Can Artificial Climbing Walls Get You Ready For The Real Thing? [Video]
Kevin O'Keefe November 5, 2012
Check out how Elaina, who shows off some sweet moves in the New River Gorge, successfully took her climbing skills from plastic to the cliff.
Check out how Elaina, who shows off some sweet moves in the New River Gorge, successfully took her climbing skills from plastic to the cliff.
Luis, 16, and Jaymes, 15, two Scouts who participated in the trip, were brand new to all these high-adventure sports. But it didn’t take them long to warm up to the action-packed activities.
…keep an eye on the Summit website for a full explanation of the 2014 program schedule and a chance to be among the first to register your unit for the Summit’s 2014 high-adventure programs.
Watch this video of feedback on the rock climbing at the Summit Shakedown. Want to try climbing at the national jamboree? This is just a sample!
While I’ve only been a resident for six months, I often get asked what it’s like to live in West Virginia. Simply stated, “It’s awesome!” I didn’t know much about West Virginia when I moved here to become the Summit
Here are just 9 of the many faces documented at the Summit Shakedown — all based on the highly common smile.
At the Summit Shakedown, Scouts and Venturers are all getting a taste of adventure — the Summit’s activities offer something for every level of ability.
“I cannot [place a value on the] countless lessons and opportunities that Venturing has brought to me.” – Readenour
Since climbing is a fun, yet somewhat risky activity with much to learn in order to keep everyone safe, these Scouts completed the training in just under 18 long hours of both vigorous studying of the Climb On Safely rules and hands-on training on their tower.
This question keeps popping up, mostly from past jamboree participants and staff. The short answer is “Yes.”
Summit Director Dan McCarthy fills you in on the details of canopy tours and zip lines you’ll find at the jamboree — an just exactly what that means.
The national jamboree is a “rite of passage” that all Scouts and Venturers should experience as they progress to the apex of leadership and character.
Progress on jamboree activity facilities is exploding. Here are the latest details on how much, how many and how far for figuring your jamboree fun factor.
I didn’t know much about mountain biking when I first arrived at the Summit. I soon realized I’d better study up when it became clear this would be one of the defining challenge events on the site. It turns out,
Whitewater rafting is the most fun you can possibly have while sopping wet.
We all know that.
But, have you wondered: What age do you have to be to go rafting?