High Adventure Base Treks

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of a lifetime

Register For an Adventure Trek At One of the bSA’s 4 National High Adventure Bases

Our National High Adventure bases are the next evolution of your outdoors Scouting experience. It’s the opportunity to take your adventure to an adrenaline pumping level! Get ready to unlock an unforgetable experience and make memories for life at one our amazing locations across the US.

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Northern Tier Portals

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BSA Treks at the national high adventure bases

Adventure Awaits

See what makes each base unique!

Explore the bases by clicking on the tabs below. You can also see a list of all available treks by clicking here.

Northern Tier

Philmont Scout
Ranch

Summit Bechtel
Reserve

Sea Base

Northern Tier

Welcome to True Wilderness

What Northern Tier Offers:

Explore 4 million acres across the Northern Tier bases with one-of-a-kind adventures, including:

6-12 day canoe treks – guided by an experienced staff member
Winter adventures unlike anywhere else in the world
Various winter activities including snowshoeing, ice fishing, and ice-camping
Specialty mushing camp and dog treks

Philmont Scout
Ranch

Philmont Scout Ranch

Explore the backcountry of Northern New Mexico

What Philmont Offers:

Join the 20,000 participants every summer that partake in 7, 9, and 12-day specialty wilderness backpacking expeditions
Exploring over 315 miles of trails

Summit Bechtel
Reserve

Summit Bechtel Reserve

Your One Stop Shop For Adventure

What Summit Offers:

Get ready to experience all that the Summit has to offer, including:

A variety of fun outdoor activities including ziplining, challenge courses, shooting opportunities, skating
Specialized experiences in white water rafting down class 1-4 rapids
Multi-day ATV trekking