Boy Scouts on Skiing, 1962

[billski]

I pulled out my 1962 Wolf Cub Scout Book to show my daughter what I learned when I was her age. In thumbing through, I stumbled on the page entitled, "Proper Ski Equipment." Here's what they had to say:

"Ski boots should bee roomy enough for one pair of cotton socks and one pair of woolen socks. Ski bindings must be capable of holding the boot firmly to the ski, with no give or side play when adjusted. Ski clothing should consist of wool underwear and socks, ski pants, wool shirt or sweater, windbreaker jacket, winter cap with earlaps, mittens and dark glasses. Ski poles should be high enough to reach almost to the armpits. Skis made of hickory are the most popular, but ash, birch or maple skis are good. The length of the skis should be your height plus 10 inches. Steel edges are very helpful when heavy ski traffic creates hardpack snow."

I would have flunked that one good today. Geez, that explains why I never was able to graduate to Boy Scouts. :lol:

 

[thetrailboss]

FWIW I may be doing the "Snowsports" badge with my boys this winter....it is a fun badge. And kudos to Pats Peak for hosting their annual Scout Weekend event, which as I can personally attest is AWESOME! :beer:

 

[Paul]

Thanks for those links TB, the Warden is the leader of my daughter's Brownie troop, I'm sure she'll be interested. We were just up at Pat's this past Saturday, and really had a fun time there. Nice little place with some interesting terrain variety. Maybe we'll see you in March!

 

[SnowRider]

FWIW I may be doing the "Snowsports" badge with my boys this winter....it is a fun badge. And kudos to Pats Peak for hosting their annual Scout Weekend event, which as I can personally attest is AWESOME!

Hey trail boss i am just curious, could you post those pics? It sounds like an awsome time. I dont know if you have them but just worth asking.