Very good and interesting post. The Boy Scouts is an excellent organization. As already mentioned, it really helps young men learn values, qualities and skills that will serve them well the rest of their lives. No where near enough of this nowdays, espcially honesty, in light of the recent financial...

Thanks for the info and tips, it is appreciated. I'm not up on all the lingo what is "PM"? Is that a way to catch up wtih you directly? Yes, a good warm campfire is a must. Is there a better part of the valley that should have more wood than the other? Thanks - Dave Ooops - spoke too soon,...

Thanks for responding. We will be taking several hikes over the next several months, to get ourselves back into better shape to get ready for a hike down to Havasupai, or (if they don't have it opened back up) down Bright Angel, or another Grand Canyon hike right after school gets out in May 2009. I...

Looks like there will be a decent group of you going to Reavis next weekend. Never been there, is it a pretty big camping area? I will be hiking in next Friday with a small group of older (16-19 yr old) Scouts. We are only spending one night, then going back out on Saturday. - Dave