High adventure is a type of outdoor experience.^[1] It typically is meant to include activities like backpacking, hiking, kayaking or canoeing. It may also include mountaineering, rock climbing, mountain biking, orienteering, hang gliding, paragliding and hot air ballooning.^[2]

High adventure in Scouting

Scout leaders may offer traditional canoeing or backpacking high-adventure programs, but high adventure often transcends typical Scouting activities. High adventure activities may include:

High adventure bases

• Summit Bechtel Reserve
• Florida Sea Base
• Northern Tier
• Philmont Scout Ranch