Calling All Mountain West Council Scouts and Scouters!

Do your Scouts have what it takes to survive a winter night in the Idaho mountains?

We're excited to announce the 23rd Annual Winter Survival, January 16–18, 2027, at Camp Lowry in Cascade, Idaho!

This isn't your typical campout! Winter Survival challenges Scouts to step outside their comfort zones, learn valuable survival skills, and discover what they're truly capable of accomplishing.

EVENT DETAILS

When: January 16–18, 2027 (Saturday 8 AM – Monday Noon)

Where: Camp Lowry, Cascade, Idaho

Cost: Just $20 per youth or adult participant

Limit:  We only take the first 150 Scouts and Scouters. Registration closes December 17, 2026.

MANDATORY SPL & SM Meeting:  December 17th, 2026 @ Eagle Hills Church.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Learn essential cold-weather survival skills.

Build emergency snow shelters.

Sleep in the shelters you build!

Compete in a fun and challenging winter skills course.

Develop confidence, teamwork, and self-reliance.

Enjoy a weekend of adventure in the Idaho mountains!

The greatest lesson a Scout can learn at Winter Survival?

THEY CAN SURVIVE!

For just $20, Scouts get an unforgettable experience and skills that can last a lifetime. 

Scoutmasters and unit leaders: Add Winter Survival to your troop calendar and encourage your Scouts to take on the challenge!

We look forward to seeing you at Camp Lowry!

See you in the snow!