Running Sheet Harvey Elliot

Harvey Elliot

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• Eagle Scout

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Statistics {31}

• Psyche: Chaos
• Strength: 10
• Endurance: 21
• Warfare:Chaos

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• 3 Thievish (Movement Skills) Harvey Elliot Spells

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Miscellany

Harvey Elliot – Character Overview

• Born: 1948, near the White Mountains of New Hampshire (or similarly remote wooded region)
• Current Role: Senior Forest Ranger and regional coordinator with the U.S. Forest Service
• Residence: A modest, solar-powered cabin miles from the nearest town—hand-built, off-grid, and open to visiting scouts or hikers in need.

Personality & Values

• Altruistic to the core: Harvey lives to serve—people, nature, community. He has no patience for bureaucrats who use red tape to block access or protection.
• Well-spoken & principled: Calm, clear, and persuasive; able to speak to senators and teenagers with equal command.
• Lifelong learner: He still reads scientific journals, practices traditional tracking skills, and experiments with wilderness cooking techniques.
• Private but warm: Never married, but a beloved mentor to dozens. He's considered a father figure to many Eagle Scouts, junior rangers, and fellow veterans.

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Skills & Expertise

• Survivalist Mastery: Can identify edible plants in any U.S. biome, build fire in a hurricane, and track with minimal sign. Teaches advanced wilderness courses.
• Chef Skills: Learned during his Merchant Marine years. He can make gourmet meals in a Dutch oven or over a fire. Famous for his trail duck confit and spruce-tip syrup.
• Military Experience: Combat veteran of Vietnam. Later trained reservists in survival, rescue, and low-impact recon. Bronze Star and Navy Commendation recipient.
• Academic Credentials:
  • B.A. in Forestry Management (University of New Hampshire)
  • M.S.in Environmental Science with a focus on wildland ecosystems
  • Ph.D. in Forest Ecology—thesis on old-growth biodiversity restoration

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Notable Traits

• Keeps a hand-carved staff from a tree he planted as a boy and found again 40 years later.
• Always carries, a U.S. Marines utility knife, a compass gifted by his Scoutmaster, and a pocket-sized notebook filled with quotes, sketches, and survival notes.
• Local legend among rangers and scouts. Some swear he once stared down a cougar and won.

Harvey Elliot’s Known Hikes and Climbs

• 1976:Presidential Traverse, White Mountains, New Hampshire

A demanding ridge hike across the tallest peaks in his home state—his first major hike as a Forest Service rookie.

• 1977:John Muir Trail, California

A spiritual experience for him—traversing 211 miles through the Sierra Nevada, reinforcing his belief in long-term ecological stewardship.

• 1978:Appalachian Trail (AT)** – Section Hike: Georgia to Virginia

First section of a slow-burn project to complete the full AT over a decade.

• 1979:Chilkoot Trail, Alaska

A historic gold rush trail crossing rugged terrain into the Yukon—a nod to both survivalism and frontier history.

• 1980:Camino de Santiago – Camino Francés, Spain

First international pilgrimage; began a lifelong admiration for the mix of sacred tradition, communal effort, and nature.

• 1981:Mount Shasta Summit, California

Harvey’s first major glaciated peak. He admired the spiritual legends surrounding the mountain.

• 1982:Tour du Mont Blanc, France/Italy/Switzerland

Circled the Alps' most iconic massif, learning alpine botany and trail food customs from local guides.

• 1983:Canadian Rockies – Jasper to Banff Traverse, Alberta

A rugged 150+ km trek through glacial valleys, pine forest, and grizzly country.

• 1984:Mount Denali (formerly McKinley) – Base Camp & Summit Attempt, Alaska

His first serious high-altitude mountaineering effort. Reached the summit on his second attempt in 1986.

• 1985:Camino de Santiago – Camino del Norte, Spain

Chose this coastal, more challenging route for solitude and ocean air. Made deep friendships on this path.

• 1986:Mount Denali – Successful Summit, Alaska

Returned and summited with a small team—credited with a difficult rescue assist.

• 1987:Wind River High Route, Wyoming

One of the most remote alpine hikes in the U.S., involving off-trail navigation and deep wilderness immersion.

• 1988:Long Range Traverse, Newfoundland, Canada

A rarely hiked, rugged route in Gros Morne National Park. Known for fog, moose, and solitude.

• 1989:Camino de Santiago – Via de la Plata, Spain

His longest Camino route (1000+ km), through hot, dry Spain. Marked a reflective period in his life.

• 1990:High Sierra Trail, California

Crossed from Sequoia National Park to Mount Whitney—a mix of forest, alpine meadows, and high desert.

• 1991:Appalachian Trail – Virginia to New York Section**

Continued his Appalachian Trail section hikes.

• 1992:Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

A surreal landscape of volcanic soil, glaciers, and steaming vents. A study in geological extremes.

• 1993:Northville-Placid Trail, Adirondacks, New York

A quiet, dense forest hike to reconnect with his roots.

• 1994:Camino de Santiago – Primitivo Route, Spain

The original path taken by early pilgrims; mountainous, intimate, and spiritually intense.

• 1995:Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit, Peru

A high-altitude, remote loop around ice-covered Andean peaks. One of his most physically demanding hikes.

• 1996:Finishing the Appalachian Trail – New York to Maine**

Completed the AT in its entirety—over 2,190 miles. Retired from the USMC this year, symbolic full circle.

