Reported by James Taylorson, Star Scout, Age 13
Boys summit Inspiration Point after climbing 2,740 vertical feet
On Saturday March 23rd, eight scouts and four ASMs went on a hike to Inspiration Point via the Lower Sam Merrill to Middle Sam Merrill Trail returning via Castle Canyon.
We hiked 11 miles from 8am to 4:00pm. We had a lot of fun on the hike. We stopped for lunch at the Mount Lowe Campsite. On our way down through Castle Canyon, we Continue reading
Scouts navigate the mighty Colorado
A hardy group of 21 scouts and ASM’s paddled the mighty Colorado River 17 miles though the scenic Topock Gorge during Continue reading
First leg of our 2-1/2 hike up to Hoegees Camp along Lower Winter Creek Trail
Last week a few of the scouts and ASM’s met together for a quick backpack shakedown. They quickly learned that Continue reading
Wednesday, July 11th – Day 1
After a four-hour drive in 100° heat, and a few welcomed thunder showers, the scouts arrived at Horseshoe Meadows Campground above Lone Pine, CA.
Everyone unloaded their packs and began setting up camp. Dinner was prepared the day before; Mountain House Chili Mac and instant pudding. Continue reading
Scouts from Troop 4 performed the Flag Ceremony for a large crowd gathered for the Annual meeting of the California School Nutrition Association this last Friday, November 9. The event was held in the historic Pasadena Civic Center Auditorium . The following Scouts performed the ceremony with honor and respect not only representing Troop 4 in a great way but also the Boy Scouts of America. Thanks to Adam, Ben, Caleb, Charles, Ethan, Tyler, Max and Nathan for an outstanding job. Mark Riebs from Council called the audience to attention and punctuated the ceremony as he played his Bugle.
Troop 4 cyclist peddling toward their 100-mile goal
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Wilderness First Aid
Recently, four T4 Assistant Scout Masters, Mr. Emerson, Mr. White, Mrs. Taylorson and Mr. Taylorson completed their Wilderness First Aid certification.
The course was held at Gould Mesa Campground in the Arroyo Seco. They backpacked in about two miles while learning about edible plants and basic wilderness survival. Once at their destination, they set up camp and Continue reading