Chilkoot High Adventure Base

Welcome to Chilkoot High Adventure Base

Guided by professionals. Built for growth

High-Adventure Expeditions for Scouts in Southeast Alaska

Custom, guide-led expeditions for units of all skill levels.

Welcome to Haines and the Chilkoot High Adventure Base, your launch point for true Alaska high adventure. Surrounded by steep fjords and snow-capped peaks, we build custom, guide-led expeditions that match your unit’s goals and experience. Whether you are new to the backcountry or aiming for bigger objectives, our programs help Scouts grow skills, confidence, and teamwork while exploring one of North America’s most spectacular landscapes.

Our Course Offerings:

HAINES, ALASKA is the starting and finishing place for the Chilkoot High Adventure trips. Haines is a small community located along the fjords at the top of the Inside Passage. The natural beauty and wilderness access found here are responsible for Haines’ reputation as THE center for wilderness adventure in Alaska. The Boy Scouts of America works closely with the International Wilderness Leadership School (IWLS) to offer expert technical instruction, outdoor leadership training and world class wilderness experiences to scouts around the country.
This unique scout camp gives scouts the opportunity for wilderness exploration, adventurous activities and outdoor leadership training under the tutelage of outdoor professionals.

Multiple options to fit your schedule

7-Day Itinerary

Back-to-back adventures to maximize your time in the backcountry

10-Day Itinerary

More time to explore the town of Haines and add more activities to your experience

LEADERS

Chilkoot High Adventure Base instructors are world-class outdoor leaders who bring unmatched skill, passion, and experience to every expedition. Our team has guided across Alaska and around the globe—Utah, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, India, Bhutan, Pakistan, China, Russia, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Antarctica, and Mexico.

More than instructors, they are mentors who inspire confidence, build skills, and create unforgettable wilderness experiences. Their expertise and dedication ensure every scout’s adventure isn’t just memorable—it’s transformative.

Questions?

Please feel free to call or email us for course details, availability or if you have any questions.

Ready to plan your Alaska Adventure?