“Old longings nomadic leap,
Chafing at custom's chain;
Again from its brumal sleep
Wakens the ferine strain.”*

so began Jack London's classic story The Call of The Wild - a tale of beckoning high adventure to the wild.

Thought much has changed since London's time, the call of the wild - the call to high adventure - has remained ever strong.

Scouting's High Adventure Bases provide Scouts, as well as Scouters, the opportunity to experience the Adventure of a Lifetime with its many and varied programs:

Each year, Otetiana Council organizes a Council Contingent to Philmont Scout Ranch. The Contingent is made up of crews that trek acoss Philmont's incredible backcountry. It is open to area Scouts, Scouters and interested qualified adults. For more information please Click»