Phone: 505-376-2281
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Phone: 505-376-2281 |
Philmont is a national camping area, owned and operated by the Boy Scouts of America. Philmont is large, 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. 32 staffed camps and 50 unstaffed camps are operated by the ranch. Philmont has high mountains which dominate rough terrain with an elevation ranging from 6,500 to 12,441 feet.
A side hike to Philmont's towering Baldy Mountain, 12,441', falls exactly in the middle of this itinerary. Prior to that experience, your crew will enjoy archeology, western lore, complete with horse rides, boot branding and a chuck wagon dinner and breakfast. Lead a burro to the Continental Tie & Lumber Company where you will relive the old logging days and hear the Philmont Story Campfire. Visit Miranda's mountain men rendezvous during your two day layover at Ute Meadows. Challenge events, rock climbing and shotgun shooting and reloading round out this popular itinerary.
Troop 94 has the privilege to join Troop 1020 as their 2nd crew for 2007. The Trek dates are July 13th - 25th. Our crew will be leaving on July 12th and returning on July 26th. Activities to prepare for this trip includes:
Equipment selection - Visiting REI and Mountain Hideout to try out different Backpacks, Boots and other necessities for the trip. Also have the boys get an idea of what accessories are available to them, such as lights, eating utensils, ect..
Series of hikes to get the boys use to their equipment. This is a great way for the boys to get familiar with their gear. Also allows them to build up confidence and enhance their backwoods skills.
During the Garland ISD spring break, our crew will endeavor a Shake Down backpacking trip at Big Bend National Park. Hiking the Chios Mountains is a great simulation to the Philmont terrain. This shake down hike will give everyone a chance to make changes in their gear or conditioning.
During the year there will be a number of Packing drills. Allow the boys to determine what is needed for Philmont. This link is a great starting point Philmont Scout Ranch Recommended Gear List.
All Philmont activities and training will be in addition to regular Troop meetings and activities.
This list will expand or change as the year passes by.
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Gear Info |
Previous Troop 94 Philmont Trips and Photos |
| Headlamps comparison | Philmont 2006 Trek page |
| Sleeping Bags | Philmont 2006 trip Photos |
| Backpacks | Photos Philmont 2003 trip |
| September 2006 | 1st installment due on all spaces | $300.00 |
| Feb 26, 2007 | Final payment due on all spaces | $240.00 |
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$540.00 |
**This does not includes transportation to and from Philmont.
| Height | Recommended Weight | Maximum Acceptance | Height | Recommended Weight | Maximum Acceptance |
| 5' 0" | 97 - 138 | 166 | 5' 10" | 132 - 188 | 226 |
| 5' 1" | 101 - 143 | 172 | 5' 11" | 136 - 194 | 233 |
| 5' 2" | 104 - 148 | 178 | 6' 0" | 140 - 199 | 239 |
| 5' 3" | 107 - 152 | 183 | 6' 1" | 144 - 205 | 246 |
| 5' 4" | 111 - 157 | 189 | 6' 2" | 148 - 210 | 252 |
| 5' 5" | 114 - 162 | 195 | 6' 3" | 152 - 216 | 260 |
| 5' 6" | 118 - 167 | 201 | 6' 4" | 156 - 222 | 267 |
| 5' 7" | 121 - 172 | 207 | 6' 5" | 160 - 228 | 274 |
| 5' 8" | 125 - 178 | 214 | 6' 6" | 164 - 234 | 281 |
| 5' 9" | 129 - 185 | 220 | 6' 7" | 170 - 240 | 295 |
There are NO EXCEPTIONS !
Must be able to pass Philmont's Physical or you will be going home!
| Troop 94 2003 Trek Page | Philmont Scout Ranch Recommended Gear List |
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Giardia and water filters and about Philmont |
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