Here is the link to the Varsity Team Program, which gives the program information for the following program features:
■Backpacking
■Basketball
■Bowling
■Canoe Camping
■Caving
■Cross-Country Skiing
■Cycling
■Discovering America
■Fishing
■Freestyle Biking
■Frontiersman
■Mechanics
■Operation On-Target
■Orienteering
■Rock Climbing and Rappelling
■Roller Hockey
■Shooting Sports
■Snow Camping
■Soccer
■Softball
■Survival
■Swimming
■Tennis
■Triathlon
■Volleyball
■Waterskiing
■Whitewater Canoeing
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Trails to Testimonies
This is the best book on Scouting in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It is a great resource to find out the whys and hows of Scouting and the Priesthood.
I highly recommend that you buy it and study it.
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I highly recommend that you buy it and study it.
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Reavis Ranch through Roger's Trough
Reavis Ranch through Roger's Trough is a great backpacking trip, around 18 miles round trip going in from the south. The hike in is harder than the hike out. It is absolutely beautiful. The spring runs year round.
You can also go in from the north. They say it is longer, but flatter than the south route through Roger's Trough.
Anyway, here is information if you are going in from the south.
Hiking Guide
Hiking Guide
Reavis Ranch through Roger's Trough overview map
Reavis Ranch through Roger's Trough, north detail map
Reavis Ranch through Rober's Trough, south detail map
You can find indian cave ruins up Roger's Canyon in a few mile detour. Or you can climb up to circlestone, a stone wall left on top of a mountain by ancient indians.
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You can also go in from the north. They say it is longer, but flatter than the south route through Roger's Trough.
Anyway, here is information if you are going in from the south.
Hiking Guide
Hiking Guide
Reavis Ranch through Roger's Trough overview map
Reavis Ranch through Roger's Trough, north detail map
Reavis Ranch through Rober's Trough, south detail map
You can find indian cave ruins up Roger's Canyon in a few mile detour. Or you can climb up to circlestone, a stone wall left on top of a mountain by ancient indians.
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Monday, February 8, 2010
How to Make a Capote
Here is a link to instructions on making a capote, authentically.
Of course, you can always use any type of blanket like material. And, if time is important, get a few sisters to help your boys sew on a machine. I can cut and sew two to three capotes in a mutual with a sewing machine and assistance from the boys. One person with experience using a sewing machine and limited experience sewing something could do their first during a mutual. There really is limited cutting, fitting and sewing.
They are so easy, even a mountain man could do it!!!!
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Of course, you can always use any type of blanket like material. And, if time is important, get a few sisters to help your boys sew on a machine. I can cut and sew two to three capotes in a mutual with a sewing machine and assistance from the boys. One person with experience using a sewing machine and limited experience sewing something could do their first during a mutual. There really is limited cutting, fitting and sewing.
They are so easy, even a mountain man could do it!!!!
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Roger's Trough to Indian Ruins
Want to hike your boys to some awesome indian ruins? Then Roger's Trough is it.
Photos of my trip are on my Face Book page (Stephen Follett).
Here is a trail guide. Unless you want to hike the whole thing.... I suggest turning around at the ruins. There are a few spots to camp within a mile or so of the ruins. If you do this, you will need to carry water, unless you find pools because of recent rain. Make sure and filter. We saw a dead horse/mule parts strewn along two pools.
Google for current trail conditions. Here is a site that sometimes has information on the trail and road conditions. This is the current conditions as of February 2010. Contrary to the guides, I did it in my 2 wheel drive S-10 twice last year. 4x4 is not necessary, at least if the road is continually maintained.
Watch yourself if it is going to be a wet time, there are lots of washes and dry creek beds to cross on the drive and there are lots of washes and dry creekbeds to cross on the hike.
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Photos of my trip are on my Face Book page (Stephen Follett).
Here is a trail guide. Unless you want to hike the whole thing.... I suggest turning around at the ruins. There are a few spots to camp within a mile or so of the ruins. If you do this, you will need to carry water, unless you find pools because of recent rain. Make sure and filter. We saw a dead horse/mule parts strewn along two pools.
Google for current trail conditions. Here is a site that sometimes has information on the trail and road conditions. This is the current conditions as of February 2010. Contrary to the guides, I did it in my 2 wheel drive S-10 twice last year. 4x4 is not necessary, at least if the road is continually maintained.
Watch yourself if it is going to be a wet time, there are lots of washes and dry creek beds to cross on the drive and there are lots of washes and dry creekbeds to cross on the hike.
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Flint knapping videos
Here is a post with a collection of flint knapping videos on YouTube.
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Primitive Skills
Here is a website with lots of "primitive skills". It is fun for me to just browse and learn. But, I am crazy like that.
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Side Seam Moc Tutorial
Here is a good tutorial on how to make traditional side seam mocassins.
For the sewing, I recommend making holes an inch or so at a time, and then sewing with a DULL needle. Make a few more holes and sew. Make a few more holes and sew. Or, don't punch holes and use a glovers needle which is very sharp with a pair of very small pliers from Harbor Freight to pull it through. Glovers needles are expensive and make it a bit slower, so I choose to sew most things with an awl and dull needle.
