Philmont - Scouting "Nirvana" !
Philmont Scout Ranch - A magic place. The high mountains. The rushing rivers. The spirits of hundreds of thousands of Scouts and Scouters that have visited Philmont over the years and have each added a little bit of their own magic to the largest Scout camping area in the world.
Philmont is BIG! -- Comprising 137,493 acres or about 215 square miles of rugged mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) range of the Rockies. There are thirty-two staffed camps and fifty unstaffed camps on the ranch. The elevation ranges from 6,500 to 12,411 feet.
The program at Philmont is second to none! Experience an unforgettable adventure in Northern New Mexico while backpacking along hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky trails. Program features combine the best of the old West -- horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, chuck wagon dinners, and interpretive history, with exciting challenges for today - rock climbing, mountain biking, and .30-06 rifle shooting. Philmont - an unbeatable recipe for fast moving fun in the outdoors!
While at Philmont, you will camp with your own unit as well as meeting and sharing experiences with other crews from all over America and from other countries. This is an opportunity for fellowship and understanding unequalled anywhere in the U.S. Your crew will also have contact with the finest staff in America. Each staff member is carefully selected and trained. Scouting Spirit, knowledge of camping skills, and a love for Philmont make the staff dedicated to seeing that you have a rewarding and memorable experience.
Come to Philmont, and take advantage of these opportunities. It is one of the best investments you will make - the returns are great!
Visit the new Philmont Web Site!
http://www.scouting.org/philmont/
Click here for the "Blister Buster" newsletter
that I sent to crew members in '96 & '99
Click here for a backpacking equipment list
especially for Philmont!
Troop 381 was at Philmont from July 9 through July 21, 1996. Click on "Table of Contents" for a detailed journal of our trek!
Trek '96 - Troop 381 - Table of Contents
Troop 381 returned to Philmont with two crews on July 5, 1999!
Click Here for Troop 381's 1999 Trek (Crew 2)
Troop 381 returned in July of 2001 with 2 crews!