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Elkhorn High Adventure BaseBringing Hands on Adventure to the Colorado Wilderness.Anyone can put on a backpack and head off on the trail. But it takes a trained staff and dedicated leadership to make a quality program. At Elkhorn we offer:
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Longs Peak Council units that achieve their Friends of Scouting camp goal by April 1, 2013 will receive a $50 per person discount.
CAMPERSHIPSA limited number of Camperships are available for financial assistance to enable Scouts to attend camp. (Camperships will only be considered for Scouts registered in Longs Peak Council.)LEADERS GUIDEThis page is intended to give you basic information about the Elkhorn High Adventure Base.The downloadable Elkhorn Leader's Guide contains detailed program information, copies of needed forms, award requirements, and more. THE BASEThe Elkhorn High Adventure Base is one of four camps located on the Ben Delatour Scout Ranch. The program has been put together to take advantage of the magnificent location high in the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado. Located just north of Rocky Mountain National Park, the Elkhorn High Adventure Base offers a unique experience for older Scouts to hike, camp, and climb in the Rocky Mountains. At over 7,000 feet in elevation and encompassing more than 3,400 acres, BDSR serves as a perfect base camp for the Elkhorn High Adventure program. Each crew will spend five full days of high adventure activities such as backpacking, rappelling, rock climbing, black powder, C.O.P.E and tomahawk throwing. MISSION / GOALSThe purpose of the Elkhorn High Adventure Base is to provide a unique High Adventure opportunity to members of the Scouting Program. Through this experience, develop a love of the outdoors and respect for nature.The goals of the Elkhorn High Adventure Base are to provide Scouts, Scouters, Venturers a chance to graduate from the traditional Scout Camp experience. We offer a chance to put to use the years of training and experience they have received, in a physically and mentally challenging rugged wilderness setting. Finally, we hope to offer the opportunity for all of those involved in the program to gain a life-long love and respect for the natural environment. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
THE ASCENT PROGRAM
In 2010, the Ascent Program will only be offered the week of July 18-24. Please see the Specialty Camps page for more details. THE TREKSTrek A - Program High AdventureThis trek combines a week-long backpacking trip in the lower elevations with daily program opportunities listed above. Great a Troop or Crew's first trek and for those wanting to do more than hike the trail.
Trek B - Program Alpine Adventure Trek C - Sub Alpine Trek Trek D - Ask about this one You also need to have been on an Elkhorn Trek in a previous season before we let you tackle this big one. ELKHORN SUPERTREKThe Elkhorn SuperTrek was designed to give your crew a more diverse experience on the trail. The SuperTrek will check in and shakedown at Elkhorn High Adventure Base on Wednesday of their start week. The trek will hit the trail for 10 days and return on the Friday of their final week. This Trek requires a minimum of 8 and maximum 11 participants.Programs you will participate in: Whitewater Rafting, Horseback Overnighter, High and Low COPE, Climbing, Rappelling, Black Powder Shooting, Tomahawk Throwing, Dutch Oven Cooking and Backpacking! Only one SuperTrek will depart during each session, so get your reservation in early! REQUIREMENTS
No pets (dogs, cats or otherwise) are allowed in any of the Longs Peak Council Camps. EQUIPMENTThe Northern Rockies offer some challenging hiking terrain and it is essential that your personal and group equipment be up to the test. Snow sleet, and freezing temperatures are not unusual at higher elevations, and groupsnot properly outfitted will be restricted in their participation. Some group gear is issued to the crew on arrival. Personal gear is the responsibility of each individual. Complete gear recommendations and rental information are available in the Elkhorn Guide Book. ELKHORN HIKE RANGERDuring your trek you will be accompanied by an Elkhorn Hike Ranger. All Hike Rangers are over 18 years of age, and have been extensively trained in Leave No Trace camping skills and wilderness emergency skills. All of them have extensive backpacking experience and knowledge of the routes your crew will be taking. Additionally, Hike Rangers have been specifically trained in the local and natural history of the Northern Rockies in order to help your crew have a first rate experience. FOODAll food needed for your trek is supplied by the Elkhorn High Adventure Base. We concentrate on giving you a balanced, nutritional menu which is both lightweight and tasty. Trail meals are distributed in groups of two. While off the trail, meals are prepared for the crew by the Scout Ranch Food Services. Friday night at the Base is a Western Cookout steak fry! PAST COMMENTSHere's what some of our crews had to say about their experience at Elkhorn.
MORE INFORMATIONSee the Leader's Guide section above.If you do not have web access, or cannot download and print the page, please call or write and we will gladly mail you a copy. Registration information: Please contact Cindy Batt at 970-584-2202 or email CampRegistration@longspeakbsa.org.
Other camp information: Please contact Billy Riley - Camping/Operations Director at 970-584-2218 or email briley@bsamail.org.
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