Scoutmaster Podcast 182
Expert canoeist Cliff Jacobson on wilderness judgment, camping skills, and the importance of outdoor adventure in Scouting
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INTRO
True story about lost hunters who carried compasses but didn't know how to use them — a lesson in carrying skills, not just gear.
WELCOME
Clarke notes he is paddling Algonquin Provincial Park and has scheduled a replay episode. Mailbag includes Jim Crutch and Mike Stock (iTunes reviews praising the podcast) and Ben Davidson of Goodwick Sea Scouts in Wales, who notes the universal nature of Scouting challenges.
INTERVIEW
Cliff Jacobson, distinguished Eagle Scout, environmental science teacher, and author of over a dozen books on camping and canoeing, discusses his Scouting origins in Chicago, wilderness judgment and survival, memorable Arctic canoe expeditions, and top camping tips including the ground cloth inside the tent.
OUTRO