Elkhorn High Adventure Base
at BDSR
EHAB! The Elkhorn High Adventure Base
The Elkhorn High Adventure Base provides a 5-day, 4-night backpacking adventure in the backcountry of Roosevelt National Forest and Rawah Wilderness with additional activities like natural rock climbing, repelling, & black powder shooting. Scouts typically hike between 5-10 miles a day and complete a 30 to 50-mile backpacking trek. Along the journey, you will encounter a variety of wildlife that often includes elk, deer, big horn sheep, coyotes, and moose. You will learn about the local ecology, view the stars with almost no light pollution, view scenic mountain vistas, wade in the mountain streams, and fully experience Colorado’s backcountry wilderness.
The Elkhorn High Adventure Base sits at 7,200ft and is a separate camp located on the Ben Delatour Scout Ranch property. The Base is located on the right side of County Road 68C. This is about a mile away from the Scout Camp.
2026 Dates
Week 4: July 5-11
Week 5: July 12-18
Cost
Early Bird $575
(Paid by April 15th)
Regular $600
Group Sizes:
8-11 Individuals, including both youth and adults.
Leaders Guide
Camp Map
Google Map
THE EHAB ADVENTURES!
The Elkhorn High Adventure Base offers two backpacking adventures: Elkhorn Trek & Elkhorn 50-miler.
BOTH ADVENTURES INCLUDE:
- High-alpine backpacking in areas above the tree line with alpine lakes, amazing views, and animal watching.
- The exact area of your trek will be determined upon arrival based on a variety of factors which include snowpack, permits, elevation, and participant health.
- Mountainous backcountry experience in a wilderness area with lightly used trails, no campsites or other people.
- Scouts will learn about the local ecology, experience mountain vistas, and wade in the streams and rivers.
- Fishing is allowed with your own gear and fishing license. Fishing is ok in camp, but not good on the treks.
- Whitewater Rafting is an option on Monday. Units must pay for and set this up on their own with a local vendor.
ELKHORN TREK
- This is a 5-day, 4-night backpacking trek and is our most popular trek.
- The trek is strenuous difficulty with elevation beginning at 6,400 ft and rising to 13,000 ft.
Schedule
- Sunday – Arrive at Camp / Dinner at dining hall at BDSR / Shakedown and campfire program
- Monday – Acclimation overnighter at Ashley’s Grange with evening rock climbing.
- Tuesday – Return to basecamp to resupply / Travel to trailhead to begin your trek.
- Thursday – Return to basecamp Thursday night.
- Friday – Activities include Rappelling / Black Powder Shooting / Steak Dinner & Closing Program
- Saturday – Depart from Camp.
ELKHORN 50-MILER
- This is a 5-day, 4-night backpacking trek that includes traveling over 50 miles.
- The trek is very strenuous difficulty with significant miles traveled each day at elevations beginning at 6,400 ft and rising to 13,000 ft.
- Participants will earn Scouting’s 50-miler Award.
Schedule
- Sunday – Arrive at Camp / Dinner at dining hall at BDSR / Shakedown and campfire program
- Monday – Travel to trailhead to begin your trek.
- Friday – Return to basecamp / Afternoon activities based on arrival time / Steak Dinner & Closing Program
- Saturday – Depart from Camp.
