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Philmont 2027
Troop 98 is Going Back to Philmont in 2027!
Eligibility email sent Sep 2026
COMPLETE THIS FORM to let us know of your interest
Age requirement: You must be 14 years old by the date you arrive at Philmont (or 13 years old and have completed 8th grade). You must also be in good physical condition by the time you go. You must also have earned at least First Class rank.
Dates: TBD (15 days inclusive; typically depart early on a Saturday, return late two Sundays later)
Cost: $3,000 (approximate) plus cost to outfit yourself (your gear)
$150 Deposit required by October 1, 2026 (non-refundable, although substitutions are possible)
We've sent crews to Philmont in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2021, 2023, and 2025 (in 2018 we substituted a trip to Colorado which we called "Plan B"). You can see photos from the 2025 expedition HERE.
At Philmont, crews spend 12 days backpacking in the mountains of Northern New Mexico. Along the way, they may pan for gold, ride burros, climb spar poles, throw hatchets, scale cliff faces or dance to banjo music in front of a fire. They also endure physical challenge, develop as a team, encounter great natural beauty and transform in two short weeks from boys to self-confident young men. It is a powerful experience. We also have a lot of fun touring in New Mexico or Colorado on the way to Philmont and sometimes on the way back.
Summer 2027 may seem like a long way off, but we have to begin planning our adventure now. To be eligible, a Scout must be at least 14 years old by the time he arrives at Philmont or be 13 and have completed 8th grade. In addition, a Scout must have achieved the rank of First Class before leaving for Philmont. These are the minimum requirements.
There are several more requirements that relate to physical condition and health, participation in Troop activities in general and our Philmont training program. We also need to be sure we have enough adult leaders to come along. Each crew (of up to 10 Scouts) needs a minimum of 2 adult advisors (age 21 or older) for a total of 12 people (we ideally like to have three adults per crew).
Some things you might want to consider in deciding whether you want to go (or to let your son go):
Cost – you should plan on $3,000 per person. We will ask for your NONREFUNDABLE deposit of $150 now. We will ask for additional payments later. All of these payments will be non-refundable, although we can often find a substitute if you can't go.
Equipment – in addition to the trip costs, you will need to have the right equipment. Good boots ($100-150), a backpack ($100-150) and a sleeping bag ($100) are the big items, but there is probably another $100 of stuff you’ll need. TROOP 98 PHILMONT GEAR PAGE
PHILMONT IS EXPENSIVE, BUT DON'T LET COST STOP YOU! If that is the only issue stopping you, we will try to find ways to help with the cost. And 18 months is a long time for a scout to raise money.
Physical Condition – All participants have to meet height/weight requirements below and have a physical exam. Philmont involves carrying a heavy pack up and down mountains at 8-10,000 feet of elevation. It can be very tough and requires preparation. Both scouts and adults who sign up must understand that they are signing up for months of physical training not just two weeks of backpacking. Any adult in reasonable shape can get ready. They just have to be willing to do the training.
Scout Spirit – a successful Philmont trek requires cooperation, maturity and a sense of shared responsibility. It requires that a Scout truly live the principles of the Scout Law and Oath. It requires that he be a dedicated member of the team. We judge all this by what a Scout does before he gets on the airplane to Philmont. So we don’t allow Scouts to get on that plane who are not active participants in our Troop or who fail to live up to the Scouting ideals from now until departure.
After you have considered these factors and asked our Philmont veterans any questions you may have, we need you to indicate your interest in participating.
GET MORE INFORMATION ON PHILMONT HERE:
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PHILMONT BY THE NUBERS (archive)
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