National High Adventure Sites
Philmont
Philmont Scout Ranch is a national camping area, owned and operated by the Boy Scouts
of America. Philmont is large, comprising
137,493 acres or about 215 square miles of rugged mountain wilderness in the
Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) range of the Rockies. The ranch operates 32 staffed
camps and 50 unstaffed camps. Philmont has high
mountains that dominate rough terrain with an
elevation ranging from 6,500 to 12,441 feet.Peaks towering over two miles high throw down a challenge. It's the challenge that means rugged, he-man adventure in the tradition of the mountain man. You can backpack in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and test your camping and outdoor skills. It's a chance do discover yourself in the high country! Philmont Scout Ranch.
For further information write to:
Philmont Scout Ranch
Route 1, Box 35
Cimarron, NM 87714
Phone: 505-376-2281
http://www.philmont.com/
Northern Tier National High Adventure Base
Don't miss the boat! One of the most beautiful, and remote parts of North America
offers a unique opportunity for Scouts. Canoeing, hiking, fishing, and
winter camping in and around the beautiful lakes of northern Minnesota and
southern Canada await you at the Northern Tier.There are many Northern Tier National High Adventure programs available. The trips consist of wilderness canoeing through some of the most beautiful scenery in North America.
For more information write to:
Northern Tier Base
P.O. Box 509
Ely, MN 55731-0509
Phone: 218-365-4811
Florida Sea Base
Make a splash! Head to the Florida Keys and dive
into an amazing Florida Sea Base adventure and
wade into more excitement than you ever though
possible. Snorkeling, SCUBA, boating, and beach
camping are among the many possibilities.
Your choice of aquatics programs unique to Florida year-round. A pristine
Robinson Crusoe adventure, sailing, fishing, snorkeling in the Gulf of Mexico, out island or aboard small vessels
exploring the crystal clear reefs of Florida and the Bahamas are some of the activities. Set your compass for a
High Adventure in Florida. Florida National High Adventure Sea Base.
For more information write to:
Florida Sea Base
P.O. Box 1206
Islamorada, FL 33036
Phone: 305-664-5173
Packard High Adventure Base
Located in the high country of southern Colorado near Poncha Springs, Packard High Adventure Base offers white water rafting and backpacking programs in a breathtaking mountain setting. For a really relaxing dip, try the 18,000 gallon hot tub at Packard's base camp!The scenery is fantastic, with some of the most spectacular sunsets ever seen over the sweeping vistas of the Arkansas River.
Packard High Adventure Base offers rafting on the upper Arkansas River, with stretches of water that will challenge even experienced white water rafters. The experienced staff guides will teach Scouts and Leaders how to negotiate these formidable waters safely, but we guarantee an adrenaline rush!
The hiking trails out of Packard High Adventure Base have to be seen to be believed. The Packard high country treks go up (way up) into some of the most rugged territory in the United States, and provide even seasoned backpackers with a worthy challenge.
The High Adventure fee for 2000 is $260 for Scouts and leaders.
(Text "borrowed" from website below.)
For more information write to:
John Sallie, Base Director
Rocky Mountain Council BSA
411 South Pueblo Boulevard - POB 3292
Pueblo, Colorado 81005-0292
Phone: (719) 561-1220
E-mail: jdsj@bewellnet.com
Website: http://www.koshare.org/packard.html
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