Montana BSA Ultralight Backpacking High Adventure Treks!

How To Register

Use the REGISTER button above to hold your spot, and pay (credit card) for your course.

If you would like to register without paying, please download the preregistration form here (PDF | DOC) and follow the instructions. Payment in full will be due by May 1.

Trek Overview

This trek is offered by MONTANA COUNCIL, B.S.A.

This trek provides education to Scouts about the latest advances in lightweight backpacking gear and techniques, including packing systems, sleep systems, cooking systems, clothing systems, shelter systems, and more, and is tailored to the dynamics of Boy Scout High Adventure Crews and Scout Troops.

The purpose of this course is to train Scouts in the following:

• The equipment, skills, and philosophy of ultralight backpacking
• Safety protocols for ultralight wilderness trekking
• Teaching and demonstration methods for ultralight skills
• Incorporating ultralight backpacking into the Patrol Method
• Ultralight backpacking's relationship to the Scout Oath, Law, and Motto

Course Logistics

Please Download the Welcome Packet for complete info about this trek.

Schedule: This trek starts with a morning classroom session in the comfort of our remote mountain retreat center. Then, you and your crew embark on a 6-day, 5-night journey so you can practice and learn new skills in a backcountry environment. We'll end your trek back at our retreat center with a short debrief.

Key Info

• Duration: 7 days
• Intended Audience: BSA Scouts
• Dates and Locations:
• REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR SESSION 1. Session 1: Jun 27-July 3, 2010 (Continental Divide Trail, Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, Camp Arcola, near Butte, MT)
• Session 2: July 15-22, 2010 (Chinese Wall Corridor, Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana High Adventure Base, near Great Falls, MT)