Mountaineer Rendezvous 2026

Mountaineering Experience Living in the 19th Century

This Introductory Rendezvous celebrates the original Rocky Mountain Rendezvous attended by mountain men, mountain women, Native Americans, and traders during the 1800’s. Your Scouts BSA Troop, Venturing Crew, or Sea Ship are invited to join us for mountaineering celebration, revelry, competition and storytelling of the 1800’s.

When: September 11-13
Where: Bradley Scout Reservation
Fee for Fun: $30 before August 31, $35 beginning September 1

An Indroduction to Mountaineering

Experiences may include but not limited to the following:

• Black powder rifle (Limited Registrations)
• Archery (Limited Registrations) 
• Hawk throwing
• Cross Cut Sawing 
• Gold Panning 
• Flint & steel/charcloth fire building/ Broken Match Award
• Pack Animal Demonstration
• Mountaineer Crafts 
• The Forge 
• Trading Post, Trading Blanket, Branding 
• Mountaineering Sunday Interfaith Scout Service 

Earn the Cape Horn Mountaineer Award! 

Work Towards Earning The Cape Horn Mountaineer Award: Mountaineers were fearless men and women in perilous times. To recognize these brave men and women, the Mountain West Council has created the Cape Horn Mountaineer Award, which is for youth and adults to earn. 

Camp Like a Mountaineer

What to bring: 10 essentials, personal camping & sleeping gear, water, troops and crews prepare and cook own meals, and bring work gloves. The temperature is typically in the 60’s, but can also heat up. Please come prepared to bring warm clothing that you can layer depending upon the temperature and weather conditions. 

Dress Like a Mountaineer

Period Dress: This is optional if you want to expand your experience, you are welcome to come in the early 1800's Mountaineer period dress if you'd like. Or you are welcome to come in your Scout Field / Class B Uniform. 

Notes about Registration

Registration is non-refundable. To ensure a meaningful and hands-on experience for all participants at the Rendezvous, we are limiting the number of campers this year to a total of 250 youth. Our program includes multiple skill-based stations, and exceeding a manageable number could compromise both safety and the quality of instruction. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize a high-quality experience for every Scout involved. Fee is $30.00 per person and is non-refundable.