As a part of our series highlighting council high adventure programs, we will be featuring Lenhok’sin High Adventure in this edition. Lenhok’sin High Adventure is a part of the National Capitol Area Council in Virginia.

The Lenhok’sin High Adventure offers an awesome backcountry experiences based out of Goshen Scout Reservation.

• The base has five high adventure options for backpacking, climbing, whitewater, kayaking and rock and river adventures.

o Trail Trek

 5-day, 4-night backcountry adventure

 Specially designed itineraries based on interest of the crew and abilities

 Staffed outposts or other activities along the trail

 Participants should have backpacking experience

 Crew size is 6-12 people

o Canoe Trek

 5 day, 4-night backcountry adventure

 61-mile trek on the James River

 Navigate over 100 Class 1 rapids, 20 challenging Class II rapids and the infamous Balcony Falls Rapid

 Fishing is available

 Optional river clean-up to complete the service project for the 50-miler award

 Passed the BSA swim test

 Group size is 8-12 individuals

o Outposts and Activities

 Aquatics – stand up paddle boards or kayak around Lake Merriweather

 Caving

 COPE High Elements

 Foxfire – 1900’s Appalacian blacksmithing forge where you can create items

 Mountain man area shooting black powder rifles, tomahawk throwing, and learn about trade and fur trappers

 Primitive experiences

 Woods edge featuring archer, dagger throwing, and survivalist skills in a medieval homestead

o Special Programs for individuals or a small group

 Provisional Trail Trek

 Provisional River Trek

Requirements

• Youth must be 13-years old by September 1 of the year before

• One or more crew member must have Wilderness First Aid and CPR.

• Canoe trek must have one adult with other water activity related training

If this sounds like a cool opportunity, head over to gotogoshen.org and search for LenHokSin High Adventure for more information. There is a lot more info on their site.

If you want more information on all kinds of high adventure options, head over to HighAdventureScouting.com.