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The Summit Experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High Adventure<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Scouting\u2019s national high-adventure bases push scouts to their limits \u2014 and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Troop 87 regularly takes older scouts to Scouting America\u2019s national High Adventure bases, giving them the challenge, independence and wilderness experiences that define the pinnacle of Scouting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u26a0 Qualification Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most High Adventure bases require scouts to be at least 14 years old (or 13 and have completed eighth grade). Physical fitness exams, an Annual Health and Medical Record (Parts A, B and C) and prep hikes are required. Talk to the Scoutmaster to start your journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cimarron, New Mexico \u00b7 140,000+ acres<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philmont Scout Ranch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The crown jewel of High Adventure. Trek 50\u2013100 miles through the Sangre de Cristo mountains over 12 days, carrying everything you need on your back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backpacking \u00b7 Rock climbing \u00b7 12 days \u00b7 Ages 14+<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official site \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Florida Keys & Bahamas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida Sea Base<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Set sail on the crystal-clear waters of the Florida Keys and the Bahamas \u2014 sailing, scuba, snorkeling and open-ocean adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sailing \u00b7 Scuba \u00b7 7 days \u00b7 Ages 14+<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official site \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ely, Minnesota \u00b7 Boundary Waters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northern Tier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Paddle through thousands of lakes and portage across pristine wilderness. Winter programs include dog sledding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canoeing \u00b7 Portaging \u00b7 7\u201310 days \u00b7 Ages 14+<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official site \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Glen Jean, West Virginia \u00b7 10,600 acres<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summit Bechtel Reserve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Zip lines, mountain biking, BMX, whitewater rafting and a world-class climbing wall at the newest High Adventure base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climbing \u00b7 Mountain biking \u00b7 7 days \u00b7 Ages 13+<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official site \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Custom High Adventure Expeditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the national bases, Troop 87 plans its own high-adventure experiences \u2014 selected by scouts, planned by the Patrol Leaders\u2019 Council and executed as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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