Summit Bechtel Reserve

05/13/2026

😁 Make sure to stop by and say hi 👋

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

🤩Did someone say field trip?

05/13/2026

✨Adventure season is almost here, and the Summit is buzzing with excitement.
In just a few short weeks, Scouts from across the country will roll in ready to climb higher, paddle harder, fly faster, and take on challenges they’ve been waiting for all year. The gear is getting checked, the trails are being prepped, and every program area is gearing up for the kind of action only the Summit can deliver.
If you’re counting down the days, you’re not alone! Get ready to reunite with old friends, create new ones, push your limits, and make the kind of memories that stick with you long after summer fades.

05/11/2026

Another year, another successful aerial course and gear inspection in the books. Huge thanks to Accent Collaborative Services, whose expert team keeps our equipment performing at its best. Their annual inspection covers everything from structural integrity to gear longevity, giving our guests and us total confidence in the safety of our aerial sport activities.

Shoutout to Summit staff Sara Brubaker and Jake Clock, pictured here with Accent’s inspection pros: Jonathan Turman, Bee Lacy, and apprentice Henry Serrano. Their combined effort ensures our course is safe, secure, and ready for action.

05/08/2026

Everybody, please help welcome our new full-time employee!

Meet Rachelle Shaw, Event Tech Specialist.

Rachelle is part of the Marketing and Media team here at the Summit. She focuses on providing support for events we host, such as conferences and training sessions, as well as handling website updates, content creation, and more.

Rachelle is from Texas and enjoys doing stained glass. She looks forward to learning more about the Scouting world. And one thing she loves about West Virginia is how welcoming everyone is.

05/01/2026

Our guests at the Summit are guaranteed to have a larger-than-life experience. Just be ⚠️warned that it may result in a larger-than-life head due to the unforgettable memories you'll leave with! 😂

04/30/2026

National Camping School kicks off in just one week, and we’re excited 😁 to host this year’s participants at the Summit!
NCS plays a vital role in preparing camp staff with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to create ✨ outstanding summer camp experiences. We’re looking forward to an incredible week of learning and leadership.

04/28/2026

Picture this: your Scout heads off to the Summit for NAYLE a little nervous, a little excited… and then something awesome happens.
By day two, they’re leading a team through challenges they never thought they could handle. By day three, they’ve made friends from all over the country. By the end of the week, they’re standing a little taller, more confident, more capable, and grinning ear‑to‑ear because they did it.
And when they come home? Get ready. They’ll walk through the door with new skills, new motivation, and a whole backpack full of stories they can’t wait to share.

If you want to give your Scout an experience that truly grows them from the inside out, NAYLE at the Summit is the place.
Spots are limited, don’t wait.

04/24/2026

🚨 Alert 🚨
Jump into this year‘s spring sale with up to 60% off select items!
Link in comments!

04/22/2026

10,000 acres of former coal mining land; reclaimed, restored, and reimagined as one of Scouting's most extraordinary places. This Earth Month helps protect the forests, trails, and natural habitats that make the Summit Bechtel Reserve so special. Every dollar goes directly to the Summit. 🌿
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