Philmont, High Adventure 2024
Magical Times Await Troop 4
Wise Words from a Frequent Philmonter
Listen to/learn from your Ranger - they know a lot of good stuff.
Get up early everyday and get on the trail as soon as possible. 5:00 am Philmont time is 7:00 am East Coast time.
Breakfast can be eaten while hiking.
Hiking in the cool of the day.
Gets you to your destination early to take advantage of program opportunities.
Avoids hiking/setting up camp in the afternoon thundershowers.
Don't over plan - stuff is going to happen. Can't find my socks, someone is injured, took the wrong trail, etc.
If you have dry camp, try to cook dinner for lunch where water is available and eat lunch for dinner. (We have 3!)
Refill your water bladders in the evening before you go to bed. Huge time drain in the morning and water chills in your pack all night.
Adults: train hard! Remember that you'll be chasing teenagers up and down mountains at 7-12,000 feet above sea level.
Have fun!
Key Dates
Details on our itinerary selection 12-22 are here! We now need to practice the motto and "Be Prepared". See below for important dates leading up to our Trip.
July 25 - 7:00pm Meet at EMC Park to distribute troop gear and pack in one car.
July 26 - 5:30AM - meet at Logan (United Terminal), Full Class A, wearing hiking boots.
Trip Dates: July 26 through August 9 2024
- 7/26 - Fly out to Denver early am
- 7/26 pm & 7/27 - Tour Colorado Springs (WW Rafting, Garden of Gods, Air Force Academy)
- 7/28 - Travel to Philmont - arrive 11:30am, afternoon orientation/pack
- 7/29 - On the trail
- 8/8 - Off the trail - celebration dinner at St. James Hotel
- 8/9 - Leave Philmont, early drive back to Denver and flight home
Shakedown and prep hikes are mandatory for all who are going on this trip.
Information and Resources
Itinerary Guidebook - We have Itinerary 12-22
Packing List - includes WW rafting gear
Guidebook to Adventure - Another packing list starts at page 20
Detailed Trip Agenda - (restricted to those on the Philmont email group)
Food Planning
Medical and Consent forms - Very important!!
All participants must ensure the following:
Medical Forms: In the spring of 2024, three paper copies of Part A, B and C (Part C must be filled out by a physician) and a copy of your insurance card must be delivered to Mr. C
Activity Consent Form: Please complete this form and email to activity-registration@troop4hopkinton.com
BSA-health-medical-form.pdfBSA-actvity-consent-form.pdf