High Adventure

Philmont 2023

The skills that a Scout begins learning as a Cub Scout, from pitching a tent to using a compass and  cooking outdoors, all lead to Scouting greatest challenges: BSA’s High Adventure bases.

In 2023, Troop 77, Troop 177 and Venture Crew 77 will travel to the Philmont Scout Ranch, BSA’s largest National High Adventure Base. Philmont covers 140,177 acres of beautiful mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains in northeastern New Mexico. 

Philmont provides unforgettable backpacking adventures across miles of rugged, rocky trails! It offers programs that feature the best of the Old West — horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, chuckwagon dinners, and interpretive history — with exciting challenges for today including rock climbing, mountain biking, and sport shooting. 

This is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure opportunity for your Scouts! 

Download the Philmont 2023 Planning Document for all the details.

There are maximum height/weight ratios for Adults over 21 which you can review on the Philmont Health Medical web page.

If you want to find out more about the Philmont experience in general I recommend reviewing the latest Philmont Guidebook to Adventure.

If you are eligible and interested in attending Philmont 2023, then please fill out the 77/177 Philmont Interest Form. Signups for this trip will close at 10:00 p.m. on Sunday November 28, 2021