 St. George, UT
The world of the scout is one of stealth, self-reliance, toughness, and resilience. It is a world where the scout knows the presence of his enemy long before his enemy knows of him. It is a world where the scout brings a sense of safety and security to his loved ones, simply by his presence.
We are teaching the Scout class this month in a completely different environment: the desert. Having lived in New Jersey these last few years, I have grown very comfortable in the environs of the Pine Barrens. The high desert is fresh and new. And wow, do I ever love it.
The scout skills include:
camouflage,
stealth movement,
trapping,
counter-tracking, and
fighting skills.
But another real benefit of this training lies in the sense of security; a sense that regardless of the situation, the scout can anticipate and prepare for the worst. And that kind of security is hard to buy. It must be earned through actual physical experience.
Some of the most frequent questions about the Scout curriculum regard its relevance.
What do the skills of the Apache scouts have to do with anything in today's modern society?
What possible value could there be to learning to move invisibly through one's environment without leaving a trace?
How would the skills of observation and awareness serve a city dweller?
Why would anyone want to learn how to move a team through a wilderness setting securely and quietly?
As I ponder these questions, I find it hard NOT to see the relevance of such skills. I consider theses skills essential to our current environment, where personal safety and security are threatened. But I consider these skills especially prescient in a post-breakdown world.
Join us for this exceptional class. - Kevin Reeve
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SCOUT CLASS May 10-12 St. George, UT
Sept 10-12 St. George, UT
Nov 12-14 St. George, UT
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