Aaron Derr, Author at Aaron On Scouting

Meet Matthew Failor, an Eagle Scout competing in the next Iditarod

January 12, 2015 11

Eagle Scout Matthew Failor credits Scouting with preparing him for the hardships of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, kicking off March 7.

7 lifesaving tactics the Unbroken hero would have learned in Scouting

December 22, 2014 8

Hero of the book and film Unbroken, Louis Zamperini credits Scouting for teaching him to be prepared with life-saving survival skills.

More great gear for Scouters from Day Three of Outdoor Retailer

August 8, 2014 2

Find both practical and dream items in today’s great gear recap from Day Three of Outdoor Retailer.

Five must-haves for Scouters from Day Two at Outdoor Retailer

August 7, 2014 6

Find five cutting-edge creature comforts for Scouters who spend lots of time in the outdoors — whether it’s with your troop or simply exercising to stay fit.

Five great gear items from Day One of Outdoor Retailer

August 7, 2014 5

Scouters: See what you’re missing in your gear arsenal with this roundup of five items discovered during Day One at Outdoor Retailer.

Philmont celebrates its one-millionth visitor

July 31, 2014 3

As Philmont Scout Ranch celebrates its one-millionth camper this summer, take a look at this 1941 map of the base when it was still known as Philturn.

Philmont-approved: MSR Thunder Ridge tent now available for purchase

July 2, 2014 35

Philmont Scout Ranch teamed up with MSR to perfect the new Thunder Ridge backpacking tent, now available for your unit.

Celebrate the World Cup with a soccer-themed game

June 26, 2014 1

If your boys or Venturing girls have World Cup fever — like so many of us! — use this game at your next unit meeting to help them blow off some steam and have some fun.

Eight ingredients that make up a successful Scouting leader

June 19, 2014 7

In this 1957 column, “A Scoutmaster Thinks It Over,” a Scoutmaster lists seven “yardsticks” to help him measure how well he’s “making Scouting the satisfying experience boys dream about.”

Campers won’t settle down at bedtime? Try these four tips

June 12, 2014 22

If you’ve camped with Scouts before, then it’s likely you’ve encountered energetic boys (and Venturers, too) who have a hard time settling down at bedtime.