Now that Philmont has closed for summer 2018, and if nothing less than “Scouting Pardise” will do, consider:
Transfering your registration to a 2019 NCAC trek. Slots are available on three trip dates – P624, 708 or P715. Go here for an application:
https://www.ncacbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/HAC_2019_philmont_provo_application.pdf
Local High Adventure Bases – CO Vicinity:
There are several Council-run High Adventure Bases in CO. Availability may be limited. Benefit for NCAC crews is the DEN plane ticket you already have with your name on it.
Elkhorn (Longs Peak Council) High Adventure Base
https://longspeakbsa.org/programs/camps-camping/elkhorn-high-adventure-base/
Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base
Tahosa High Adventure Base
12-day program created for displaced Philmont crews 5-day backpacking trek, day trips for white water rafting, peak summiting, rock climbing. Availablity is extemely limited.
http://www.denverboyscouts.org/camp/boy-scout-adventures/camp-tahosa/alpine-adventure-trek/44271
SOAR Adventure Camp, Western Colorado Council, Gypsum CO
Program for displaced Philmont crews include 3- and 4-day treks, day hikes with summits to 14,000’+, shooting sports, rappelling, and an offsite ropes/zipline course
http://bsasoar.com/project/adventure/
Contact Drew Bair, Camp Director at Andrew.Bair@scouting.org, 970-948-7780
Modifications to destinations often require price changes in airfare or ground transportation/tours.
Since it is way late in the “season” schedule, any cost differences must be paid in full immediately (i.e., no payment schedule).
Western High Adventure Bases – Outside CO:
Yellowstone High Adventure Outpost, Camp Buffalo Bill, Casper WY
Many good reviews of this base near Yellowstone Nat’l Park. Prep and supplies same. Trek is shorter (5 days) but can extend by touring Y’stone for a few days.
http://www.campbuffalobill.com/camp-usage/yellowstone-high-adventure-outpost/
Teton High Adventure Base, Great Salt Lake Council, Salt Lake City UT
https://www.saltlakescouts.org/teton/
Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch, Midland TX
http://buffalotrailbsa.org/btsr/high-adventure/
Other Choices – Midwest & East Coast:
Northern Tier
An excellent alternative with some limited availability; see their website message appealing to misplaced Philmont campers
http://www.ntier.org/Reservations.aspx
Troop 1131, Patriot District has up to 4 openings for an Ely trek at NT from July 15-29. $1500, not including airfare to Ely.
Contact: Dan Peck, dan@junyu.org, 571-358-4389
Adirondacks High Adventure Base
https://www.ncacbsa.org/adirondack-bsa-high-adventure-programs/
Maine High Adventure Base, Katahdin Area Council, Bangor ME
A former Nat’l HAB, Maine offers canoeing, backpacking the 100 Mile Wilderness, and climbing the infamous Mt. Katahdin.
MHA can absorb ~a dozen additional crews this summer. Contact director Art Morgan at 207-949-5260.
http://www.mainehighadventure.org/
Lenhok’sin High Adventure, National Capital Area Council, Goshen VA
An outstanding trek camp where crews design their own backpacking and river adventure program. Located at Goshem Scout Reservation in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
https://www.gotogoshen.org/camps-programs/lenhoksin-high-adventure/
Summit National High Adventure Base, Glen Jean WV
The Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base offers BMX, skateboarding, mountain biking, zip lines, canopy tours, challenge courses, climbing, shooting sports and more.
http://www.summitbsa.org/programs/national-high-adventure-base/high-adventure-overview/
Contact: David Kopsa, Director, Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base, W: 304.465.2800, C 304-640-6751, David.Kopsa@Scouting.org