Boy Scouts complete expedition

THEY ROUGHED IT—Six Scouts and three adults from Westlake Village Boy Scout Venture
Crew No. 9775 stop to rest during their expedition through Philmont Ranch in Cimarron, NM.
The group backpacked more than 80 miles during 11 days and participated in spar pole
climbing, black powder rifle shooting, rock climbing and rappelling, and camping. The trek
included two of the highest peaks in the state. Standing, from left: Richard Avery, David Miller,
leader Robert Hinds, Chris Zapf, Austin Brockhaus, leader Rob Brockhaus, Andrew Prechtl,
leader Ron Prechtl. Front row, Josh Yeager.