The Summit has taken the best of rock climbing in the New River Gorge in West Virginia and, with the help of Eldorado Climbing Walls, brought it onsite to create a climbing haven. Introductory climbs? You bet. Challenging climbs? Got ’em.
Construction at the Summit continues full steam ahead. Seriously. Check out what’s going on at The Rocks, the Summit’s climbing area. Eldorado Climbing Walls’ ingenuity drops the look and feel of New River Gorge rock right into the Summit. The
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.
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!
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.
What we have done is work with the local rafting companies to provide an exceptional value for those that will participate in the white water rafting experience during the Jamboree.
The Summit has big plans for big rocks. And by this, we are talking about the activity area for climbing, which will allow you to boulder, top-rope climb and/or rappel when you visit for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
Are you excited for the Summit? Because, you know, it’s not that far away! Read more for some high adventure facts.
In the 3rd and final part of Adventures In Service: New River Rendezvous, members of Venturing Crew 5.14 were rewarded with some top-roping out at the Meadow River. While enjoying the new rocks, the group learned more about lead climbing
Crew 5.14 put down the tools and picked up the gear in the second installment of Adventures in Service. With their new appreciation for the New River Gorge sandstone, Venturers climbed some of the rock they helped to re-equip earlier
Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a training, Scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in Scouting America and anyone who loves the outdoors. The Summit Bechtel Reserve is also home to the National Scout Jamboree and the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base.
The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
