Category: Trail Life USA
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Three Factors to Forge Manliness
“Let childhood and boyhood be prolonged, let manhood be postponed, but let manliness be promptly developed.” – George Walter Fiske
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7 Transformational Men’s Ministry Ideas That Actually Work
When most people search for men’s ministry ideas, they’re looking for activities to keep men involved—a breakfast, a retreat, maybe a golf outing. Those have their place, but if we’re honest, many of them don’t move the needle. They get men to show up, but they don’t awaken the heart of a man. They don’t…
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Five Peaks in Five Days: Troop TX-0022 Conquers the Wheeler Peak Wilderness
Wheeler Peak Wilderness, Taos, NM – July 2025 On July 17, 2025, Trailmen of Troop TX-0022 stood on top of Wheeler Peak, New Mexico’s highest summit at 13,160 feet. But their story began long before the final summit. It began with a bold idea: a backpacking trip to conquer five rugged peaks above 11,000 feet…
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Letter From a Proud Trail Life Mama
The following letter sent earlier this summer to the Trail Life Home Office is being shared here with Ginny’s permission. This letter is to every member of the Trail Life family that, by God’s grace, makes stories like these possible. Keep Walking Worthy! It’s making an impact every day.
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What Every Boys is Asking
A boy doesn’t usually say it out loud. But he’s always asking: Who’s in charge?Who’s with me?What’s the mission?
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Blisters, Grit, and Grace: How One Trailman with Autism Became a Leader Worth Following
When 16-year-old Noah laced up his boots to summit Guadalupe Peak—the highest point in Texas—he was ready for the challenge. But by the time he descended, his feet were raw with blisters and his spirit was wavering.
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A Rose for Texas, a Flag for a Hero: Trailmen Honor a Marine’s Legacy
“They gave us a beautiful gift. They gave us hope.” – Kitty Gandee
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Standing Tall in the Storm: How a Few Soaked Trailmen Led with Honor
It started with thunder. Ear-splitting, chest-rattling thunder. Black clouds rolled in and rain poured down as lightning lit up the Texas sky. And in the middle of it all, a small group of boys in uniform, rehearsing their Color Guard ceremony with a mixture of nerves, pride, and fierce determination.
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Boys Were Made to Move
What if the thing that drives you crazy about your son… is actually one of his greatest God-given strengths?
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Raising Sons Who Won’t Be Swept Away: Forming Character in a Changing World
Op-ed by Trail Life CEO, Mark Hancock, published by TownHall.com on May 18, 2025 On April 29, Meta launched a suite of AI tools designed to seamlessly blend into daily life. Ask a question in WhatsApp — Meta AI answers. Search on Instagram — it suggests. Use your Ray-Ban smart glasses — they see and respond, describing…