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August 1 - 14, 2023
Troop 387 will be sending 2 crews to Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico for a 9-day backpacking trek set among the mountains and mesas of northern New Mexico. PLUS the crews will be touring sites across Colorado and New Mexico.
Troop 387 will be sending 2 crews to Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico for a 9-day backpacking trek set among the mountains and mesas of northern New Mexico. PLUS the crews will be touring sites across Colorado and New Mexico.
Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America largest National High Adventure Base. It covers 140,177 acres of rugged mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains in northeastern New Mexico. In addition to providing an unforgettable adventure in backpacking across miles of rugged, rocky trails, Philmont Scout Ranch offers programs that feature the best of the Old West - horseback riding, burrow packing, gold panning, chuckwagon dinners, and interpretive history - with exciting challenges for today such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and sport shooting.
Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America largest National High Adventure Base. It covers 140,177 acres of rugged mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains in northeastern New Mexico. In addition to providing an unforgettable adventure in backpacking across miles of rugged, rocky trails, Philmont Scout Ranch offers programs that feature the best of the Old West - horseback riding, burrow packing, gold panning, chuckwagon dinners, and interpretive history - with exciting challenges for today such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and sport shooting.
Training Schedule
Training Schedule
Classroom Monthly Meetings
Classroom Monthly Meetings
Wednesday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30pm at the Scout Lodge
Date Topic
September 14 Kickoff
October 12 Backpacking
November 16 Backpacking
December No Meeting
January 4 Finances
January 11 Itinerary Planning
February 15 Backpack Shakedown
March 15 Camp Setup & Orienteering
April No Meeting
May 10 Backpacking
Weekends
Weekends
Sep. 18: Hike @ Soapstone
Oct. 21 - 22 Backpacking Basics @ Scout Lodge
Nov: 18-20 Backpacking / Hike @ Moses
Mar: 24-26 Backpacking / Hike
Mar: 31-Apr. 2 Wilderness First Aid @ Scout Lodge
April: 28-30 Backpacking / Hike
May: TBD Hike-A-Thon (20 miles)
June: TBD Backpacking / Hike
Transportation - Tentative
Transportation - Tentative
Depart Home
Depart Home
August 1 (Tuesday)
Time & Location TBD - Leave Bradley International Airport (BDL)
August 4 (Friday) - Arrive @ Philmont
Depart Philmont
Depart Philmont
August 13 (Sunday morning)
Return Home
Return Home
August 13 (Sunday evening)
Time TBD - Leave Denver International Airport (DEN)
Pre-Trek Possible Activities
Pre-Trek Possible Activities
The crews to select which activities for the trip.
The crews to select which activities for the trip.
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado
Coors Field, Denver, CO
Royal Gorge, CO
Cimarron, NM
Manitou Springs, CO
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs, CO
Canon City, CO
Crew Requirements
Crew Requirements
Crew Size: 8 min. to 12 max.
Youth: must be age 14 or age of 13 years of age and completed 8th grade by date of participation.
Adults: Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scout activities. Each adult must be registered member of the BSA. Maximum numbers of adults (over 21) is four per crew.
Leadership
Leadership
Adult Advisors
Adult Advisors
Youth Leadership Roles
Youth Leadership Roles
Crew Leader
Chaplain's Aide
Wilderness Pledge Guia (Guide)
Equipment
Equipment
What to bring? See Philmont Equipment List for both personal and crew equipment
Crew T-shirts (TBD)
Training Requirements
Training Requirements
Scout Training
Scout Training
Backpacking Merit Badge (open)
Hiking Merit Badge (open)
Camping Merit Badge (open)
Adult Training
Adult Training
CPR (2 min. per crew)
Wilderness First Aid (2 min. per crew)
Parent Release Form
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
All crew members complete the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record.
BSA ABC Philmont Health Forms by June 1, 2023
Meet the height / weight requirements
Troop Physical Fitness Program: Track fitness progress here
Videos
Videos
Communication and Social Media
Communication and Social Media
Troop Payment Schedule
Troop Payment Schedule
Pymt Total
Deposit $150 $150
June 1, 2022 $200 $350
July 1 $200 $550
Aug 1 $200 $750
Sept 1 $200 $950
Oct 1 $200 $1150
Nov 1 $200 $1350
Dec 1 $200 $1550
Jan 1, 2023 $200 $1750
Feb 1 $200 $1950
Mar 1 $200 $2150
Apr 1 $200 $2350
May 1 $200 $2550
June 1 $200 $2750
July 1 $250 $3000
Philmont Payment Schedule
Philmont Payment Schedule
Registration: $150.00 per person due 1/30/2022
Advance Fee: $612.50 per person due 10/1/2022
Balance Fee: $612.50 per person due 3/1/2023
Learn More:
Learn More:
If interested in going to Philmont in August 2023, please contact Kurt Violette, Troop 387 Assistant Scoutmaster.
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