Author Archives: Troop 170

Members of the Troop 170 contingent preparing for this summer’s 10-day backpacking trek at Philmont High Adventure Base in northeast New Mexico participated in a 9.1-mile practice hike with full packs at Yahoo Falls in McCreary County on Saturday, January 28.  The crew consists of: front row from left, Jeff Bullock, Trystan B. and Joey C.; back row from left, Bree B. (Troop 79), J.D.S. (Troop 79), Mike Cappel, Bill McIver, William M. and Bruce Burkett (Troop 79, tagging along). Missing from the photo was Ethan C.

Troop 170 was once again pleased to assist the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce by checking coats for those attending their annual awards banquet on Thursday, January 19, 2017. A total of 9 Scouts participated in the service project. Click here to view photos.

This year’s Lake Cumberland/Mountain Laurel District Klondike Derby took place at the Feltner 4-H Camp in Laurel County January 13-15. There were a total of 91 participants (including 66 youth) from 9 units – Troop 79, Troop 87, Troop 149, Troop 170, Crew 488, Troop 529, Troop 572, Pack 828 and Troop 828.

Despite periods of moderate rain on Friday evening (well, it was Friday the 13th afterall) that left part of the camping area with pockets of standing water, temperatures remained above freezing – perfect sleeping weather or to just sit around enjoying a warm, roaring fire campfire.

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A new Personal Fitness Merit Badge class began today at Total Rehab Center with 13 Scouts. Thanks to Instructor Terry Randall, father of a T-170 Eagle Scout, for continuing to work with our youth on this Eagle-required badge – one that requires at least three months to complete. Remember to keep track of your daily physical fitness exercises!