February 2012 - Page 2 of 2 - Aaron On Scouting

Go underground with caver Bill Steele

February 10, 2012 0

Darkness. Close spaces. Underground tunnels. Most people do what they can to avoid these environments. Bill Steele seeks them out in caves around the globe. Instead of claustrophobia, “I have claustromania,” laughs Steele, director of

From Scouting to the Super Bowl: Eagle Scout slackliner shares his story

February 9, 2012 10

UPDATE (March 13, 2012): The BSA’s Health and Safety Team has officially approved slacklining — with certain safety qualifications. Click here for details. Who was that slacklining at the Super Bowl? It’s Andy Lewis, who

Happy 102nd Birthday, Boy Scouts of America!

February 8, 2012 6

For 102 years old, the Boy Scouts of America sure looks good. The nation’s top youth-serving organization was born on Feb. 8, 1910 — five score and two years ago today. But despite its age,

National Week of Giving encourages non-Scouters to give back

February 7, 2012 0

Has Scouting affected anyone in your life? I’ll bet it goes beyond just you and your family. It might be your coworker who remembers catching his first fish at Boy Scout summer camp. Or your

An Eagle Scout on ‘The Voice’? I’m listening…

February 6, 2012 0

Memo to NBC: You didn’t need to run all those ads for The Voice during yesterday’s Super Bowl. To get me to tune in, you could’ve just said this: An Eagle Scout is among the

Beyond words: Infographics show high-adventure bases by the numbers

February 6, 2012 3

Math was never my strong suit — that’s exactly why I got into this business of words. So when I see numbers presented in an easy-to-digest format, I take notice. Case in point: These cool,

Which freeze-dried meals taste best?

February 1, 2012 4

Hungry after a long day of hiking, paddling, or snowshoeing with your Scouts? Three little words can save the day: “Just add water.” The beauty of freeze-dried meals comes in their simplicity: Boil water, add