<p>^^Our son has this experience a couple of times a year with his Boy Scout troop which is heavily into survival hiking and extreme camping. There is nothing like it for stretching them to their physical limits and teaching them respect for nature, the elements, and each other. We have issues with some of the BSA politics, but the lessons learned under these circumstances cannot be duplicated elsewhere. I admire the schools that incorporate wilderness skills into their curriculums. This is a really good example of rewards that are hard won and character enriching for a lifetime rather than applause driven for the moment.</p>