HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022

You might not be able to hike, climb, swim, ski, camp, pedal and paddle all in the next 12 months, but by resolving to give all of these activities your best shot — either this year or down the road — you’ll be making the most of your time in Scouting.

1. Go on a hike … then go on a backpacking trek.

Before you embark on an epic multiday backpacking experience, you’ll want to start small. Take a day hike at a local park — or even through your own neighborhood — and try to notice things you normally wouldn’t: the sounds of nature (or the sounds of automobiles) or the sight of the trash you can clean up along the way.

Carry a backpack with you, and add more