Get Ready for an adventure
of a lifetime
of a lifetime
Register For an Adventure Trek At One of the Scouting America’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.
Registration for Summer 2026 Opened in January!
View available Treks and planning resources on each individual base website
2025 Trek Registration is Now Live!
Access the registration portals below!
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 ScoutRanch
Summit BechtelReserve
Sea Base Northern Tier 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 ScoutRanch
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 BechtelReserve
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
Sea Base Sea Base
Begin Your Ocean Adventure
What Sea Base Offers:
Our Florida Keys Base is your opportunity for:
- Scuba certification and diving adventures
- Sailing excursions and entire week fishing programs
- Water activities like kayaking, snorkeling
- Coral Reef restoration programs and other STEM related education adventures
- Explore the Bahamas and US Virgin Islands
Northern Tier Philmont Scout Ranch Summit Bechtel Reserve Sea Base Northern Tier 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
Sea Base Sea Base
Begin Your Ocean Adventure
What Sea Base Offers:
Our Florida Keys Base is your opportunity for:
- Scuba certification and diving adventures
- Sailing excursions and entire week fishing programs
- Water activities like kayaking, snorkeling
- Coral Reef restoration programs and other STEM related education adventures
- Explore the Bahamas and US Virgin Islands
Start Planning Your Adventure!
Use this helpful tools to learn more about High Adventure Bases Treks and start planning today!
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