Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base provides outdoor experiences and challenges—such as zip-lining, rock climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting—that are not offered by any other BSA high-adventure base. With the permission of the National Park Service, the BSA has implemented high-adventure experiences and treks—bikepacking, whitewater rafting, and Polaris ATV—trailheading from the base along 53 miles of the New River.
Read more about the philanthropist who made this venue come alive at the Summit Bechtel Reserve: Paul R. and Muffy Christen
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.
