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Here is your chance to see how a real Mountain Manlives and survives in the mountains!PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe Mountain Man is a weeklong experience for olderScouts and Venturers who would like to experiencethe life of a Mountain Man in the fur trade era of the1840’s. Participants will experience the primitive livesof men like Jim Bridger, Kit Carson, and Daniel Boone.Scouts will explore the contributions these men madeto the growth of our country.Participants will enjoy activities such as stories aroundthe campfire, Dutch oven cooking, tomahawk andknife throwing, black powder shooting, atl-atl spearthrowing, archery, tanning deer hides, flint knapping,making soap and rope from plants, and Mountain Manswimming. Scouts will learn about tracking in the Wilds and reading trail signs, as well asinformation on edible plants and plants for survival.PARTICIPATION GUIDELINESParticipation in the Mountain Man program is open to campers 13 years of age and older aswell as adult leaders. The entire Troop may sign up for the program, individuals may sign up,or the Troop may send a small contingent from their base camp group. We require anygroups of 4 or larger to send AT LEAST one adult leader with the group. This helps our staffgreatly, especially when participation reaches 24 youth. The Mountain Man program may becoed, if female leadership is provided.STAFF & EQUIPMENTBTSR will provide the Mountain Man Program staff, group-use camping gear (Rain fly, pots &pans), and food. Each participant will get to sleep in an authentic mountain man tent! Due tothe rugged terrain, a sturdy pair of shoes is a must. NO open toed shoes or sandals. Scoutsare welcomed to wear outfits of the era.LOCATIONMountain Man camp is located 3 miles from base camp down the Green Trail at the Pole Pens.Keep it simple and light (Limit 35 lbs.) There are no roads where we are going!PLEASE NOTEAll participants are expected to pitch in to accomplish necessary camp chores and to followthe leadership of the staff. Self-discipline is expected, the Scout Oath and Law will be the ruleof the Mountain Man camp.At the end of the week, the Mountain Men will rendezvous at the closing campfire to receivetheir Mountain Man names, awards from the mountain man games, and the exclusive JohnMcAhon Award, which can only be earned by participants of the BTSR Mountain Manprogram. This week into the 1840’s promises to be an experience of fun, interestingactivities, and even some learning!14
MOUNTAIN MAN ACTIVITIESDinner with Edible PlantsMaking Fish Hooks and Fishing SpearsTrip to Indian Painting (Tall Rock Shelter)Mountain Man CookingKnife ThrowHawk ThrowTracking and Track IdentificationFire Building, Flint and SteelBlack PowderTanning HidesFlint NappingRope MakingEdible PlantsMedical PlantsTrapping, SnaresBlacksmithingCampfire StoriesMountain Man SwimmingConservation ProjectsTrail BuildingExploring Game Trails, Canyons, CavesShelter BuildingKnife SharpeningBrandingREQUIRED INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT(For Mountain Man, Circle H, or Calvary)See also individual camper list of equipment on Page 11 Long pants Cap or hat Flashlight with batteries Blanket/Bedroll Long-sleeved shirt 4-1qt. water bottles Mess kit Sunscreen Leather gloves Pocketknife Rain gear Hiking backpack Camera and film (optional) Clothing of the era (mountain man clothing optional)15
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