TEAM EXTREME WEEKEND
May 19-21, 2006
Sid Richardson Scout Ranch
Buffalo 1

It has been several weeks since we finished Camporee. We went into unchartered waters this weekend. Team Extreme it was. It was not for the faint of heart. If physical competition was not your thing you better stay at home safe with mom.

We had five teams – 1 adult, 4 boys. Total of 20 scouts and scouters. Again this was for the physical. There were 5K run, 4K-canoe race, 1 kayak race, 8K-bike race and a 40 ft. tower climb. Running up and down gravel roads, wind and waves – you name it! It is tough to train for the elements. We had one team place second as an intermediate team, consisting of Patrick Mundlin, Casey Flynn, Blake Standifer and Kyle McKinney. The rest of us finished unrecognized and ready to race another day.

We had a great campsite. Camp Buffalo is on a point of the lake in Camp 10. We had water on three sides. A strong south breeze made for great sleeping weather. Super fire rings and shade.

The Rocky Mountain Gophers were in full force. The rest of the patrols competed with several others to fill teams.

The race took most of the morning. We competed hard, walked several miles and enjoyed a nice overcast morning. We had a tasty spaghetti feast, received our t-shirts and listened to the awards ceremony.

In the afternoon, we swam in the lake. We learned more about Safe Swim Defense. We had Scoutmasters’ conferences and several boys got the opportunity to qualify on the rifle ranges.

We had a nice evening with a quality campfire, flag retirement ceremony, and many jokes and stories.

We were a lean mean fighting machine. A total of 20 scouts and scouts had a great time, competed strong and walked away proud.

Thanks to our Campmaster, Scout Flynn and Grubmaster, Bob Mundlin. Thanks always to Mr. White. Thanks to Rich Jacot for driving back to pick the boys up Sunday morning.