Customer Reviews

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

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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)

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.

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.

I came across this title, purchased it from Amazon and relived my 1972 trip to Philmont. This is a must read for anyone who's ever been to Philmont.

I enjoyed reaquainting myself with places and adventures I had experienced when I was much younger. The unique camps that were described came flooding back into my memory like I had just been there! I recommend this book to anyone who has been to Philmont, on any level. I just wish there had been a nice map attached. Azure skies forever!

Although everyone has their own adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch, the experiences and memories in this book will appeal to all those lucky enough to have visited Philmont, as well as those dreaming of it. This makes a wonderful gift and a cherished "memento."

William Cass has written a GREAT book that describes Philmont and its experiences as well as anyone could do on paper. The reader should keep in mind and as Mr. Cass points out in the introduction the book to a large extent is his journal and the thoughts and events that happened in his life while for the most part at Philmont on staff, on the way to or from Philmont and then back as an adult advisor to a crew with his son. It's a great story, makes interesting reading for all of us who love Philmont or who just want to try and understand what its all about! I want to go back to Philmont (IWTGBTP)!

I read this book and was extremely disappointed. This book is about Mr. Cass first, then Philmont. If you like reading about a mid life crisis, this is your novel.