Scout Troops
Scout Troop Experiences
Your Scout troop summer adventures won’t be complete without a whitewater trip down one of Colorado’s iconic rivers. Immerse yourself in the wilderness at our Buena Vista outpost in the Arkansas River Valley, explore the rugged area near Kremmling, Colorado, or visit our Idaho Springs outpost for a convenient trip close to Denver.
Explore Scout Troops Adventures
Whether you only have a couple days or a couple weeks, we have an option that is right for your troop. Choose from one of our packages or let our adventure specialists help you create a custom package to fit your unique scout group.
Granite, Colorado Via Ferrata
For those looking for the ultimate thrill, our Granite Via Ferrata located at our Buena Vista outpost provides a unique climbing experience rewarded with incredible views [...]
Mount Blue Sky, Colorado Via Ferrata
Get your heart up on one of our most daring adventure trips! On our Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata course, you will traverse the [...]
Why our activities are perfect for your Scout Troops
Explore Colorado
With an AVA adventure, your scout group will learn new skills and put into practice the lessons they have already learned. Our three locations in Colorado and rafting throughout the state offer the chance for your scout group to be immersed in the wilderness; this is the perfect setting to discuss wilderness survival, first aid, preservation, campfire building, and more as your troop builds memories.
Opportunities for learning on an AVA guided adventure:
- Rock climbing skills: belaying, rappelling, knot tying
- Whitewater rafting technique
- Fishing/ fly fishing
- Camping
- Wilderness survival
BEST SCOUT ADVENTURES
One of the favorite Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troop adventures is our 24 Hours in Browns Canyon overnight rafting trip, which combines camping with whitewater rafting to put knowledge of the outdoors into practice. Our overnight trips through Browns Canyon can be the perfect way for your Boy Scout or Girl Scout group to learn more about the natural world around them.
HEAD TO BUENA VISTA, CO
Let AVA’s Buena Vista Outpost be your base camp as you and your scout troop immerse yourselves in the serenity of the pristine wilderness, 14,000 foot mountains, amazing hiking trails, and sweeping vistas.
We can also make it easy for you by providing bunk houses and meals in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley. Not only will you be in the perfect location for whitewater, climbing, hiking, fishing, and more; we’ll provide your rafting gear and climbing gear. Plus, we’ll be happy to assist in planning hikes and fishing excursions!
Explore the AVA Landscape
Find us across Colorado! Use our handy map to determine the activities convenient to your destination.
Granite, Colorado Via Ferrata
For those looking for the ultimate thrill, our Granite Via Ferrata located at our Buena Vista outpost provides a unique climbing experience rewarded with incredible views of the Arkansas River, Mosquito Range, and the Sawatch Range. Built at the base of the 14,000+ foot remarkable Collegiate Peaks, this exhilarating venture is an even more intense and thrilling version of rock climbing.
Mount Blue Sky, Colorado Via Ferrata
Get your heart up on one of our most daring adventure trips! On our Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata course, you will traverse the cliffside in this unique assisted climbing experience, with views of the Rockies and the town of Idaho Springs present the entire way.