High Adventure is a program for older Scouts who want to challenge themselves even further. Many Scouts (and adult leaders as well) will often view their High Adventure as the pinnacle of their Scouting career. The three High Adventure run by the National Council are:
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.
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.
Take
a hike! The mountains of New Mexico offer the adventure that you have
always dreamed about. Backpacking, rock climbing, western lore, living
history, and the views from peaks over 10,000 feet tall will make
memories that last a lifetime.
High Adventure is a chance to try
something you may never experience again. So take adventure to the
limit. You'll never forget it.
In addition to these three, councils and affiliates across the nation (and a few even international) offer a variety of High Adventure programs, as can be
seen in this map:
Adventures can include canoeing, backpacking, caving, horseback riding, sailing, whitewater,
mountain biking, and rock climbing.