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.
What rank do you have to be to go to Philmont?
Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America's largest national High Adventure Base. Its 34 staffed camps and 55 trail camps provide an unforgettable adventure in the high country along hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky trails. Who is eligible to go to Philmont? Must be Star rank or above.
How many scouts visit Philmont each year?
Today, 23,000 participants attend Philmont Scout Ranch each summer. Philmont's individual programs welcome an even wider range of participants. Hundreds more Scouters attend Philmont's Autumn Adventure and Winter Adventure programs each year.
How many people have been to Philmont?
Philmont Scout Ranch is excited to announce that the 2019 summer camping season is the largest in its 81 year history, with 24,029 Scouts hiking through the Sangre De Christo mountains this summer.
Can non Boy Scouts go to Philmont?
Youth must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America, and may participate in a Philmont expedition in one of the following ways: As members of a chartered unit (Scout troop, Varsity team, Sea Scout Ship, or Venturing crew)
Will Boy Scouts sell Philmont?
Boy Scouts mortgage vast Philmont ranch in New Mexico as collateral. The BSA said Friday that it has no plans to sell the property, and that the land is being used as collateral to help meet financial needs that include rising insurance costs related to sex-abuse litigation.
What does Philmont Scout Ranch do?
We offer daily hikes, climbing, craft center, shooting sports, horseback riding, fishing, and so much more!
Do the Boy Scouts still own Philmont?
Donated by oil baron Waite Phillips, the ranch is owned and operated by the Boy Scouts of America. More than 1,130 seasonal staff are responsible for the Ranch's summer operations. Philmont is also home to the Philmont Training Center, the National Scouting Museum and the Seton Memorial Library.
Did BSA sell Philmont?
It's been more than two weeks since the Boy Scouts of America reached an agreement to pay $850 million to over 60,000 sexual abuse victims, and the BSA finally has some clarity on what will become of its crown jewel, the 147,000-acre Philmont Ranch. Registration for Philmont summer programs is now open.
What will happen to Philmont Scout Ranch?
Philmont Scout Ranch was donated to the Boy Scouts in 1938 and has since become a popular destination for scouts and hikers alike. The 140,000-acre ranch will continue to operate while the national chapter undergoes its bankruptcy proceeding.