Troop 301,
As many of you know, BSA offers a lottery system for troops and boys to attend one of three (currently) HIGH ADVENTURE camps.
The troop needs to know who will be interested in doing one of these trips so we can get in on the lottery.
Please click on the links to learn more:
The general BSA link is: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HighAdventure.aspx
The three current choices are SEA BASE, NORTHERN TIER and PHILMONT.
Each has different options so we need you to tell us what you are interested in.
Sea Base information can be viewed at:
http://www.bsaseabase.org/ (Participants must be 14 years old by September 1 of the year of participation. AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEA BASE CANNOT BE RELAXED. PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST OR EXPECT EXCEPTIONS!)
Northern Tier information can be viewed at:
http://www.ntier.org/ (Limitations here depend on the trek chosen but Canoe trips involve lifting and carrying 70+ pound canoes for extended distances. Smaller boys will likely have issues)
Philmont information can be viewed at: (Philmont has many programs and there is a height vs. weight ratio requirement due to the strenuous nature of the hiking/climbing treks)
| HEIGHT | WEIGHT (POUNDS) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| FT | IN | RECOMMENDED | MAX |
| 5′ | 0″ | 97-138 | 166 |
| 5′ | 1″ | 101-143 | 172 |
| 5′ | 2″ | 104-148 | 178 |
| 5′ | 3″ | 107-152 | 183 |
| 5′ | 4″ | 111-157 | 189 |
| 5′ | 5″ | 114-162 | 195 |
| 5′ | 6″ | 118-167 | 201 |
| 5′ | 7″ | 121-172 | 207 |
| 5′ | 8″ | 125-178 | 214 |
| 5′ | 9″ | 129-185 | 220 |
| 5′ | 10″ | 132-188 | 226 |
| 5′ | 11″ | 136-194 | 233 |
| 6′ | 0″ | 140-199 | 239 |
| 6′ | 1″ | 144-205 | 246 |
| 6′ | 2″ | 148-210 | 252 |
| 6′ | 3″ | 152-216 | 260 |
| 6′ | 4″ | 156-222 | 267 |
| 6′ | 5″ | 160-228 | 274 |
| 6′ | 6″ | 164-234 | 281 |
| 6′ | 7″ | 170-240 | 295 |
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HighAdventure/Philmont.aspx
In general, Philmont is a back packing/hiking oriented program in New Mexico that features outstanding views and personal challenges.
Northern Tier has a wide variety of programs in Minnesota but is best known for fantastic and challenging canoe trips.
The Sea Base program is a sailing oriented event that is based out of Florida or the Bahamas.
Let us know your High Adventure passion.
Scouting is about the outdoors and fun!
Mr. Bauer