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Lessons Learned from This Year’s Cold-Weather Camping Trip

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Sarah Wittekind

For the third year in a row now, my husband and our older son went to Winter Rendezvous, a cold-weather camping event at Maumee Scout Reservation.  The event targets Boy Scouts, but they do allow Cub Scouts to attend.  They … Continue reading →

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13Skills.com — Why Didn’t I Think of That?

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Sarah Wittekind

Back in November, Jack Spirko over at The Survival Podcast started hatching this brilliant idea.  He asked his listeners to undertake a challenge; pick 13 skills to improve or master in 2013, and track goals and progress on a purpose-built … Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Perfect: Camping, Part 2

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

Our first attempt at “practice makes perfect” went really well, actually.  Despite a few setbacks, I can’t wait to do it again. We camped with a group of folks whose skills and experience ranged from serious outdoorsman to utter novice.  … Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Perfect: Camping

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

The experts always say, “Practice your skills.” Well, now that my son has joined Boy Scouts, we have plenty of opportunities to go camping and practice. I haven’t been camping since I was in grade school.  When I was little, … Continue reading →

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