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Alpine Trek Preparation Hike – 25 April 2021
On Sunday, 25 April, Troop 77’s older scouts went on a hike at La Dole as preparation for our Alpine trek in the summer. We…
AOL Hike with Pack 130 – 28 March 2021
The AOL hike with Pack 130 was a hike with fun activities, to help inspire the young Cubs to join scouting and to meet our…
Merit Badge University – 20 March 2020
Armed with chess sets, binoculars, paintbrushes and plenty of scout spirit, a large part of the troop descended on Collège du Léman, Versoix for a…
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops – 6 – 7 March 2021
The ILST course is designed to teach Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles, help them understand their responsibilities and equip them with the…
How To Build A Quinzee – Video
Inspired by the snow shelters he learnt about during recent weekend campouts, Troop 77’s Ben Landon decided to perfect his quinzee building technique on a…
Winter Survival Weekend, Refuge de Solalex – 6-7 February 2021
For many scouts, the winter campout weekend at the Refuge de Solalex above Gryon took their winter skills training to a new level. Scouts hiked…
Winter Adventure Weekend, Kandersteg – 15-17 January 2021 (VIDEO)
A winter wonderland. That was Kandersteg this January after heavy snowfalls in the Alps. And it provided a perfect setting for an adventure weekend at…
Virtual Court of Honour – 19 December 2020
For the first time in the troop’s history, we held a virtual Court of Honour to recognize the achievements of Troop 77’s scouts. The awards…
Chocolate Box Distribution – 12 December 2020
Scouts distributed about 400 boxes of chocolates to elderly residents in the commune of Chambésy. The initiative was a great feat of organisation and involved…
Thanksgiving Hike – 29 November 2020
Three groups led by senior scouts converged on Versoix Forest from three different starting points in Switzerland and France. Adults hiked separately to respect health…