High Adventure (Philmont / Sea Base / Northern Tier / Summit Bechtel)

NORTHERN TIER HIGH ADVENTURE - 2022

Northern Tier is the Boy Scouts of America’s gateway to adventure in the Great Northwoods. In the summer, Scouts from Northern Tier’s three wilderness canoe bases explore millions of acres of pristine lakes, meandering rivers, dense forests and wetlands in Northern Minnesota, Northwest Ontario and Northeast Manitoba.

Troop 12 leadership has chosen to pursue a high adventure trip to Northern Tier.

If you are interested in going to Northern Tier, please contract Mr. Harman. 



PHILMONT - 2019

Troop 12 has been awarded 2 crews for Philmont treks in 2019.  Trek dates are June 25 2019 through July 7 2019.  Expected departure date is June 22 and expected return date is July 7.

If you are interested in going to Philmont, please contract Mr. Harman. 

The very first scout/parent meeting is being held as follows:

    Monday, January 15
    7:00 - 8:00 PM
    Asbury Church

    Bring $100 per person deposit



SEA BASE - 2017

We won theopportunity to have (3) crews going to the Coral Reef Sailing Adventure June 2017.  The age requirement is as of the summer of 2017, or 13 and completed 8th grade.

We will need to confirm by next Monday everyone who is interestedin attending, plus we need to collect the initial $ 100.00 deposit needed tosecure our trip.  This is super important because we can lose ourreservation if we don't make our deposit on time! Please bring your depositwith you or use your scout account at next Monday's meeting.

At the initial meeting heldon February 8th wevoted and decided to do the 6-8 crew Sailing adventure with (3) crews lastevening with the Bahamas adventure as our second choice.  We are lookingto go the last weekend in June. This trip leaves daily which gives us a lot offlexibility in planning. The first deposit of $100 is due 3/1.  Here isthe tentative list of who is attending: if your name is missing or you were notable to attend last night, please let us know immediately as we need toregister the week of February 8th.

Scouts: Dan, Kyle, Ethan, Alex, Gabe, James, Tyler, Rahul, Sahil, Colin K, Teja,Brian, Tommy, Matt.

Leaders/adults: Bill, Mark, Laura, Mike D, Lanethea, AJ, Kristen, Max, Zack, Spenser.



PHILMONT - 2014

Troop 12 of the Minsi Trails Council has been awarded a reservation in 2014 at the Philmont Scout Ranch.

SCHEDULE

The Day 1 - 12 dates are firm commitments from Philmont. All travel To/Home dates are tentative and up to the discretion of the crews.

 July 20, 2014 Travel to Philmont
 July 21, 2014 Day 1 - Base Camp
 July 22, 2014 Day 2 - Hit the Trail
 August 1, 2014 Day 12 - Return to Base Camp
 August 2, 2014 Travel Home


TREK INFORMATION

 CREW #1
 Expedition # 
 Trek # 
 Unit # 12


 CREW #2
 Expedition # 
 Trek # 
 Unit # 12


TROOP 12 CREW INFORMATION

Those interested in being a member of a Troop 12 crew for Philmont 2014 - see Mr. Harman.

PHILMONT INFORMATION

PHILMONT - 2011

Unfortunately, Troop 12 is on the Philmont waiting list for a trek in 2011. We will be puting in for a trek in 2012 - keep you backpacks crossed.

If you are interested in going to Philmont in 2011, there may be council or other troops that have crew openings. Please see your scoutmaster for more details.


PHILMONT - 2010

Unfortunately - the Philmont 2010 trek has been cancelled. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we were no longer able to meet the minimum crew number required by Philmont.


PHILMONT 2007

Troop 12 2007 - PHILMONT - ROMEO BOYS

Some of the pictures from the Troop 12 Philmont crew. The crew was expedition number 802-R following a very tough 90 mile trek over Mount Philips and the Tooth Of Time. Starting elevation was 6600 feet above sea level reaching a height of 11,759 feet - IN FULL PACK!!

2007 Romeo Boys

Lovers Leap
Lookout Peak - 10,000 Feet
Summit of Mt. Phillips - 11,739 Feet
Tooth of Time - 9000 Feet
End of Victory Road




PHILMONT - 2005

Troop 12 did send a crew to Philmont in 2005. Just ask Mr. Kramer about his special boot waterproofing techniques.