Written by: Adam Riedel, Scoutmaster Troop 899 Backpacking is a whole different type of camping. Backpacking is not something you just decide one day to do if you have never camped before. It is one thing to go “glamping” as a first timer, but really embracing the backpacking experience takes some forethought and planning. One does not simply walk into the backcountry unprepared.   Let’s start by discussing some of the major differences between the camping our Troop tradition

Working as a Scouting professional comes with many rewards. One of the greatest is the opportunity to travel across the country—sharing the successes of our District and Council, celebrating the growth of our Troop, and learning new ways to deliver stronger programs and better opportunities for the young people we serve in Troop 899 and throughout our Council. But one of the most meaningful parts of the job happens in the most unexpected places. Early one morning—4:30 a.m. to

May 2025 - Summer Camp Info Written by: Adam Riedel, Scoutmaster Troop 899 May is here which means that Summer Camp is right around the...

February 2024 – The Aims & Methods of Scouting Written by: Adam Riedel, Scoutmaster Troop 899 After posting the last blog I received some...