Return to the Summit of Scouting/a Scouter's Midlife Journey Back to Philmont

By William F. Cass

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0923568298
• ISBN13: 9780923568290
• Release Date: April 1993
• Publisher: Wilderness Adventure Books
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.0" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

A great read for all who love or want to know more about Phlimont!

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)!

Return to the summit of Scouting

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)

Brings the past alive!

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.

Captures the feeling of the ranch, staff and campers.

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.