Northern Tier - Bryan on Scouting

Eagle Scout, Navy veteran completes back-to-back treks at Philmont, Northern Tier

September 27, 2019 12

At a committee meeting, someone joked that it would be possible to finish the troop’s Philmont trek, hop on a plane, and head to Northern Tier.

How to connect with fellow alumni from Sea Base, SBR, Northern Tier or Philmont

September 18, 2019 0

Join the Sea Base, Philmont, Northern Tier or Summit Bechtel Reserve alumni association to connect with others who share your passion for high adventure.

Get your Scouts out of town and look up for awe-inspiring views

November 2, 2018 3

Instill a love for astronomy by taking your Scouts to these “dark sky” places where they can see the Milky Way and more.

2019-2020 preview: Northern Tier National High Adventure Program

October 29, 2018 4

Paddle away from the stresses of life at the Northern Tier National High Adventure Program, a chance to explore the waters of Minnesota and Canada.

Northern Tier crews have become ‘rock star data collectors’ to protect Boundary Waters

October 2, 2018 4

A little-known program at Northern Tier has significant impact on studying lake pollution in one of the country’s most popular wilderness areas.

Scouts, Venturers can submit Out of Eden Walk essays for shot at trip of a lifetime

September 17, 2018 0

Two worthy winners — from SBR, Northern Tier and Philmont — will be selected to join National Geographic Fellow Paul Salopek on his journey.

Like this: Vote Boys’ Life as your favorite magazine cover of 2017

January 5, 2018 3

The February 2017 cover of Boys’ Life, featuring an image by W. Garth Dowling, has been selected as a finalist in the American Society of Magazine Editors’ Best Cover Contest.

The mystery of the northern lights and its inspiration on Scouting

December 12, 2017 12

Seeing the northern lights is on many people’s bucket lists, but you don’t have to trek to the Arctic Circle to see them. Try BSA’s Northern Tier Base.

This is why Northern Tier absolutely forbids waterproof boots on its canoeing treks

November 9, 2017 34

While Northern Tier participants must wear rugged boots with ankle coverage, the boots must be able to drain. In other words, they must not be waterproof.

2018-2019 preview: Northern Tier National High Adventure Program

October 26, 2017 4

Here’s how to paddle your way to an experience of a lifetime in Minnesota and Canada at the Northern Tier National High Adventure Program.