Mountaineer Classic Calling Contest

September 11, 2022 | Yamagata Hall Sponsored by – NWTF Gauley River Strut Busters Chapter, Nicholas County WV REGISTER NOW Event Details Event Begins at 10am Onsite/Late Registration begins at 9amParticipants who pre-register receive 50% vehicle discount on admission to

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COVID-19: Summit Response

2022 Participant Screening and COVID-19 Protocols (06/01/22) Our Commitment As you prepare for arrival at the Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR) the following procedures have been implemented to address the current public health crisis impacting our communities. All participants will participate

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2020 Shooting Sports Training Update

The Summit Bechtel Reserve recently conducted training for their Shooting Sports Programs which included staff members from Barrels, Bows and Hunter’s Education. The training was under the direction of Ryan King, Program Manager for Shooting Sports with support from Art

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Pre-Arrival Medical Screening

Pre-Arrival Medical Screening Our Commitment As you prepare for arrival at the Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR) the following procedures have been implemented to address the current public health crisis impacting our communities. All participants will participate in this plan. Your

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Business as usual at Summit Bechtel Reserve

Since the planning stages, The Summit has been designed and laid out to host scouts. All scouts. Our facilities are tailored to host National Jamborees, HIgh Adventure, Scout Camp program and this year a World Scout Jamboree.   Since our

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Summit Visits CMI

On Wednesday February 6th the Summit was invited to visit the CMI (Colorado Mountain Industries) factory in Franklin, WV for a tour and to discuss the development of climbing and zip line gear. This company manufactures a variety of rescue and climbing

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2019 High Adventure Planning Guides

All of our High Adventure Planning Guides for 2019 have been updated and can be found at: https://www.summitbsa.org/programs/national-high-adventure-base/high-adventure-overview/ or here 2019 Council & Unit Planning Guide 2019 New River Trek Planning Guide 2019 Polaris ATV Trek Planning Guide 2019 Bikepacking Planning

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Welcome Thom Merkle

All, Please join us in welcoming Thom Merkle to The Summit Team as the Wheeled Sports Program Manager. A little about Thom: Thom is a northern Minnesota native who has lived in the New River Gorge area for the last 12

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Midland Trail Football team visits Summit Bechtel Reserve

  The Midland Trail High School Football Team recently visited Summit Bechtel Reserve for a day of “exploration, education and excitement”. The local team from Fayette County often participate in weekend outings to promote and foster team camaraderie among players.

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