100th Anniversary Trapper Trails Year End Extravaganza

The scoutmaster volunteered to display his collection of scout books at this last event for the 100th anniversary. Many people were found viewing the books. A couple weeks before, the scoutmaster made another trek to the top of Mt. Ogden with his son, a former scout, who had hiked as a youth to the top when he was 12/13.

Court of Honor - September 2010

The Cedar Bench Ward scout groups had a combined court of honor, hosted by the Boy Scout Troop. Awards were given out after a slide show of the activities for the 100th year of BSA was shown. We had 3 displays of scout books, songs and a couple dutch ovens.

Fall Encampment 2010 - 100th Anniversary Event

This weekend our troop took the opportunity to participate with the Trapper Trails Council as one of hundreds of troops celebrating the 100th annivesary year of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America by camping at North Fork. What a beautiful time of year and the temperature was very comfortable for this time of year. We arrived about 4:30 and was the first troop to arrive, so we had our pick of the campgrounds. We had a great spot with a couple tables for eating, water and a restroom. Six scouts made it to the campout; Eric McEntire SPL, Michael Williams ASPL, Ethan Willden, Nate Mitchel, Harrison Tanner and Stetson Sweatfield and his dad Cory. The scouts brought up their evening meals. Some hoping to cook potatoes in the fire (45 minutes in the over, 5 minutes in a microwave, forever in a campfire!), bacon/tomatoe sandwiches, as well as ravioli, fried zuchinni and packaged soup. Each person did their own thing. Our scout master did a fantastic cobbler that was emptied by the scouts - a combo of cherry, peach and apple pie fillings, 1 1/2 boxes of yellow cake mix, 1 can sprite and sprinkled heavily with cinnamon. It was topped by whip cream in a can. Our troop did a skit, with Michael Williams the star of the night, bringing large laughs and claps from all. The Walmart shovel skit was a natural for Michael. Saturday morning brought scrambled eggs and sausage mixed together, along with pancakes and hot chocolate. Flag ceremony and 7 stations of games and events rounded out the morning. Scouts participate in orienteering, fire building, Order of the Arrow introductions and hatchet throwing. We ended the day with sub sandwiches, all of which was coordinated by Eric McEntire, who was working on his First Class rank.

Beus Canyon Hike - July 10th

The troop met at 6:30 for a hike up Beus Canyon. Six scouts plus a friend came - not sure where the other eight scouts are this trip. We had some scouts who didn't make the Malen's peak hike, so this was a challenging hike. We had two dads come with us, Bret Olsen and Bentley McEntyre, along with Dave Tyler, our scouting representative. We started hiking at 7:10 and brother Tyler and McEntyre, along with Erik were out ahead heading for the top. The other six scouts made it about 2 - 2 1/2 miles up and then headed back. I was ahead of the middle group, trying to motivate them to come ahead, but they couldn't do it. They saw the leaders way up above on the trail and it was just too hard looking, so they turned around. I decided to hike on and go to the summit. I arrived at the summit just as the first group was heading down. We spoke for a moment and they were off. I struggled up the last few hundred feet to get to the top, almost fainting as I climbed. I reached the top and took in the view. I visited with another hiker, who was the son of Mr. Allred, who usedto teach at South Weber Elementary. Off the top, I found a shady place on the cut road and made my submarine sandwich, with chips and drink. Then I headed down about 1:30. I ran out of water near the headwaters of Birch Creek, so I filled up my Camelback and had enough for the hike down. It was hot and I would have struggled without the water. I should have had my water pump or some fresh pills for disinfecting. We'll see if I got my water from a pure source or not. I arrived home around 5 pm. I suspect all the others made it home, in that none of them were waiting for this old scoutmaster. No rattlesnakes on the trail, just wildflowers. The breeze was blowing and it kept things a little cool but it was a hot hike down. Later I found out the Mike Woolsey would have loved to have hiked to the summit. I should have stayed with the scouts and let him go ahead. We need to discuss who wants to absolutely go and who doesn't mind hanging back. Lessons learned. Also, two camelbacks is not too much on this long hike in July. Earlier in the year may be easier on the water usage. A pump would solve a lot of problems.

Malen's Peak Hike

We had a great group of scouts head to Malen's Peak on a beautiful Spring day. We passed a Mr. Peterson on the way up - the man who hikes Malen's every day. He's hiked to the peak 3-4 thousand times in his life. He lives in Pleasant View, so it is a drive everyday to the foot of the hill. Our boys did great. Some had no problem getting to the top while others had to be pushed and pulled. But we made it and many experienced something that many in the valley never will.

May combined activity

Well, the scouts participated with the rest of the young men and women this past Wednesday with competition and treats. The boys have fun as you can see.

Centennial Jamborall - Trappers Trails Council

Well, the entire troop participated in the council Jamborall on May 14-15. We had 8 scouts and 7 leaders/dads. We met at the church at 3:30 and arrived at the jamborall around 4:15 where we set up camp on the nice lawn at the north end of the race track. Scouts prepared their own light meals. That evening we attended a magic show, while a few leaders stayed for a music group, which was made up of 5/6 Eagle Scouts. It was actually a real good show but the boys left because they were bored waiting for the setup. After that, they had fireworks. After a good night sleep, in spite of the trains, we awoke for another light meal of muffins and chocolate milk. Then off to the opening ceremony which had sky-divers who brought in the American Flag, followed by a couple hours at the events. Unfortunately, most of the boys and leaders were back in camp by 11:30, ready to go. As far as the scoutmaster, I had a great time in the two buildings looking at different scout booths and collections. Most of the scouts spent their time waiting in lines for climbing walls, etc., so they didn't take the time to see the things in the booths in the buildings. I was told there were 15,000 there and I was separated from everyone and didn't really have a clue that they didn't get to see all the things I did because of the long lines. We were on the road by 1 pm, while the event closed at 3 pm. We'll try it again next time, having the leaders in touch with phones and getting the scouts to enjoy everything rather than stand in line for a few things.