20 August 2009
Georgia Super Hikers
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What an inspiring story from Georgia by Marsha Walton of the Mother Nature Network. Her focus is mostly on the Leave No Trace ethics practiced by a group of Boy Scouts from Georgia as they hiked across South Carolina, but she leaves plenty of electric ink on the subject of the pace these amazing guys set.
Some north Georgia Boy Scouts completed quite a feat with their feet in June: They hiked 100 miles in just five days on the rugged Bartram Trail. The 11 young men from Troop 467 discovered that blisters were more of a problem than bears. And that motto, “Be Prepared,” was critical to their success.
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The scouts were all in great physical shape. Many, like Goldman, are rowers at their high schools; some are track stars. Adult leader Tom Mallory, whose son Daniel also made the trip, said he prepared for almost a year. “The bottom of your feet have to turn into leather,” Mallory says. “And you need to train carrying all your gear.”
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The scouts tackled one of the steepest portions of their journey after dark, hiking 12 miles. Nobody could see much besides the heels of the hiker in front of him. “It kind of plays with your mind,” says Midyette. “We just kept going and going and all of a sudden, ‘Is this the top?’”
The 100 miles set a troop record, and also coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts.
Doesn’t it make you want to grab your pack and start training right now?
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One Comment so far...
Kathy Byers Says:
25 August 2009 at 10:05 am.
Any scouts looking for ‘Round the Campfire songs and lyrics?
We learned last week that the National Girl Scout Council was sued by ASCAP back in 1996, which explains why there are very limited, or no music CD’s available in scout stores in the United States.
Anyone scouts or Troop Leaders interested in songs or a live appearance can reach Kathy directly at http://www.kathybyers.com or by email at byerskt@optonline.net
The Delaware Water Gap Kampground of America (KOA) reviewed Kathy’s most recent campfire sing-along:
“The children were captivated and the adults were content as this
captivating duo performed and entertained. It’s nice to see entertainers
who really get to the heart with whimsy and humor.”
“A beautiful, family performance that was given at the campground
‘Round the Campfire… “
We would love to have Kathy Byers and Lydia Adams Davis again soon!
Mary McGarrity
Delaware Water Gap
Pocono Mountain
Pennsylvania KOA
