From: stolz@fnusgd.fnal.gov
Subject: BSA High Adv. Bases - Rev. 16-AUG-92
Organization: P.S.C.
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 21:34:21 GMT
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I am very interested in knowing about any North American High Adventure Bases. 
I'm specifically looking for Bases that offer programs of 3 or more days
specifically for Scouts 13.5 and older. If you know of other camps, or can give
me feedback on any of these, my Internet address is:
  stolz@fnboot.fnal.gov 

High Adventure Bases - compiled by Mike Stolz - as of 4/6/92
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NATIONAL BASES

Philmont Scout Ranch
Cimarron, NM  87714
(505) 376-2281
Offers 20 different treks, from fairly easy to rugged.  You hike an 
average of 9 to 12 miles per day, with different activities at each 
campsite.  Our guys go every other year.  Reservations should be 
made a year in advance.

Northern Tier Nat'l High Adventure 
PO Box 509
Ely, MN  55731
(218) 365-4811

Florida Nat'l High Adventure Base
PO Box 858
Islamorada, FL  33036

I believe the Maine Nat'l High Adventure Base has closed.
  > Yes, the Maine High Adventure Base has closed temporarily...
  > It will reopen next year under the guidance of Pine Tree Council
  > (South Western Maine)
  > Scott Bernier - ASM Troop 443 Winslow, ME --Pine Tree Council

REGIONAL & COUNCIL BASES

Adirondack Adventure Area
Northeast Region BSA
PO Box 350
Dayton, NJ  08810
Has 18 treks available and opportunities to do high peaks 
backpacking, canoe tripping, cruising class sailing, combination 
treks, and Voyageur training.

Charles C. Topmiller Tropical canoe Base
South Florida Council
8100 Oak Lane
Miami Lakes, FL  33016

Le'Hoksen High Adventure Base
Goshen Scout Camps
National Capital Area Council
9190 Wisconsin Ave.
Bethesda, MD  20814
(301) 530-9360
The Goshen Scout Camps consist of around 5,000 acres, 500 of which 
are the lake.  Le'Hoksen is 1 of 6 camps, and 2 others are are for 
Webelos.  Goshen is in the Shenandoah Mountains, about 3.5 hrs. from 
Washington.  (Take I-66 west to I-81 south, exit at Staunton....).


*** There was a recent post that stated that this camp has gone out of business.
*** Does anyone know if it has been taken over by some other Council?
Northern Wisconsin National Canoe Base
Boulder Junction, WI
for contact information, ask your local council.

   Known for their training, trip planning, ability to host groups with or
without their own equipment, novice or experienced campers, and natural beauty
of Northern Wisconsin.  Training provided for every group member plus older
Scouts can take Voyager training.


Tinnerman Canoe Base
Greater Cleveland Council
2241 Woodland Ave.
Cleveland, OH  44115-3295
(216) 861-6060
The Base is on the French River in upper Ontario, east of Georgian 
Bay (Lake Huron).  Its near Parry Sound, about half way between 
Toronto and Sudbury off route 69.

Mead Wilderness Area
Daniel Webster Council
571 Holt Ave.
Manchester, NH  03103
(603) 625-6431

Teton High Adventure Base
Great Salt Lake Council
525 Foothill Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT  84113
(801) 582-3663
This camp was great.  We did the 3-day whitewater trip - day 1 is on 
rafts in Teton Nat'l Park, days 2 & 3 are in canoes on class-3 rapids.  
You WILL get wet.  Our cost in 1991 was something like $92.00 per 
person.  They also offer a 4-day backpack trip in the Tetons.  The 
camp is about 10 miles south of Jackson, Wyoming.

Cole Canoe Base
Detroit Area Council
1776 W. Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI  48208
(313) 897-1965

Packard High Adventure Base
Rocky Mountain Council
PO Box 3292
Pueblo, CO  81005
(303) 561-1220

Salmon River High Adventure Base
Teton Peaks Council
574 4th St.
Idaho Falls, ID  83401
According to their brochure, you get to do whitewater rafting and 
kayaking, and rappelling in the evenings.  It looks like a 3-day trip 
cost $90.00 as of 1991.  Camp is near North Fork, Idaho.

ADVERTISED IN SCOUTING MAGAZINE - NO INFO ON THEM

The High Knoll Trail Camp- Camp Ottari
Blue Ridge Mountains Council
2131 Valley View Dr.
Roanoke, VA
Has hiking in rugged terrain to various outposts, including horse-
back riding, climbing and rappelling, logging and tree spiking, 
mountain man camp, wilderness survival, a COPE course, and much 
more.  The cost is $105, which includes food and program equipment.
Treks are (apparently) 5 to 6 days long.  An excellent recommendation 
for the High Knoll Trail comes from James Revell  <revell@uunet.uu.net>
who took it twice.

Lawhorn Scout Canoe Base - Flint River
PO Box 173
Griffin, GA  30224
(404) 227-4556

Black Hills Area Council
PO Box 2931
Rapid City SD  57709
(605) 342-2824

Cedarlands Scout Reservation - Adirondacks
1401 Genesee St.
Utica, NY  13501
(315) 735-4437
Has 550 acres of mountains, lakes, and wilderness, located near 
Long Lake, NY   Available activities include rock climbing, 
rappelling, sailing, and extended wilderness trips.

San Isabel Scout Ranch & High Adventure Base
Rocky Mountains Council
PO Box 3292
Pueblo, CO  81005
(719) 561-1220
Has whitewater rafting, backpacking, rock climbing, trout fishing.