High Adventure Scouting

02/13/2026

For those looking for a seabase slot this summer, I know a local troop that has an adult and youth slots available. Please pass along to your contacts.

07/09/2025

Philmont Trek Talk monthly Q&A happens at 8pm CST. Be there!

Live Q&A to help you prep for a great Philmont trek. - Timely advice for '25 crews- Audience questions- Updates that we have gotten from the RanchFB group h...

07/09/2025

Other people: “They’re not old enough for high adventure.” “You might want to keep good watch on that crew.” “They’re not mentally or physically mature enough.”

Troop 106: “Watch us!”

A BIG congratulations to the Scouts from the Sam Houston Area Council, Scouting America, for being the first ever “all 13-year old” crew to conquer the swamp! Great job, y’all!

07/09/2025

Crew 1 from Natural State Council, Scouting America enjoying some fun on our Ninja Warrior course! With comments like "My favorite day! Very, very fun!!" this activity is an excellent individual and team efforts.

Thank you for coming to ZBASE Crew 1. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

07/29/2024

There is a new High Adventure base out there on the old footprint of Camp Steiner in Utah. Sunrock High Adventure Base will have full operations in 2025. Check out the initial information on he base. Looks like a great area for a Scout adventure.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559237579889

https://thesunrockfoundation.org/

At Sunrock High Adventure Base, our mission is to provide unparalleled high adventure experiences in the high country of the Uinta mountains that inspire youth and families to explore the great outdoors, challenge their limits, and create lasting memories

07/04/2024

So sad to see this announcement. Scott Thiessen was a great person. He was a great supporter of Scouting and Zink High Adventure Base. He was also one of the initial supporters of the High Adventure Scouting podcast and appeared several times. My troop did an adventure at Z-Base in 2021 and had a blast. Until we meet again Scott.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Scott Thiessen, our Director of Support Services.

Scott began his role with the Indian Nations Council in 2014, brought in to assist in the development and build-out of the Zink High Adventure Base and its programs. He started his career in the W.D. Boyce Council and also worked in the Mississippi Valley Council.

Scott was an Eagle Scout and a passionate outdoorsman, chasing 14ers and enjoyed long distance running.

There will be an informal come and go Celebration of Life held at the Indian Nations Council Office (4295 S. Garnett Road, Tulsa) on Friday, July 12th from 3 - 5 PM.

Please keep Scott's family in your thoughts and prayers.