• 1997:West Coast Trail, British Columbia, Canada

A legendary coastal hike featuring tides, ladders, and storm-battered forest. Memorialized with sketches and poems.

• 1998:Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal

Preparation for the summit climb to come. Also spent time with Sherpa communities, studying high-altitude ecology.

• 1999:Mount Everest Summit, Nepal

Summited during a calm window in May, aged 51. A personal and symbolic peak of his physical achievement.

• 2000:High Coast Trail, Sweden

A UNESCO site along dramatic cliffs and boreal forest, chosen to celebrate the turn of the millennium.

• 2001:Zion Narrows & The Subway, Utah

Shorter but complex wilderness hikes focused on terrain navigation and hydrology.

• 2002:Lares Trek, Peru

An alternative Inca trail route, quieter than the tourist-heavy Machu Picchu trail, with a focus on community ecology.

• 2003:Overland Track, Tasmania, Australia

Rare for an American hiker to attempt at the time. Harvey loved the bizarre wildlife and moody terrain.

• 2004:Camino de Santiago – Camino Inglés, Spain

His shortest Camino, taken in a quiet reflective period. He journaled extensively, later publishing excerpts in a conservation newsletter.

• 2005:Sierra High Route, California

A rugged, mostly off-trail journey at high elevation—test of navigation, endurance, and mental grit.

• 2006:Great Divide Trail, Canada – Alberta/BC

A brutal multi-week hike through the spine of the Canadian Rockies. Recorded detailed ecological field notes.

• 2007:Cape Wrath Trail, Scotland

Harvey Elliot’s Scouting History (1955–2025)

Youth Scouting Years (1955–1966)

• 1955 (Age 7) – Joins **Cub Scouts (Pack 42)** in rural New Hampshire

His den meets in a small lodge near the White Mountains. His father, a Korean War vet and lumber mill worker, is an assistant den leader.

• 1958 – Advances to **Boy Scouts (Troop 19)**
  • First hike: 10 miles through Franconia Notch. Hooked for life. Saw some strange things.
  • Quickly distinguishes himself in woodcraft, knot-tying, and first aid.
• 1962 (Age 14)** – Earns Eagle Scout
  • Eagle Board of Review** commended him for maturity, leadership, and initiative—he organized a bridge-building project for a trail system used by locals and tourists.
  • Eagle Project**: Built and mapped a sustainable loop trail through a forested wetland, installing signs about native species.
• Eagle Merit Badges (Required & Notables):**
• (Selected from his \~55 total, including required for Eagle and Palms)*

Camping, Hiking, Swimming,First Aid,Citizenship in the Nation / World / Community,Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, Personal Fitness, Lifesaving, Wilderness Survival, Orienteering, Forestry, Cooking, Archery, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Soil & Water Conservation, Backpacking, Pioneering, Astronomy, Fishing, Nature, Bird Study, Fire Safety, Mammal Study

• • 1963–1965** – Earns **Bronze and Gold Palms** (55 total merit badges by 17)
• Attends **Philmont Scout Ranch** twice.
• Participates in **National Jamboree (1964)**.
• Active in **Order of the Arrow**, reaches **Brotherhood level**. Known for service projects and night vigils in the wilderness.
  • 1966** – Enlists in **USMC** just after high school graduation. A final summer camp as a youth Scout marks a temporary departure from formal Scouting.

Military and Early Career (1966–1975)

• While in Vietnam, he uses his Scouting skills constantly—navigation, first aid, shelter-building, and field cooking earn him respect.
• After active duty, while in the Merchant Marines (1973–75), he assists a shipboard Scouting outreach program for children of diplomatic staff abroad—teaches survival and emergency prep.
• Keeps in touch with his original troop via letters and visits during leaves.

Adult Scouting Leadership (1976–2025)

• 1976 – Returns home, joins the 'Forest Service, and becomes Assistant Scoutmaster for a new troop near the White Mountain National Forest.
• 1980s – Becomes Scoutmaster of Troop 149
• Leads high-adventure trips: canoeing in Maine, weeklong treks in the Adirondacks, and snowshoe treks.
• Organizes wilderness survival weekends; introduces Scouts to orienteering challenges and trail cooking competitions.
• 1990s – Serves as District Outdoor Activities Chair
• Designs new camp facilities, mentors other Scoutmasters.
• Writes a manual on “Low-Impact Camping & Conservation for Scouts” used across multiple councils.
• Earns Wood Badge and serves as staff on later courses.
• 2002 – Receives the Silver Beaver Award

Recognized for over 40 years of service, high adventure leadership, environmental education, and mentorship. Ceremony held at the base lodge of a local mountain; his former Scouts surprise him in uniform.

• 2010s–2020s – Emeritus status
• Steps back from regular meetings but remains a fixture at **Eagle Scout boards**, **survival workshops**, and as a **merit badge counselor** (Camping, Forestry, Cooking, Wilderness Survival, and Environmental Science).
• Helps guide the troop's transition to include **Scouts BSA for all genders**.
• Serves on **conservation advisory panels** for regional Scouting.

Legacy Highlights

• Mentored over **60 Eagle Scouts**, many of whom pursued careers in conservation, the military, or education.
• Known in multiple councils for his soft-spoken authority and *“trail teaches better than a classroom”* philosophy.
• His hand-carved walking stick, signed by dozens of Scouts, is now displayed in a regional Scout museum.
• In 2024, he received an **honorary resolution from the National Council of the BSA** for lifetime contribution to wilderness ethics and youth leadership.