What is Philmont address?

Philmont is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico. The closest village is Cimarron, New Mexico. The address of the ranch is usually given as 17 Deer Run Rd., Cimarron, New Mexico, 87714.

What can you not bring to Philmont?

Avoid bringing cotton items on the trail. Avoid bringing cotton items on the trail. Philmont will provide tents.

Why is deodorant not allowed at Philmont?

Bears coming into tents in the middle of the night because they detect odors they perceive as possibly edible is dangerous to occupants. Once a Scout’s arm pits were gnawed because he was wearing deodorant. Now deodorant and any colognes are banned in the backcountry.

Are phones allowed at Philmont?

Cell Phones are permitted in the backcountry, however, they are NOT encouraged. Many areas of Philmont have no cell coverage. There is not opportunity to recharge a cell phone once you have left Base Camp. Phone Philmont Scout Ranch: 505-376-2281 to report an emergency.

Who can go to Philmont?

Philmont Trek and Cavalcade participants must be 14 years of age OR be at least 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade prior to participation. What time does Check-In start? There is someone available at the Welcome Center around the clock.

How much water should I bring to Philmont?

Every Philmont trek has one Dry Camp. So we have (insist) every crew member have water carrying capacity for 4+ quarts of water, 2 on a daily basis and 2 more for Dry Camps.

How much water can I bring to Philmont?

Every Philmont trek has one Dry Camp. So we have (insist) every crew member have water carrying capacity for 4+ quarts of water, 2 on a daily basis and 2 more for Dry Camps. Water is very heavy.

What tent does Philmont use?

MSR Thunder Ridge™ Tent
The MSR Thunder Ridge™ Tent Exclusively designed for the Philmont Scout Ranch, the MSR Thunder Ridge 2-person tent is a heavy-duty, 3-season shelter built to handle the rigors of aggressive use in the demanding weather and rugged terrain of the Philmont tenure.

How many miles do you hike at Philmont?

50 miles
Requirements for this award include: hiking at least 50 miles and performing a 10-hour conservation project (3 hours or more will be earned at Philmont and the remaining hours in your council). All 12-Day Philmont itineraries meet the 50-Miler distance requirement.

Can you earn merit badges at Philmont?

Can I earn Merit Badges? There are no merit badge classes offered at Philmont. However, many of the programs scouts are involved in may meet the requirements of numerous merit badges. It will be up to your merit badge counselor at home to decide to accept requirements done at Philmont.

How much do Philmont rangers get paid?

Starting base salary is $1,190 per month plus room and board. A uniform voucher is provided to cover basic uniform needs. Additional uniform parts are the responsibility of the staff member. Hiring for the summer season occurs on a rolling basis with the bulk of interviews taking place from September through April.