The standard and most popular philmont program is the backpacking trek. Rangers that we talked to say that, based on their experience, 80% of the adult advisors coming to philmont are not adequately prepared for the physical demands of the backcountry and that 50% of the adult advisors had not exercised at all prior to their arrival at philmont. Philmont trek 16 for 2012 is a hiking trail near cimarron, new mexico, united states description. This philmont treks 2019 itinerary guide helps you and your crew. Philmont was founded as philturn rocky mountain scout camp in 1938 when oilman waite phillips donated the first of two land gifts of his summer retreat to the boy scouts of america. Philmont scout ranch philmont preparation sessions. How to prepare for a philmont trek personal preparation key steps to prepare yourself for philmont trek. Donated by oil baron waite phillips, the ranch is owned and operated by the boy scouts of america. Check out our best budget backpacking gear philmont boy scouts article to help sort out what gear is right for you. Council unit planning guide 2021 guidebook to adventure 2021 itinerary guidebook 12day treks as the traditional backpacking trek at philmont, 12day treks give crews the opportunity to hike for 10 days in the backcountry, with an arrivaldeparture day in base camp on each end of the journey. Join the psa this october for the seventh annual psa autumn adventure trek. However, the great recession evidently tempered demand, and in the fall of 2009 we were contacted by philmont and asked if we would be interested in a trek for 61210 62510. This book was very important in my very first trek to help me prepare.
Its time to start planning your itinerary for the psa trek july 29august 4. Nov 28, 2020 today i received an email from philmont that we have been awarded a 12 day trek to philmont for 2021. Definitely chaperone a trek at philmont i did an 11day, 65 mile trek with my sons troop in the north area. Emergencies once we are at philmont, the emergency phone number is 5053762281.
Traditional treks 12, 9 or 7 days and nights fees12day. May 16, 2012 improving packing at philmont is a huge opportunity for youth to get started on the light path, have more fun, and become lifetime backpackers. Philmont scout ranch cimarron 2021 all you need to know. Philmont will then award each crew a trek on a firstcomefirst serve basis using on online process. Your philmont trek will leave you with lasting memories and lifetime values. There are no refunds except for emergency situations that must be approved by philmont on an individual basis. I will be sharing my experiences over my 12day visit, which included 10 days and more than 80 miles of backpacking. I wouldnt get too hung up on the philmont gear list, as it has too much stuff on it. We are all going to bed early because we are getting up at 3. Dec 18, 2018 philmont encourages cooking in one or two large pots. Aug 15, 2012 late in the afternoon, mark anderson, philmont s director of program, met with all adult advisors scheduled to begin their trek the next day. This philmont treks 2012 itinerary guide, and accompanying materials, will help you and your crew in completing the last of your. Zach and marcus took off on a 4day 50miler by themselves in the glacier peak wilderness in the summer of 2002.
This philmont treks 2012 itinerary guide, and accompanying materials, will help you and your crew in. It gives an accurate description of how to prepare for the trek, what to expect when you get to philmont and what to expect in the back country. Oct 14, 2014 to find yours, check out the philmont photo archive. I bought the book last week and signed up for trello shortly thereafter. Jul 11, 2012 if you ever contemplated making the trip to cimarron, n. Obviously, i have found philmont a comfortable, happy place not only for scouting husbands, but also for children and moms. For some, it was just the beginning of long backpacking trips.
It is also on a little yellow card in the philmont book i gave you. This is because many of the program stations and camping sites are actually located half a mile to a mile away from the central camp. The people returning to base camp after 12 days in the philmont scout ranch backcountry are different from the people heading out. My work in progress philmont personal packing list. This was very memorable in that out scoutmaster lance kistler 65yo was able to go on a trek with his son, john, and grandson, hayden. This philmont treks 2019 itinerary guide helps you and your crew select an itinerary that matches everyones physical. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country.
The right gear can make your trek much more enjoyable. Philmont trail food ingredients 2012 sid covington. We recently received the 2012 treks list from philmont scout ranch. See philmont from a different perspective than the hustle and bustle of the summer that you experience while being on staff, enjoy the stillness and serenity of the philmont backcountry, backpack through the golden aspens and listen for bugling elk. The crew had learned and grown a lot over their days together on the trail. Baldy mountain single scout w flag i was lucky enough to go on another philmont trek this summer with 8 boy scouts and two other adults. We still have 11 signed up and will have room for 1 more scout from our troop. Please see full details at the bottom of this article. Most will treasure the experience for the rest of their lives and encourage scouters all over the world to sign up for a philmont trek.
Last philmont trek i went on, we used one of these. Units use webbased tool to make reservation requests at philmont. Philmont scout ranch, the boy scouts of americas premier high adventure base, challenges scouts and venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern new mexico wilderness. Philmont trek 16 for 2012 hiking trail near cimarron, new. A pocket rockets arms literally cannot take the reflected heat and weight. It was a tremendous blessing to be able to share these experiences with my son this summer. In 1975, i started with a 50 pound pack with my dad for a five day trek in the pecos wilderness, near philmon. I currently serve as the coordinator for the psa summer trek, the psa volunteer vacation, and the psa. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking. It has far less gear than the official philmont gear list. We are hoping to get a trek in 2022 for the other scouts that will be old enough by that time. In 2010, as a philmont advisor, my pack was 15 pounds lighter, at 35 pounds. He was gathering material for a picture book on philmont, and mark exchanged business cards, eventually.
