Trip designed for Scouts 14 years and older
Troop 4 won the lottery and is headed to Philmont in 2021. A Philmont trek is guaranteed to be one that a Scout will never forget. Over 12 days we will trek on Scout selected itineraries that range from 50-100 miles and include afternoon activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, challenge events, pole climbing, muzzle loading/shooting, 12-gauge trap shooting, .30-06 shooting, trail building, mountain biking and many more.
2-3 Openings still available
Trip Dates: 7/30-8/13 2021
- 7/30 - Fly out to Denver
- 7/30 PM & 7/31 Tour Colorado Springs (Pikes Peak, WW Rafting, Garden of Gods)
- 8/1 - Travel to Philmont - arrive lunchtime
- 8/2 - On the Trail
- 8/12 - Off the Trail
- 8/13 - Travel Home
Shakedown and prep hikes are mandatory for all who are going on this trip.
Gear Packing Demo by Mr. C
Philmont Packing Demo.movTrip Details
We will have two crews with 9-10 scouts and 2-3 leaders per crew.
Scouts need to be 14 years old on August 1, 2021 or be 13 and have completed 8th grade
Philmont is 140,000 acres that serves 3500 hikers on any given day with 350 new scouts coming and going daily
At 12,441 ft, Mt. Baldy is the tallest point
Itineraries vary greatly in distance and activities based upon Scout’s choice
2 weekend overnight shakedowns before we leave
For reference, detail on the 2020 12 Day treks start on page 16 here:
https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2020ItineraryGuidebookWeb.pdf
Medical and Consent forms - This is very important!!
Scouts (and attending Adults) without these forms will not be allowed to participate:
Medical Forms: Please ensure three paper copies of Part A, B and C and including a copy of your insurance card is delivered to Jen Joyce at 4 Fenton
Activity Consent Form: Please complete this form and email to Pinky Jose at pinkyjose1609@yahoo.com
BSA-health-medical-form.pdfBSA-actvity-consent-form.pdf