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Rugged exploration is a tradition in West Virginia, making ATVs vital for work and recreation. This course combines the thrill of exploration with safe ATV operation, requiring skill and stamina. Participants will learn basic mechanics, navigate diverse terrain, and tackle obstacles over 60+ miles of trails, featuring easy to intermediate challenges, technical features, and natural landmarks. Join us for an unforgettable ATV adventure through the Summit Bechtel Reserve’s backwoods terrain.
ATV
Exploration
STEM Education
Zip Lines
Canopy tours
Hunter’s education
Climbing
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In order to develop character, citizenship, and personal fitness, young people need the opportunity to push past their comfort zones in real world settings that help them understand who they are and envision who they can become. High adventure programs provide crucial experiences that help young people clarify their values, goals and vision for the future.
| AM | PM | |
| Day 1 | – | Arrival & Dinner |
| Day 2 | ASI Course | Rider Skills Course |
| Day 3 | Trail Ride – Beginner rider | Trail Ride + Zip* |
| Day 4 | Trail Ride – Intermediate rider | Trail Ride |
| Day 5 | Trail Ride – Skilled rider | Trail Ride |
| Day 6 | Final Ride + ATV cleaning | Water Activity |
| Day 7 | Depart |
*Zip may happen on different day depending on trek number
Rugged exploration has long been a deeply entrenched tradition in West Virginia and from that, the ATV has developed as an important West Virginia tool for both work and recreation. While ATVs may seem like a simple vehicle to operate, they require significant skill and stamina to operate safely. This course brings back that feeling of rugged exploration while teaching you to safely drive an ATV through the wilderness.
On top of safe operation, you will also learn basic mechanic skills to keep your ATV running on the trail and get hands-on practice with techniques to get through various terrain and conquering obstacles. This is 50+ miles of ATV travel from one beautiful location to the next all while stopping at vistas, natural landmarks and teachable moments. Trails will generally be easy to intermediate in difficulty and include a mixture of technical features, wide open sections and lots of mud. We invite you to come enjoy an ATV experience through the back-woods terrain of the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
2025 Pricing
$17,000/Group of 10
By Crew
Summer
14 years +
7 days
There are 2 types of ATVs with weight and age limits specified by the manufacturer
Phoenix 200 ATV (Ages 14+) max body weight = 215 lbs.
450 Sportsman (Ages 16+) max body weight = 295 lbs.
No prior ATV experience is required. We only ask for your readiness to get dirty and to challenge yourself. ATV trail riding requires a lot of body movement and is more physically demanding than new riders expect.
Prior to arrival, complete ASI (ATV Safety Institute) E-course www.atvsafety.org/atv-ecourse
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July 26 – August 1
July 27 – August 2
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The Summit High Adventure Experiences registration release is the January of the year prior. For example, summer 2025 registration opened January 2024. There are still openings for summer 2024 and 2025.
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This guide is designed to help unit and council contingents plan a successful trip to the Summit. It is important that each adult leader accompanying the unit to the Summit Experience become familiar with every aspect of the trip and to share this information with participants and their parents/guardians.
The Summit is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our participants. Activities at the Summit require a certain level of fitness, and some can be very physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. The programs can include mountain biking, BMX biking, skateboarding, rock climbing, zip lines, challenge courses, shooting, archery, whitewater rafting, and kayaking. Depending on the program(s) you select, you will need to arrive at the Summit physically prepared to participate in those activities. The average walk is 5–7 miles a day on uneven terrain with significant changes in elevation. The heat index often reaches almost 100 degrees in the summer. Be prepared!
All youth and adult participants must undergo a medical evaluation by a licensed healthcare provider within twelve months prior to their Summit program.
IMPORTANT: Failure to properly review all information on the Summit AHMR and Risk Advisory could result in your denial of participation upon arrival at the Summit.
In addition to the planning guides, we also offer several Webinars that are a great way to find out more information and ask questions. Information on when webinars will be made available once scheduling details are finalized.
While onsite at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, you’ll be able to stay connected with complimentary wifi available to all guests. Additionally, the Summit site has cell towers for several major carriers, which allows the majority of our guests to have great cell coverage.
The primary phone number for the Summit Bechtel Reserve is 304-465-2800. This phone number is typically answered between Monday and Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
The Summit Bechtel Reserve operates a twenty-four-hour hotline number, at 304-465-2900. All calls to or for participants are routed from this number, and parents/guardians or unit leaders attempting contact should be prepared to provide the name and expedition number of the individual whom they are trying to reach.
Johnny Tracy – Johnny.Tracy@scouting.org
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No, these requirements are set by the manufacturer and safety policy and cannot be exempted.
Campsites change almost every night. All sites have 10×12 wall tent with cots provided and you share with your crew.
The whole crew must go through the ASI course together. It is great practice for you to do it again!
Trail riding requires physical conditioning. Leg and stamina training are recommended.
Our awesome staff will transport your gear between campsites. You are only required to wear a daypack.
Machine selection is based strictly from body weight and size. 450s are typically only offered to anyone over 215lbs. This is for your safety to control the center of gravity while you ride.
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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.