I don't like the boys breaking my expensive needles. With a big fat dull needle, they usually only bend it. Sometimes, the boys have bent my awls. How they do it, I'll never know.
Make a "dull" needle by breaking the tip of with pliers. A dull needle is necessary, because it will only go through when it finds the hole made by the awl. If you punch a hole with an awl, then try to use a sharp needle of any kind, it will just try to make a hole wherever you stick it. And, on the "suede" side of the leather, it can be hard to see the hole exactly.
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For the sewing, I recommend making holes an inch or so at a time, and then sewing with a DULL needle. Make a few more holes and sew. Make a few more holes and sew. Or, don't punch holes and use a glovers needle which is very sharp with a pair of very small pliers from Harbor Freight to pull it through. Glovers needles are expensive and make it a bit slower, so I choose to sew most things with an awl and dull needle.
I don't like the boys breaking my expensive needles. With a big fat dull needle, they usually only bend it. Sometimes, the boys have bent my awls. How they do it, I'll never know.
Make a "dull" needle by breaking the tip of with pliers. A dull needle is necessary, because it will only go through when it finds the hole made by the awl. If you punch a hole with an awl, then try to use a sharp needle of any kind, it will just try to make a hole wherever you stick it. And, on the "suede" side of the leather, it can be hard to see the hole exactly.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Simple Lace Mocassins
Here is a link to simple lace up mocassins patterns. For the size "9" you will just have to subtract holes so it is half way between the "8" and "10". You will have to print out two pages for some of the patterns and then tape them together. One page for the cuffs is 8 1/2 by 14, so make sure you don't print it off too small. If Adobe does "fit to page" you will print the cuffs, but they won't be the right size because they will get shrunk. Print that page separately.
Cut two soles, two vamps (the top/tounge), and two cuffs. There is no real right or left. Punch holes, and lace them up so they look like mocassins. For a hint, use masking tape wrapped around the end of the lace and pointed as a needle. The masking tape is stiffer than the lace, so it goes quicker. If it gets too soft, just peel it off and put on a new "needle".
Just remember to run a piece of strong lace or shoestring under the cuff so that it can wrap around the front and tie. Look at the finished moc below to see where it comes out of the cuff and weaves through the vamp to tie. It is easier to put the lace there before you sew it. Otherwise, get a hanger to feed the lace through the cuff. Duct tape the lace to the wire so you can pull it through. A hook in the wire is too bulky.
They look like these when you are done. Notice the lace that comes out of the cuff and ties in a nice bow on top of the foot. Using a shoelace, whether leather or something else is a good idea for the strength. The leather lace from Tandy just isn't as strong.
If you have some insoles from old tennis shoes, put them in for comfort.
Here is a view of what the back side looks like finished below. You can see the lace that sews the cuff on as it weaves through the holes in the cuffs to sew it onto the moc. That is not the lace piece you will use to tie the moc. The lace that you use to tie the moc is actually running through the cuff, so that when you pull it tight, it will pull on your heel. Look closely at the moc above, and you will see the lace coming out just under the fold. I guess you could use the lace that sews the cuff on, but it won't give as tight a fit.
You can do the cute green tounge and buttons, if you are a sissy. Get some deer antler or bone if you want to dress it up a bit like a mountain man.
Cut two soles, two vamps (the top/tounge), and two cuffs. There is no real right or left. Punch holes, and lace them up so they look like mocassins. For a hint, use masking tape wrapped around the end of the lace and pointed as a needle. The masking tape is stiffer than the lace, so it goes quicker. If it gets too soft, just peel it off and put on a new "needle".
Just remember to run a piece of strong lace or shoestring under the cuff so that it can wrap around the front and tie. Look at the finished moc below to see where it comes out of the cuff and weaves through the vamp to tie. It is easier to put the lace there before you sew it. Otherwise, get a hanger to feed the lace through the cuff. Duct tape the lace to the wire so you can pull it through. A hook in the wire is too bulky.
They look like these when you are done. Notice the lace that comes out of the cuff and ties in a nice bow on top of the foot. Using a shoelace, whether leather or something else is a good idea for the strength. The leather lace from Tandy just isn't as strong.
If you have some insoles from old tennis shoes, put them in for comfort.
Here is a view of what the back side looks like finished below. You can see the lace that sews the cuff on as it weaves through the holes in the cuffs to sew it onto the moc. That is not the lace piece you will use to tie the moc. The lace that you use to tie the moc is actually running through the cuff, so that when you pull it tight, it will pull on your heel. Look closely at the moc above, and you will see the lace coming out just under the fold. I guess you could use the lace that sews the cuff on, but it won't give as tight a fit.
