What will happen to Philmont Scout Ranch?

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.

Can you wear deodorant at Philmont?

At Philmont Scout Ranch, deoderant of any kind is absolutely forbidden on the trail – not even allowed in your pack.

How many scouts have been to Philmont?

More than 1 million Scouts, Venturers, and Advisors have experienced the adventure of Philmont since its first camping season in 1939. Most activities take place during the summer, but Philmont also offers programs during the offseason such as Autumn and Winter Adventure.

How many miles a day do you hike at Philmont?

12-Day Treks 12-day crews cover 50-120 miles over the course of their trek, and also complete the 3 hours of conservation work necessary to earn the Philmont Arrowhead Patch.

Will Boy Scouts have to sell Philmont?

In order to gather money for the fund, the BSA will have to sell some of its assets. Those assets include millions of dollars in property, such as Philmont, although it is unclear if the camp will need to be sold at some point.

Can you go to Philmont without being a scout?

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)

Can 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.

Can you use a hammock at Philmont Scout Ranch?

Philmont pushes 20,000 to 24,000 people through a set number of campsites each year. The impact on those sites is tremendous. The trade-off is that the rest of the ranch is pretty much pristine. Hammocks are forbidden.

When was Philmont 50th anniversary?

During the summer of 2007, the Philmont Staff Association coordinated a 50th Anniversary Ranger Reunion at the ranch. Over 300 former Rangers attended this event.

How difficult is Philmont?

A Philmont trek is physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. Each person will carry a 35 to 50-pound pack while hiking 5 to 12 miles per day in an isolated mountain wilderness ranging from 6,500 to 12,500 feet in elevation.

What rank do you have to be to go to Philmont?

Philmont Trek and Cavalcade participants must be 14 years of age OR be at least 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade prior to participation.