After spending 15 hours speeding down the slopes and rekindling his skiing skills, Nathan Kaley didn’t want his troop’s weekend ski trip to end. But the schedule and his body…

Whether you’re spelunking, digging through your pack at night or walking around camp after sundown, you need a good light. It’s one of the Scout Basic Essentials for outdoor adventures.…

You might have heard that you can lose at least half your body heat through your head. Well, that’s a myth. It’s closer to about 10% if your head isn’t…

Here’s what you’ll find inside the December 2022 issue of Scout Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online. Please visit scoutlife.org/subscribe to…

Check out our fun photos of weird and unusual headlamps and flashlights. Each one is both a fun and effective way to light up your Scout outing. Transformers: This cute…

Councils across the country put on winter camps, but if you want a good chance of playing in the snow, you’ll have to head north. Many camps have organized winter…

Here are six interesting facts about blizzards: 1. A blizzard is a storm that lasts at least three hours and produces a large amount of snow. 2. In the U.S.,…

Across a frozen expanse, Scouts huddle around small holes carved into the ice. Below their feet, fish swim sluggishly, occasionally nibbling at the bait dangling in the chilly water. “You…

The holiday season is here! Celebrate with these sweet treats that you can make and decorate yourself. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE SUGAR COOKIES 5 ½ cups flour 2 tablespoons…

Life Jackets are designed to keep you safe. These personal flotation devices (also called life vests or PFDs) are essential equipment whenever you’re on the water. It’s important that properly…