Category: Trail Marker

Scouting in the News: Stories from Early 2026

Here is a look at some of the top stories featuring our Scouts and council in the news during January ...

2025 Rendezvous: A Historic Gathering at Camp Mooney

Last month, the spirit of the Mountain Man met the adventure of modern Scouting at the Pacific Crest Council's ... ...

Scouts Shine in the Cold at the 2025 Klondike Derby

On the weekend of January 24-26, Scouts and Scouters from around the council gathered for the Klondike Derby – a winter competition camp held in the Umpqua National Forest near Lemolo Lake. This year, more than 140 Scouts and 70 adults attended the annual event which has been taking place ...

Why Participate in Product Sales?

Product sales, such as Popcorn and Camp Card Sales, are a long-standing tradition in Scouting and offer numerous benefits beyond simply raising money. Financial Benefits Fund Programs and Activities: The most obvious benefit is generating funds to support Scouting programs at the unit (pack, troop, crew) and council levels. This ...

Elevate Your Scouting Adventure at the 2026 National Jamboree

The next National Jamboree will be held in 2026 at the Summit Bechtel in West Virginia. This once in a lifetime experience for our Scouts only comes around every 3-4 years. Spending 10 days with tens of thousands of Scouts from all over the nation (and sometimes the world!) doing ...

Celebrating a Year of Change

I stepped into the role as your Scout Executive on January 16th of this year. As I reflect on the past 350 days, I am truly humbled by the things we have accomplished. More than 2,200 young people and 1,500 volunteers participated in the life-changing programs of Scouting. Our Scouts ...

2025 Council Dinner / Auction
& Online Silent Auction

The  Pacific Crest Council Dinner/Auction is this week!!

This important fundraiser for the council is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Eugene Country Club. You will not want to miss participating either at the live dinner/auction or in the on-line silent auction  to raise funds that support the Scouting America programs the council offers to youth in 8 counties.

The Silent Auction is open NOW for bidding through September 22nd!