Return to the Summit of Scouting: A Scouter's Midlife Journey Back to Philmont [Paperback]

William Cass (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1993

Join Bill Cass as he returns to Philmont as an expedition advisor and father, over two decades after having left the Ranch as a summer staffer.

· Find the adventure brought to young campers and their adult advisors in Philmont’s high country.

· Travel the length of the 137,000-acre Ranch with the author and other rangers as they prepare campers for their rugged backpacking experience.

· See Philmont from the perspective of a young man charged with the successful management of a key staffed camp.

· Climb to the heights with a typical expedition, and experience the thrill of reaching the tops of Philmont’s "magic mountains."

In Return to the Summit of Scouting, young campers discover themselves through trial by terrain and weather, accomplish goals through teamwork, and apply the basic skills of Scouting as they have never been applied before.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

William F. Cass is a suburban Philadelphia business executive who spent his college summer vacations as a member of the Philmont Scout Ranch staff. His wife, Sarah, teaches history in the West Chester (PA) Area School District. They are both graduates of Washington College in Maryland. They have two children, Holly and Will.

Mr. Cass is an active Scouter in the Chester County Council, B.S.A. He has served as a Scoutmaster and Jamboree Director, and is currently High Adventure Chairman in his council.

Product Details

• Paperback: 354 pages
• Publisher: Wilderness Adventure Books (April 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0923568298
• ISBN-13: 978-0923568290
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,217,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Return to the summit of Scouting, November 29, 1999

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wally meyer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Return to the Summit of Scouting: A Scouter's Midlife Journey Back to Philmont (Paperback)

I throughly enjoyed author Bill Cass' stories about his Philmont experiences. His tales are well crafted and help the reader relive the fun and adventure of the Philmont Scout Ranch.

I do not know why the next review features such spite for Mr. Cass (jealousy?). The reviewer has violated the 4th point of the Scout Law.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who has been to, or is planning a return trip to Philmont. It is excellent reading.

Wally Meyer - Philmont Ranger (1978 & 1979)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings the past alive!, January 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Return to the Summit of Scouting: A Scouter's Midlife Journey Back to Philmont (Paperback)

William Cass has managed to define the magic that is Philmont. His writing style allows us to drift back in time to recapture those fondest memories that a ranger can't forget. It is a realistic tale of true adventure that inspires the reader. Must reading for past and future staff members.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captures the feeling of the ranch, staff and campers., April 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Return to the Summit of Scouting: A Scouter's Midlife Journey Back to Philmont (Paperback)

Throughly enjoyed this book. I would reccomend this book to all adult Scouters who have been to the ranch either as a youth or an adult. I would also reccomend this book to those Scouters planning their first trip to the ranch. Bill Cass is an excellent writer.