08/12/2026
High Sierra 2026 🏔️
There’s a big difference between going on a hike and carrying everything you need on your back for days in the Sierra.
Our Scouts put in the miles, climbed the passes, dealt with tired legs, cold water, heavy packs, and whatever else the trail decided to throw at them. And somewhere along the way, you get to watch the things Scouting is supposed to teach actually happen—perseverance, responsibility, teamwork, and looking out for the person hiking beside you.
There were plenty of laughs and many moments when jumping into freezing mountain water seemed like a good idea. But there were also those quieter moments when you realize these boys are capable of a lot more than they probably thought when we started.
That’s what makes a trip like this worth doing. You leave with sore feet and dirty clothes, but also with more confidence, stronger friendships within the troop, and stories that will be told around campfires for years.
Proud of these Scouts and grateful to the adults who gave their time to make an adventure like this possible.
This is Scouting.