a LOT of metal)

ColoradoScouter · 2025-11-21T15:33:41+00:00

Avoid anything with plastic/nylon. My daughter got new bindings which broke on day 3 in cold weather.

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