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BSA Must Read: Winter Safety Announcement.

In August 2009, based upon the recommendation of the Risk Management Advisory Panel and Health and Safety Committee, Item 3 of the Winter Sports Safety section in the Guide to Safe Scouting was changed. Read more...

2012 Polar Bear Winter Games

January 14, January 21, and February 18, 2012. Winnebago Scout Reservation.
Registration for these events are due January 4, 2012. To read more or to register, click here.

2012 Klondike Derby

Ingawanis Klondike, January 28, 2012 and WSR Klondike, February 11, 2012.
Click here for the registration form
If you are an adult leader, click for Leader Guide 2012 and Leader Guide Roster List

Trail of the Snowy Owl Winter Adventure Trek

February 3-5, 2012, Winnebago Scout Reservation. Registration Information...

Winnebago Council High Adventure Activities

The Winnebago Council hosts High-Adventure scouting activities throughout the year. These activities, like all scout activities, are designed to be fun while teaching important life skills, teamwork, and self esteem. Generally these are designed for the older scouts who have earned the rank of First Class. Some programs have age requirements as well.


2012 High Adventure Trek Planning

January 21, 2012, at the Winnebago Council Service Center.  Click here for more information and registration form.  Registration fee is due on or before December 22, 2011.

Eagle Claw

Eagle Claw #1 July 13-21, 2012

Eagle Claw #2 July 27-August 4, 2012

Registration...

Gear List

Check out the 2007 and 2008 Eagle Claw videos

Jamboree 2013

Photos, webcast, blog, etc...

BSA High Adventure Bases

Florida Sea Base

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2008 Sea Base Video

Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases

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Philmont Scout Ranch

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Resources for Philmont Trips:

First Letter to Parents (Microsoft Word format)

Second Letter to Parents (Microsoft Word format)

Trek Activity Survey (Microsoft Excel format)

Resources for Winter Camping:

This link to Winter Training information is a courtesy for non-profit organizations, by Rick Curtis of the Outdoor Action Program at Princeton University.   http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/winter/index.shtml

Winter Dress

How to Buy Clothes for Cold-Weather Activities