Inside the January-February 2026 Issue

Here’s what you’ll find inside the January-February 2026 issue of Scout Life magazine. Remember, many articles are only available to subscribers and are not available online.

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JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2026 FEATURES

THE THRILL OF THE CHILL

Scouts scale a massive wall of ice.

• Watch Scouts scale the wall of ice at Camp Alexander

ALL THEY DO IS WIN

It’s snow small thing: Thanks to these athletes, the 2026 Winter Olympics are going to be fire.

• Check out the wild and wacky Olympic mascot photo gallery
• Which Winter Olympic sport matches your personality?
• Laugh at 25 funny Olympic jokes

SNOW PLACE LIKE HOME

Want a cozy place to stay in winter? You can build one!

• Learn how to build an igloo, quinzee or snow cave

SCOUTING AROUND: SIGN YOUR NAME

Learning American Sign Language could come in handy and earn you a merit badge.

• Visit the Scouting Around blog

SL HOW TO MAKE IT: HAND WARMER

Winter is here! Make your own warmer to help keep your hands toasty.

• How to Make Homemade Hand Warmers

AND MORE!

Look for the regular score of comics, jokes, games, Scouts in Action and more! Only in the January-February issue of Scout Life!

• Wacky Adventures @Scout Life
• Pee Wee Harris
• Scouts in Action
• More S.I.A.