Adirondack Trek. Summit BASE. Summit High Adventure Base at Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation

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1 Adirondack Trek Summit BASE Summit High Adventure Base at Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation

Live Your Own Adventure Get on Trek The Summit Base trek program provides exciting opportunities coinciding with all seasons.

Where you will go Anywhere in the fabulous six million acres that make up the Adirondack Park in upstate New York. This gorgeous land is filled with lakes, streams, rivers, hills and meadows.

What you will do Canoeing treks can take you through the most popular Adirondack waters such as Blue Mountain Lake, Tupper Lake and the Raquette River.

You could traverse through the High Peaks region summiting any of the forty six highest mountains in New York State.

Rock Climbing treks can give you a solid introduction to one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Our staff can further educate even your most confident climber.

2 Live Your Own Adventure Get on Trek The Summit Base trek program provides exciting opportunities coinciding with all seasons. During the summer season five and ten day trips are offered with weekend trips during the fall, winter and spring. Where you will go Anywhere in the fabulous six million acres that make up the Adirondack Park in upstate New York. This gorgeous land is filled with lakes, streams, rivers, hills and meadows. Try one or more of the fortysix mountains that are over four thousand feet high. Nothing can provide a finer outdoor experience than a week in this fabulous outdoor playground. What you will do Canoeing treks can take you through the most popular Adirondack waters such as Blue Mountain Lake, Tupper Lake and the Raquette River. We provide all necessary gear and equipment for your high adventure trip. Backpacking treks have a great variety of possibilities. You could traverse through the High Peaks region summiting any of the forty six highest mountains in New York State. However, only the most serious backpackers attempt the twelve-day, 122 mile, Northville to Lake Placid trail. Rock Climbing treks can give you a solid introduction to one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Our staff can further educate even your most confident climber. We provide all the necessary climbing equipment. Mini Treks are a three day sampler of our full week adventures. Two overnights provide an introduction to many of our high adventure trek experiences. Weekends during spring and fall, mid-week during summer. Qualified Staff Winter Treks are a new addition to the Summit Base program. Experience the Adirondack winter with a weekend snowshoe adventure. Summit Base only employs highly trained and certified staff for all of your high adventure treks. Holding either a New York State Guide certification or BSA Trek Leader Certification, each guide is also qualified with BSA Life Guard, CPR and Wilderness First Aide training. Your group is sure to be prepared for your adventure with Summit Base.

A few Summit Base favorites Upper Works to Tarbell Rd (backpacking), Long Lake to Axton Landing (canoe): 31 miles backpacking, ascend MacNaughton and Henderson mountains. 24 miles canoeing. One 1.

3 Combination Trips Oh the Places Combination treks offer the best of both worlds. Take a few days to hike to a NY State Boat Launch where you will be met by canoes to complete your trek on the waterways. A few Summit Base favorites Upper Works to Tarbell Rd (backpacking), Long Lake to Axton Landing (canoe): 31 miles backpacking, ascend MacNaughton and Henderson mountains. 24 miles canoeing. One 1.5 mile carry. 5 day trek. Supply with canoes midweek. Cedar River to Caitlin Bay (backpacking), Long Lake to Axton Landing (canoe): Backpacking miles: 20. Canoeing miles: 23 Canoe supply and transport to Long Lake occurs midweek. Customize your experience Want to see specifics sites in the park? No problem. monique.wicks@scouting.org to plan your customized adventure. Provisional Treks Don t have a full crew to get out on trek? Each summer provisional treks are offered for individual scouts looking to get out on their own adventures. Ask about our provisional trek program. You Will Go Lake Champlain Kayak Trek Kayak treks are 5-10 days of high adventure kayaking on Lake Champlain. High adventure sea kayaking and camping on America s Sixth Great Lake where some of the greatest inland sea kayaking can be found. This trip is recommended for older, more experienced scouts in your troop. Kayaking or boating experience is helpful but not needed. Voyage distance expected to be miles. Challenging conditions likely. Contact us: monique.wicks@scouting.org Phone:

Check it off While on Trek Fullfill Merit Badge

in the beauty of the backcountry and getting out on

Become eligible for the the nationally recognized 50-

4 Check it off While on Trek Fullfill Merit Badge Requirements Facing the difficult decision of taking in the beauty of the backcountry and getting out on trek while needing to fullfill merit badge requirements? Not to worry. Our qualified staff is ready to assist with badge requirements while on trek. Contact our High Adventure planning coordinator at to create a custom itineray to meet merit badge requirements. Many groups trek 50 miles or more with Summit Base. Become eligible for the the nationally recognized 50- Miler Award by completing a service project while on trek or in your home community. Not only will your troop earn a fullfilling award, you will be helping to preserve and protect the beauty of the forever wild wilderness surrounding you during one of the most amazing weeks of your life. Service Projects and the 50-Miler Award

5 WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM COUNCIL, BSA 41 Saw Mill River Road Hawthorne, New York (914) Summit BASE

Massawepie Trek Center Scouting s Adirondacks High Adventure Base Camp Do You Have What It Takes? 2018 Treks

Massawepie Trek Center Scouting s Adirondacks High Adventure Base Camp Do You Have What It Takes? 2018 Treks Young men and women can test their skills on one of the 10 High Adventure Treks in the beautiful