lightning strikes a group of Scouts in NM

[Tracker]

There's nothing like the down time offered by long sea voyages to "learn the ropes". A working knowledge of a few key knots is darn good thing to know when hauling stuff in your truck, or when out wheeling on the trail.

[Red Dog]

This is the way I was taught, and still teach this method to my scouts. It's based on the fact that YOU are the one in trouble, and the guy above you has NO knowledge of Knots, and throws you down a line. First you make a loop with the loose end on top, pointing at you, because you are the one who needs to be saved. Next, around your waist, then the rabbit comes out of the hole and around the tree and back down the hole. Pull tight and signal you are ready to be pulled up.

 

Neat Site that demonstrates the method I was taught, and still teach to my my guys.

 

http://www.apparent-wind.com/knots/bowline/

[dfreeman616]

had some good times in scouts, and learned a lot of useful things. just got back from a week of canoe camping in algonquin provincial park up in ontario, canada. made eagle scout class of 2000, too.

[Pete M]

My troop had just gotten to Cimmeron when we saw the ambulances go by. The group that got hit weren't on the top of Baldy and it was well before the normal time for the afternoon lightning strikes. Didn't know any more details, but it was a freak thing for sure. Now, having a bear walk through your camp while you were away and steal one of your foam water shoes, that's considered sorta normal. :D I did get it back though, teeth marks and all. :brows:

 

Eagle Scout here. Obviously still active in my old troop at 31 years of age. It's amazing that one of the first comments in any job interview was about scouting. Either the person across the table is or was or had a son or close friend that was. At the bottom of my resume I list other activities and include Eagle scout and assistant scoutmaster (I'm actually a committee member now, but no one know what that is).

 

I'll withhold Philmont comments for when I compile all my photos. :D

 

P.S. and no, I don't know any knots. I prefer the challenge of figuring out how the over-hand knot can be used for every application. Drives my friend (and fellow Eagle scout) Mike nuts since he loves learning new knots and showing off his skills. :D

[Pete M]

 

A quick google search turned this up when I searched for Philmont Ranch, where they were headed, Which just so conveniently happens to be located near the town of Cimarron, NM. The ranch serves 3000 or so scouts each summer.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philmont_Scout_Ranch

 

Thats a scary high likeliness that it could be their group...

 

The 3000 number only applies to a select group of camp areas. Philmont as a whole severs over 20,000 scouts and scouters every summer. :D And you only see crowds at the big main camp.