Scoutmaster Podcast 111

Ultralong-distance hiker Andrew Skurka on gear philosophy, backpacking skills, and getting Scouts into the wilderness

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INTRO
Pun-based Scout joke: unanswered outdoor mysteries — sleeping bags, tent pitches, Scout reservations.
WELCOME
Listener mail from Kevin Montano (Jupiter/Holst music), iTunes reviews from Bill and DoGuy, Mike Smith of Troop 440, Jamie Humphries requesting a Sea Scouts episode, and Phil Peck on Scout hours blog post. Clarke previews the interview with Andrew Skurka and a challenge segment.
INTERVIEW
Andrew Skurka, ultralong-distance hiker and author of 'Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide' (National Geographic), discusses his record expeditions, gear philosophy, beginner backpacking mistakes, a transcendent encounter with the porcupine caribou herd in the Yukon, and his guided trip program.
SCOUTMASTER'S MINUTE
Vision to make multi-day wilderness experiences happen for Scouts — leaders must commit now before the window closes.
OUTRO

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