Clarkston Boy Scouts backpack at Philmont

Clarkston Boy Scout Troop 189 traveled to Philmont, New Mexico July 3-17, for 12 days of backpacking at elevations reaching 12,441 feet. The group backpacked 88 miles. Pictured are Mike Dahl, Matt Dahl, Scott Cousino, Gary Cousino, Anthony Gourney, Phil Voorheis, Steve Voorheis, Nick Dahl, Brent Cousino, Christian Hall, Sharvil Patel, Austin Hahn, Amit Patel, and Rich Hahn at the top of Baldy Mountain. The group also went white water rafting at the Royal Gorge in Colorado on the return trip. Photo provided