Members of Boy Scout Troop 777 and leaders, including Christian Vaughan, front row from left; Drew Swalley, wilderness pledge guia; Brandon Hales, chaplain’s aide; Jeff Woodard, Philmont ranger; Zach Watts, crew leader; Paxton Stover, Greg Stover and, back row, Jim Vaughan, James Hales and Bill Swalley, recently spent 12 days in the wilderness around Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.