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Philmont Scout Ranch - Cimarron, New Mexico
Philmont Scout Ranch is the BSA's premier High Adventure base. Owned and operated by the Boy Scouts of America, Philmont challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 200 square miles of rugged New Mexico mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rockies, with elevations ranging from 6,600 to 12,441 feet. Nearly 100 staffed and trail camps are connected by more than 330 miles of challenging trails. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country.
Born in 1938 as Philturn Rocky Mountain Scout Camp, with a gift from Oklahoma oilman Waite Phillips, today's Philmont Scout Ranch is a bustling center for High Adventure and Training. Youth and adults take advantage of the Ranch's camping, training, and work programs. Most activity takes place during the summer, but Philmont also offers fall and winter programs.
More than 850,000 Scouts, Venturers, and leaders have experienced the adventure of Philmont since the first camping season in 1939. Throughout its existence, conscientious attention to low-impact camping techniques have helped maintain the Ranch's wilderness flavor.
The area surrounding the Ranch is rich with history, from the American Indians who made this arid land their home to the land barons of the 19th century. The town of Cimarron boasts a number of historical buildings, including the St. James Hotel, site of at least 26 killings during Cimarron's wilder days.
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| A. Reference Material - General |
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2009 Youth Application for Scouts & Venturer
Youth & parents should complete the application form and turn it in with a $250 deposit to your Troop Scoutmaster or Venturing Crew Advisor who will complete the confidential Leader Evaluation and turn it in to the Council Service Center. |
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High Adventure Adult Leader Application
This form is to be completed and turned in to the Council Service Center by Adult Scouters interested in applying to be a leader for a council contingent to a BSA high adventure base, such as Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier Canoe Bases, Florida Sea Base, or a National Scout Jamboree.
Further information about various oppotunities, schedules and application deadlines, and the interview and selection process should be obtained from the Council Program Director or from the Council Camping or High Adventure Committee. |
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Philmont Document Archives Home Page
Itinerary Guides, Guidebooks to Adventure, and more
Courtesy of Patriots' Path Council, NJ, High Adventure Committee.
Thanks go to Tom Wills and Alan Thomson (Patriots' Path Council, NJ),
Julian Love (Troop 116, Charlotte, NC), "Dr. Bob" Klein (Troop 111, Arlington, VA),
Earl Owens (Troop 764, Dunwoody, GA), Jim Thompson (Troop 6, West Chester, PA),
and a few others who helped start this project with significant intital contributions, and to
the many others who have since contributed much to this historically valuable collection.
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Philmont
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| B. Reference Material for 2009 Expedition 630-D |
The Council has reservations for four 12-member provisional crews in its contingent for Philmont Expedition 630-D,
with expected dates June 27 - July 12, 2009.
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| C. Reference Material for 2008 Expedition 629-I |
The Council has reservations for three 12-member provisional crews in its contingent for Philmont Expedition 629-I,
with expected dates June 27 - July 11, 2008.
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Philmont 2008 Council Shoulder Patch - Reorder
A specail Philmont 2008 CSP is available for uniform wear for 2008 participants in any Philmont program, and is available for patch collecting and trading.
It is designed to recognize Philmont's 70th anniversary, with the border, arrowhead, and "70" using platinum-colored metallic thread.
The Philmont trademark bull includes the cattle brand ghosted on the hindquarter. The background is Baldy Mountain under an orange sunset sky.
A very few may still be available for purchase at the Council Service Center. |
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| D. Reference Material for 2007 Expedition 713-Q |
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News & Alerts
Recent Updates
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Both Youth and Adult applications for 2009 are being accepted at the Council Service Center.
Up to 40 youth and 10 adults will be selected for four 12-member crews for the Council contingent to Philmont June 27-July 12, 2009.
Selection interviews are held during the summer and fall of 2008. Obtain an application at the Council Service Center or click on
the appropirate link in Section A. below and print.
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Philmont 2008 CSP was designed to recognize Philmont's 70th anniversary. A few are still
available at the Council Service Center.
Click on link C.2. below for more details.
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This Web site is sponsored by the Mecklenburg County Council High Adventure Committee.
It is maintained by volunteer Scouters for use by High Advneture Council Contingent participants and their families
and to provide related reference information for BSA High Advneture Bases and activities.
This site is not officially associated with the Mecklenburg County Council or BSA.
Questions about this site should be directed to the Webmaster,
webmaster@mcchighadventure.org |
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