You can do the cute green tounge and buttons, if you are a sissy. Get some deer antler or bone if you want to dress it up a bit like a mountain man.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
National Jamboree
There are 8 spots open on the LDS troop that is going for three weeks to the National Jamboree. ONLY 2 weeks to register. Oh, the boy needs $3,500.00. But, the trip will be awesome. Church history sites. Testimony building and mission prep are goals.
Email above left if you are interested. Or contact Rick Durfee, if you know who that is.
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Email above left if you are interested. Or contact Rick Durfee, if you know who that is.
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Rendezvous Regalia Fest February 13 8-12 am
There will be a mountain man regalia prep on Saturday February 13 between 8 and 12. Come and go. Hosted by Rollin Adams. Open for any team and leaders. Information at Huddle. Or email for more information at the email address above left. Make sure and email if you intend to come so we are prepared for you.
Bring your team all dressed like mountain men. Bring what you have finished to show off. Bring stuff to finish. Bring stuff to trade. Bring money to see what is available. Come for ideas.
See what can be done. Watch it done. Do it yourself!
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Bring your team all dressed like mountain men. Bring what you have finished to show off. Bring stuff to finish. Bring stuff to trade. Bring money to see what is available. Come for ideas.
See what can be done. Watch it done. Do it yourself!
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Knife Stuff
Bone, antler, fur, and stuff http://www.hideandfur.com/
Knife blanks in Mesa, AZ. Look at the list of the inventory. Only then, email me for questions.
Leather at Tandy Leather. On University Drive in Tempe.
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Knife blanks in Mesa, AZ. Look at the list of the inventory. Only then, email me for questions.
Leather at Tandy Leather. On University Drive in Tempe.
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
No More Knife Kits
Rollin created over 150 knife kits and advanced over $1400 from his own pocket to finance this adventure. And he didn't get paid a penny for his time, gas, etc. Say thanks!!!!
You can still get everything yourself, the knife blanks, the antler/bone and Tandy leather!!! See above!!!!
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You can still get everything yourself, the knife blanks, the antler/bone and Tandy leather!!! See above!!!!
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Woodbadge
Woodbadge is AWESOME in a universal way. It will change your life, not just your scouting. This is from an email I'd like to pass on.
On behalf of the five Wood Badge Course Directors for 2010, I want to encourage you to each attend one of the Wood Badge Courses in 2010. I recognize that some in your group have attended Wood Badge, even serving as Course Director. I am certain that they would join me in saying that this is the pinnacle of adult training in the Boy Scouts of America, that attending will change your life, and it will make your service as a commissioner more effective and meaningful.
I challenge each of you to set a goal to celebrate the centenial year of the BSA by attending Wood Badge.
[Here is a registration] form which lists the dates of the five courses during the year, as well as the name and phone number of each Course Director. Please feel free to contact any of us if you have any questions regarding the course, or registration.
Robert Reeves
W6-10-3-10
Course Director
On behalf of the five Wood Badge Course Directors for 2010, I want to encourage you to each attend one of the Wood Badge Courses in 2010. I recognize that some in your group have attended Wood Badge, even serving as Course Director. I am certain that they would join me in saying that this is the pinnacle of adult training in the Boy Scouts of America, that attending will change your life, and it will make your service as a commissioner more effective and meaningful.
I challenge each of you to set a goal to celebrate the centenial year of the BSA by attending Wood Badge.
[Here is a registration] form which lists the dates of the five courses during the year, as well as the name and phone number of each Course Director. Please feel free to contact any of us if you have any questions regarding the course, or registration.
Robert Reeves
W6-10-3-10
Course Director
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Mountain Man preparation
Getting prepared for Rendezvous is key to the best outcome.
Here is the link to the Mesa Varsity's Rendezvous page that has lots of great resources for you.
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Here is the link to the Mesa Varsity's Rendezvous page that has lots of great resources for you.
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Sunday, January 3, 2010
Diamond Shelter
The Diamond Shelter is the cheapest and easiest authentic mountain man shelter for Rendezvous that I know of. Check out this link and Google it for more info.
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Rendezvous Links
Want more information on Rendezvous so your Team can Be Prepared? Here is a google search to get you started.
This is an AWESOME site that talks about Varsity Rendezvous from another area. Pay special attention to this page showing how to go from a flatlander, to greenhorn, to mountain man, and then the pinnacle.. the FREE TRAPPER.
Huddle
No Huddle in January!!
Make sure and come in February. We'll let you make a steel striker for your own flint and steel kits. We'll show you how to make knives, sheaths, etc. It is gonna be a hands on experience. If you want to bring some cash there will be kits and stuff to trade for available.
We will also have the knife kits available there if you pre-order them now! See the post below.
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Make sure and come in February. We'll let you make a steel striker for your own flint and steel kits. We'll show you how to make knives, sheaths, etc. It is gonna be a hands on experience. If you want to bring some cash there will be kits and stuff to trade for available.
We will also have the knife kits available there if you pre-order them now! See the post below.
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2010 Territorial Rendezvous Registration (first draft)
Here is a link to the Territorial Rendezvous registration information. It will be held on March 18-20, 2010 at R-C Scout Camp.
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