Philmont 2020

Philmont is a BSA High Adventure base in Northwestern New Mexico. The adventures there are backpacking treks of 50-120 miles undertaken by groups of 8-12. As a high adventure activity, the BSA restricts participation to Scouts of age 14 and above. This is the same age guideline for ALL High Adventure activities at any Scout High Adventure base.

For this reason, the troop's Philmont Trek in summer 2020 will be open only to our members age 14 and above. A Philmont Trek has been an aspiration of these Scouts for a long time. Every Scout in Troop 728B will have an opportunity to go on a Philmont Trek when they reach the right age.

Website:  https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/about/ 

Cool Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxx5L872yVc&feature=youtu.be

2020 Philmont Guidebook to Adventure (PDF)

2020 Philmont Treks Itineraries (PDF)

Travel Information

Departure date will be June 11, return June 24-25.  Total individual cost per person is $1025 + transportation. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What's Philmont like?

How it's different from anything else we do?

Overview of equipment needed, individual and Crew?

What is a Crew? What is the Crew organization and leadership?

What are the Treks and programs?

Equipment shakedowns

Practice hikes: schedule and attendance; COPE course?

Other training needed: Wilderness First Aid, CPR

Backcountry Advanced Training