High Adventure Opportunities

The BSA operates 4 National High Adventure Bases. These offer opportunities such as backpacking, sailing, and canoeing. A high adventure trip takes a while to plan, so start planning yours now.

Philmont Scout Ranch
Scouting’s backpacking paradise! Located in northern New Mexico, scouts embark on 50-90 mile backpack trips with activities at each campsite.
http://www.scouting.org/philmont/

Northern Tier
Located in Ely, Minnesota, Northern Tier offers Scouts the opportunity to embark on canoe trips deep in the historic Boundary Waters.
http://www.ntier.org/

Florida Sea Base
Florida Sea Base offers scouts the opportunity to sail, snorkel, and SCUBA.
http://www.bsaseabase.org/

Double H
Double H, in southern New Mexico, has no trails. Scouts find their way with maps and GPS technology.
http://www.scouting.org/philmont/doubleh/index.html