How many days is a Philmont trek?
As the traditional backpacking trek at Philmont, 12-day treks give crews the opportunity to hike for 10 days in the backcountry, with an arrival/departure day in Base Camp on each end of the journey.
How do I prepare for Philmont?
To enjoy the Philmont experience, participants must be physically prepared to carry a 35-50 pound pack over steep, rocky trails at elevations ranging from 6,500 feet to 12,500 feet. A regular program of physical conditioning for at least three to six months prior to taking a trek is essential.
Does BSA own Philmont?
Philmont Scout Ranch is a ranch located in Colfax County, New Mexico, near the village of Cimarron; it covers 140,177 acres (219 sq mi; 567 km²) of wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the Rocky Mountains. Donated by oil baron Waite Phillips, the ranch is owned and operated by the Boy Scouts of America.
Do you wash clothes at Philmont?
“Tom k, Philmont is a long hot dusty and sweaty trek. You will want to bathe and launder clothes as often as possible.” Bathing, or doing much else, in surface water is not allowed at Philmont because it is drinking water for everybody downstream.
Are there bears in Philmont?
ABOUT ONE-THIRD OF PHILMONT treks include some type of unplanned bear encounter, though dry conditions have increased those odds in recent years. So your chances of seeing one on your next trek are decent. The good news, though, is that bears prefer to dine on plants, berries, and bugs—not human flesh.
Can non scouts go to Philmont?
I hiked Philmont as a boy, but decided to take my family before they were old enough to go on a trek. We enjoyed walking through the trading post, Philmont Museum, and an amazing free tour of the Villa Philmonte.
Is Philmont in the Rocky Mountains?
Philmont Scout Ranch is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico. Philmont is about 12 miles (19 km) across (east to west) at its widest point, and about 30 miles (48 km) long (north to south). There are no mountains to the south or east of Philmont.
Can you bring food to Philmont?
There is no fee reduction for individuals who bring their own food.
What is a 12-day Philmont trek?
As the traditional backpacking trek at Philmont, 12-day treks give crews the opportunity to hike for 10 days in the backcountry, with an arrival/departure day in Base Camp on each end of the journey.
How many miles is Philmont adventure itinerary?
Philmont Scout Ranch, BSA 39 2021 Itinerary Guidebook 2021 PHILMONT ADVENTURE ITINERARY Itinerary 12-7 Challenging (maximum program time) – 58 miles
What makes a good Philmont itinerary?
The itinerary should be a balance of exciting program features (many of which are repeated at several locations) and quality hiking. Every itinerary offers a full Philmont experience.