Lightweight pack weight at philmont scout ranch gossamer. We got to experience the valle vidal, carson national forest, climbed mt baldie and much more. A previous book or rely on any itinerary you might see on the internet other. Philmont trek hints i have been 6 times to philmont get sectional maps at the philmont store. The logger show at poblano picture of philmont scout ranch. Mar 10, 2011 troop 100 sent a crew of 9 scouts and 3 adults to philmont scout ranch for a 12 day backpack in july, 2010. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Get out your maps, start trailtalking with friends and soon you will have both a crew seven person minimum, maximum twelve persons and an itinerary. Lets talk about everything philmont scout ranch related, help crews prepare, and work through gear recommendations.
One of the reasons that going on a philmont trek is unique. Take the philmont field guide along on your next trek bryan on. Philmont trek june 20july 4, 2021 new birth of freedom. Register for a minimal number of boys and add on more boys later before trek. Whatever itinerary you come up with, you gotta know the basics of itinerary planning at philmont. Philmont scout ranch trek 9 private property new mexico. Not use a previous book or rely on any itinerary you might see on the internet other than. Among other things, he spoke about current trail conditions, the extended weather forecast and warned us about philmont s delicate relationship with bears and mountain lions. Philmont scout ranch is a ranch located in colfax county, new mexico, near the village of cimarron. This map has been built by to help you prepare for your philmont trek. Our crew must decide on 5 trek choices in order of preference to apply for by april 3 rd. However, despite my initial concerns, our 2001 adventure went well. Philmont staffers have made quick work of scanning hundreds of thousands of photos and photo negatives into the archive. Philmont scout ranch is scouting paradise entertainment.
A bit about philmont, our crew, and travel details. Your contribution will insure the continued vitality of your psa in 2012 and we have great things planned in 2012. Jun 30, 2012 philmont is a truly magical place and it casts a spell on you that will last a lifetime. Feb 29, 2012 philmont emails registration packets to units. The wrong gear can make your trek a 12 day nightmare. This video was a challenge i gave myself to fully document a philmont scout ranch trek with decent camera equipment, to capture the experience of a philmont.
Today winter guide riley osgood demonstrates some of the best practices to keep in mind when it comes time to pack for your philmont trek as part of our phil. Philmont scout ranch trek 9 private property is a 61. Philmont trek 16 for 2012 hiking trail near cimarron. What is the color of the back country tags, 2012 was light blue, 2016 was black, 2019. Philmont scout ranch is the boy scouts of americas oldest national highadventure base.
Philmont scout ranch cimarron 2021 all you need to. Photo by kim fatica the noisy school bus ride from base camp to the ponil turnaround. During the 2012 season there were 34 staffed camps and 77 unstaffed or trail camps. This trek was, by the way, the reason i was not able to attend iste 2012 this year. Our preparations for this trek were made much easier by the attention we paid to doing things. The guidebook to adventure is a guide to preparing for philmont treks by walking readers through the proper gear, what to expect from start to end of a philmont trek, and program opportunities. Putting a large pot on top of a canister stove is going to be a tipping hazard. Philmont scout ranch is a ranch located in colfax county, new mexico, near the village of. In all, 122 wildflowers, 23 trees, and most species of wildlife found at philmont are in the book. Through the summer months approximately 500 people a day will begin a trek at philmont, most for the very first time. We all cherish philmont and the psa, so together lets put the annual fund over the top. It is therefore important that we get together as a crew to discuss our options. What is philmont scout ranch and what do you do there. Sep 01, 2018 philmont staffers have made quick work of scanning hundreds of thousands of photos and photo negatives into the archive.
In 1975, i started with a 50 pound pack with my dad for a five day trek in the pecos wilderness, near philmont. I enjoyed finding the photos from my two philmont treks, first in 1999 and then in 2002. Most scouts also take money for the trading post at philmont. I first attended philmont scout ranch as a skinny 16 year old in 1972. Storychasing our philmont backpacking trek in june 2012. First the ute park fire in 2018 and then the pandemic in 2020. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Posted bybsa troop 100 boise idaho august 15, 2012 november 11, 2012 posted in 2012, backpacking. There are now some extra food pickups at miners park, apache springs and a few other staff camps. All of our money has been moved to the 2021 reservation. The 12day, 9day, and 7day program surveys and spreadsheets have been updated to reflect the itineraries and program definitions in the philmont treks 2021 itinerary guide book while these tools have been made available for your use, they do not take the place of indepth discussion and study of the available itineraries by your crew members. It is the vision of the philmont scout ranch to continue to positively impact the lives of.
A typical philmont trek lasts 12 days and covers anywhere from 56 miles 90 km to 106 miles 171 km. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Philmont p hilmont scout ranch, the boy scouts of americas premier high adventure base, challenges boy scouts with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern new mexico wilderness. You and your crew are about to embark on a great outdoor scouting experience. We applied for a trek and were told by those in the know that it might take as long as three years to get a slot. Not use a previous book or rely on any itinerary you might see on. The archive is organized by year and trek departure date. The general rule of thumb for these treks is that a crew should expect to do about 20% more than the trek mileage stated. Philmont cordura scout ranch bsa boy scout day pack book bag back pack new. Storychasing our philmont backpacking trek in june 2012 with. Next year i definitely hope to attend iste 20 in san antonio. Jun 10, 2012 see philmont from a different perspective than the hustle and bustle of the summer that you experience while being on staff, enjoy the stillness and serenity of the philmont backcountry, backpack through the golden aspens and listen for bugling elk. Philmont trek 14, 2012 notes troop 55 high adventure blog.
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