When can a Mountain Lion carry/use an edged tool?

Mountain Lions must complete the applicable Trail Life edged-tool instruction or certification before carrying or using an approved edged tool at troop activities, and they must continue to follow leader direction and current Trail Life safety rules.

What is the Timberline Award?

The Timberline Award is a significant capstone achievement associated with the Mountain Lion level of Woodland Trails and helps prepare a boy for his transition into the older-boy program. Ask your son’s leaders for the current official requirements.

What are the different Trail Life program levels?

Trail Life serves boys from ages 5–17, kindergarten through 12th grade, with a program designed to grow with them.

Woodland Trails — Ages 5–10 / Grades K–5
Younger Trailmen learn through hands-on activities, outdoor adventure, skills, games, character development, and biblical teaching. Woodland Trails is divided into three age-based patrols: Foxes (K–1), Hawks (2–3), and Mountain Lions (4–5).

Navigators — Ages 11–13 / Grades 6–8
Navigators begin taking greater ownership of their skills, advancement, service, decisions, and leadership.

Adventurers — Ages 14–17 / Grades 9–12
The oldest Trailmen take on greater independence, leadership, mentoring, service, and advanced challenges as they prepare for Christian manhood.

Visit our Program page for a more complete explanation of how Trail Life grows with your son.