Troop Leader Resources

General Pioneering Skills

Ropes and Spars

Rope and spars are Scout Pioneering’s two most basic materials. Further Information

Finishing Lashings

Pioneering Anchors

In Scout Pioneering, proper anchoring is vital to safety and stability. Further Information

Rope Tackle

A rope tackle (“Trucker’s Hitch”) is the go-to method for putting strain on a line and assuring that the strain is maintained. Further Information

Related Troop Meeting Activities
ROPE TACKLE TUG OF WAR

Other important Pioneering skills are Coiling and Throwing a Rope and Using a Tarp without Grommets.