Friday, April 25, 2008

2009 Double H High Adventure

Scouters everywhere,

We have 12 openings left for the 2009 Double H High Adventure council contengent!!!!!!!

If you are looking for more excitement and a true challenge this is for you. Webelos 2 dens, Boy Scout troops and Venture Crews can sign up today or find out more information by calling the Winnebago Council Service Center and talking to Ann Pfundstein ext. 213.

Started in the summer of 2004, the Double H High Adventure Base is Philmont Scout Ranch's newest program. Located on the Torstenson Wildlife Center in Datil , New Mexico , the Double H is over 100,000 acres of rugged wilderness.

Seven-day backpacking programs give crews the freedom to hike without trails. A Wilderness Guide (Double H staff member) accompanies the crew for the entire trek. Programs provided at the Martin (backcountry) Camp and the Wilderness Guide include geocaching, GPS navigation skills, challenge/team building events, black powder shooting, archery, astronomy, conservation projects, search & rescue, and more.