In June and July of 1999, Troop 161 sent two crews (17 boys and 5 adults) on a high adventure backpacking trip to The Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.  To commemorate that event, a custom patch, inspired by photographs taken during the trip was designed by Theresa Aloisio.

3rd Place
Mark Parsons
Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 161
Shoreham, N.Y.
 
The legend of the Crab King, portrayed by Island Mate Vince DeBartolo, is re-enacted at a campfire for Troop 161 Scouts on the last night of their Out Island Adventure at the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base.

Honorable Mention
Mark Parsons
Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 161
Shoreham, N.Y.
 
Island Mate Vince DeBartolo, a staff member on Big Munson Island at the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base, drops into the arms of Troop 161 Scouts in the trust fall. A series of Challenge Course activities is designed to build mutual trust and teamwork among the crew.