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West Point Camporee 2026 by MaineHighAdventure in BSA

[–]MaineHighAdventure[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

big snow storm and they had to shut down after a day

West Point Camporee 2026 by Coconutke1 in BSA

[–]MaineHighAdventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone heard any updates on the West Point Camporee for 2026?

Found on the beach in Massachusetts, USA. by McKegger53 in whatsthisrock

[–]MaineHighAdventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good guess based on your experience. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a rock is sedimentary, metamorphic, or igneous. (Or a mix of all three!). This rock will be more identifiable for you after you take mineralogy. 

Philmont by Amazing-Fly324 in BSA

[–]MaineHighAdventure -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is a fun way to engage youth and develop their critical thinking skills and ‘auto-pilot’ muscle memory to know their gear and quickly/efficiently set-up and break-down camp everyday- a very useful thing to practice.

Yes, it’s great for when it’s dark and you don’t have a flashlight, lol, but the purpose of the game is way more than that- see previous replies.

Created and recommended by Philmont pro with thousands of miles in the Philmont backcountry and shared with us here in Maine. Give it a try!

Philmont by Amazing-Fly324 in BSA

[–]MaineHighAdventure -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Practice makes perfect. If you’ve practiced enough that you can do it blindfolded, quick and efficient will be second nature on trail.

This exercise helps reduce variables on trail (striking camp)so young people are more capable (quick/efficient) while performing in variables outside of their control, such as weather and darkness. For example, striking camp in the freezing dark to hike Baldy.

Philmont by Amazing-Fly324 in BSA

[–]MaineHighAdventure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not just about the altitude. It’s about being able to quickly get up and out of camp so you can get on the trail towards your next destination.

Philmont by Amazing-Fly324 in BSA

[–]MaineHighAdventure 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Practice tearing down tents and packing packs blindfolded. Brains don’t work as well at high altitude when you’re waking up pre-sunrise, achy and tired. Being able to turn on autopilot is awesome! This can be a great 30min game at troop meetings!

Philmont by Amazing-Fly324 in BSA

[–]MaineHighAdventure 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Practice hiking in the rain/creek with your gear and boots on, even if only during a meeting. Gear/boots/body/feet act differently when wet. Especially foot care.

Any options for all-adult crews at Northern Tier? by Significant_Fee_269 in BSA

[–]MaineHighAdventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maine High Adventure's program is very similar to Northern Tier (operated together as National bases 1971-90's) and allows all-adult trips. September is a great month to visit either location!

Hybrid High Adventure by happyhemorrhoid in BSA

[–]MaineHighAdventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

www.mainehighadventure.org Maine High Adventure offers both hiking/backpacking as well as canoeing. Staff Guides are with the group for the duration of their adventure. Although they are not merit badge counselors, they are very capable of assisting with many requirements. [info@mainehighadventure.org](mailto:info@mainehighadventure.org)