YogaSlackers. Gibbon Slacklines USA. Bryan on Scouting. Find two trees, grab some friends, and work on your balance: Slacklining is now an approved Scouting activity — with qualifications.
After a thorough review, the BSA’s Health and Safety team officially OK’d the extreme sport this week for all Scout units, districts, and councils. I first told you about the addictive, challenging, community-based activity that involves walking across a two-inch tightrope after an Eagle Scout slacklined at the Super Bowl. At the time, though, the BSA hadn’t ruled on slacklining. “Don’t try this at home,” I wrote.
Times change, and now your Scouts have the go-ahead to follow in Eagle Scout Andy Lewis’ famous footsteps. American Parkour.