High Adventure

Scouting captures the interest of older Scouts (those who are at least 13 years old or have completed the seventh grade) who seek challenge and variety through diverse high-adventure and outdoor opportunities. Scouting not only provides adventure but also emphasizes values through ideals that reinforce God, country, and personal growth.

Nobody offers more exhilarating or a wider variety of high adventure for young people than Scouting America. Through high adventure experiences, the BSA leaves lasting memories with youth and fosters development in character and leadership.

Philmont Council Contingent:  Each summer, the council sends several contingents to Philmont Scout Ranch.

National Scout Jamboree:  Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of approximately 45,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members over the course of 10 summer days. The council sends a contingent to each jamboree. 

OA High Adventure Programs are a unique opportunity for Order of the Arrow youth members to spend two weeks at a high adventure base for a life-changing experience. Arrowmen spend part of their time performing service and then take part in a crew-designed adventure. 

High Adventure Bases:  Scout BSA troops and Venturing crews can sign up for one of four exciting BSA's High Adventure Bases:  

Sea Base is Scouting's ultimate aquatic experience. Sail to the Bahamas, go snorkeling or SCUBA diving, enjoy beach camping and more. Scouts can be certified in SCUBA at the base.

From June to September, Northern Tier boasts the best wilderness canoeing in the world. Scouts go canoeing, hiking, fishing, and winter camping in and around the beautiful lakes of northern Minnesota and southern Canada.

Scouting's "Granddaddy of them all", located on more than 200 square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness. Scouts can go backpacking, rock climbing, and see views from peaks more than 10,000 feet tall.

The Summit property is on 10,600 acres adjacent to the New River Gorge National River area. That means access to incredible outdoor terrain in the Appalachian Mountains that provides a home for some of the world’s best whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and mountain biking. 

Unit Trek Openings 

Units sometimes have spots available to fill a crew.
(contact the webmaster to list your unit if you have open spots)