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Action Addiction

The Summit — and Scouting — is all about high adventure. If you can’t get enough of the outdoors and action sports, read on.

As Pumped As Tires — Cranking Up Mountain Bike Excitement

As Pumped As Tires — Cranking Up Mountain Bike Excitement

Spring fever is setting in here in the New River Gorge, and that means it’s time to get the chain oiled up on the bikes.

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Want To Fly At The Summit?

Want To Fly At The Summit?

You’ve heard about Mayhem Mountain, and how you can catch some big air at the Summit’s high-adventure basecamp for BMX and skateboarding. But just in case that isn’t your style, there is another way you can fly at the 2013 jamboree.

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Northern Tier, By The Numbers [Infographic]

Northern Tier, By The Numbers [Infographic]

Located in northern Minnesota and in Canada, Northern Tier is your adventure headquarters of the north.

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Your New High Adventure Home, The Summit Bechtel Reserve [Infographic]

Your New High Adventure Home, The Summit Bechtel Reserve [Infographic]

In 2013, your new jamboree home and the BSA’s 4th High Adventure Base, the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, will open for business.

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Venturing At Its Best! [Slideshow]

Venturing At Its Best! [Slideshow]

Check out images from the 38th Annual Fall Fun Rally in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Tree To Tree Is Growing

Tree To Tree Is Growing

Project COPE (Challenging Personal Outdoor Experience) has been a favorite in Scouting at summer camps, and for troops and crews that want a little excitement when it comes to a day in the woods.

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Premier Look — Mountain Biking At The Summit [Video]

Premier Look — Mountain Biking At The Summit [Video]

Check out this debut video of the mountain biking experience on Adventure Mountain at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.

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Is “SCOUTStrong” Stronger Than Regular-Plain-Old “Strong”?

Is “SCOUTStrong” Stronger Than Regular-Plain-Old “Strong”?

The SCOUTStrong Presidential Active Lifestyle Award Challenge is a program designed to get Scouts and Scouters up and moving.

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Do You Know What SUP Means?

Do You Know What SUP Means?

In the world of water sports, one stands above the rest — literally. The sport is known as stand up paddleboarding (SUP for short).

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