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Advanced Backpacking 2026
Date/Time
Registration Begins
5/14/2026
Last Day To Register
6/15/2026 9:00 PM
Age Requirement
Birthdate cannot be after 6/20/2012
Location
Crabtree Trailhead
Pinecrest, CA, US
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Saturday & Sunday, June 20th-21th, 2026

 

When: Saturday June 20th (7am) thru Sunday June 21th (approx 2pm), 2026.

Where: Crabtree Trailhead

Who: Adult leaders, BSA Scouts (14 years old or 13 with completion of 8th grade, & 1st class or above). BSA Scouts must be accompanied by a specified adult leader at a ratio of 1 adult for every 3 BSA Scouts. Please see the Greater Yosemite Council High Adventure Team Code of Conduct" for clarification.

Cost: $40.00 ($45.00 after June 13th, 2026).

Numbers: Class size is limited to 12 individuals.

Includes: Dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Participants need to supply their own snacks and lunch. Wilderness permit provided.

Bring: Backpack - fully loaded. You are going on a weekend backpacking trip. Certificate of online training for trek safely/weather/youth protection.

Payment: Payment can be made online at the time of registration or to avoid the convenience fee you may walk in, mail or call in your payment to the council office.

 

Click here to download informational flyer!

Click here for High Adventure Team Code of Conduct

 

The course objective is to practice what you learned in the Basic Backpacking Awareness course. Develop back country competency and proficiency among Scout Leaders and older Scouts for leading treks. The emphasis is on developing an awareness of backpacking and wilderness skills so that wilderness travel can be conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. The training is designed for all registered Scouts

 

To receive a High Adventure Blue Card, you must show current proof of:

  • Current registered BSA Scouter
  • Safeguarding Youth Training
  • Hazardous Weather Training

 

Registrant Ratio of 1 adult for every three youth must be met.

Pre-requisite: Must have attended Basic Backpacking.

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Cost
$40.00 per Crew
$40.00 per Scouts BSA
$40.00 per Venturing
Late fee
After 6/13/2026 a fee of $5.00 will apply to all Crew Registrants.
After 6/13/2026 a fee of $5.00 will apply to all Scouts BSA Registrants.
After 6/13/2026 a fee of $5.00 will apply to all Venturing Registrants.