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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 350 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.
Nearly one million 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 for 2013 Expedition 624 |
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The Council has three 12-member crews in its contingent for Philmont Expedition 624. Dates at Philmont are June 24 - July 6, 2013.
However most Expeditions typically plan two or three days of touring before arriving at Philmont, and the date of departure from Charlotte is expected to be a few days before June 24.
Youth applications are being accepted through September 15, 2012, from Scouts and Venturers ages 13 and up who will have completed the 8th grade by June 2013.
Adult applications were accepted through Feb. 15, 2012, using the High Adventure Adult Leader Application form.
All crew positions have been filled, however space may still be available for a few Scouts.
Interested Scouts should complete the Youth Application form and turn it in to the Council Service Center in accordance with the instructions on the form as soon as possible.
Crewmember assignment, budget, travel and touring plans are being managed by the lead adult advisors of each crew.
Questions may be directed to the Council Service Center, attention Dave Ritchie Program Director, at 1410 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, NC 28204.
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2013 Youth Application for Scouts & Venturers 
To be considered and selected, youth & parents should complete the application form and turn it in to your Troop Scoutmaster or Venturing Crew Advisor
who will complete the confidential Leader Evaluation and turn it in to the Council Service Center. No fees should be paid until requested. |
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High Adventure Adult Leader Application - turn in deadline is Feb. 15, 2012
To be considered, complete this form and turn it in to the Council Service Center.
These applications are accepted at the Council Service Center at any time for any future year
up until the announced deadline for selections to be made for a particular year.
Further information about various opportunities, 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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| B. Reference Material for 2012 Expedition 626-D |
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The Council has three 12-member crews in its contingent for Philmont Expedition 626-D. Dates at Philmont are June 26 - July 8, 2012.
However most Expeditions typically plan two or three days of touring before arriving at Philmont, and the date of departure from Charlotte is expected to be a few days before June 26.
Youth applications were accepted through September 15, 2011, from Scouts and Venturers ages 13 and up who will have completed the 8th grade by June 2012.
Adult applications were accepted through Feb. 15, 2011, using the High Adventure Adult Leader Application form.
All crew positions have been filled.
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Philmont 2012 Council Shoulder Patch
A Philmont 2012 CSP is available to purchase for $5 each at the Council Scout Shop, 1410 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204, phone (704) 333-5471.
Most patches were purchased by preorder prior to Mar. 9, 2012, but a limited supply of extras may still be available.
This patch is for uniform wear for 2012 MCC participants in any Philmont program, and for patch collecting and trading.
Its design features Philmont's new Gateway at the Camping Headquarters Welcome Center. This new Gateway was recently installed, put to the left of the entrance drive to replace the one knocked down in late 2009 by a bus.
The Tooth of Time, Philmont's most famous landmark, and winter scene of Tooth Ridge are in the background. The Philmont trademark bull, with the cattle brand ghosted on its hindquarter, is on the right.
The radiant violet on the ridge, along with bronze metallic thread for the fleur-de-lis and border, enhance the overall brilliance and special nature of this patch. |
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2012 Youth Application for Scouts & Venturers
All youth positions for 2012 have been filled and a wait list is being maintained for those who wish to be considered in case an opening occurs.
To be added to a wait list, youth & parents should complete the application form and turn it in to your Troop Scoutmaster or Venturing Crew Advisor
who will complete the confidential Leader Evaluation and turn it in to the Council Service Center. No fees should be paid until selected from the wait list. |
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High Adventure Adult Leader Application - turn in deadline is Feb. 15, 2011
All adult advisor positions for 2012 have been filled.
To be considered in a future year complete this form and turn it in to the Council Service Center.
These applications are accepted at the Council Service Center at any time for any future year
up until the announced deadline for selections to be made for a particular year.
Further information about various opportunities, 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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| C. Reference Material - General |
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High Adventure Adult Leader Application
To be considered as an adult advisor and leader for a council contingent to a BSA high adventure base such as Philmont Scout Ranch,
complete this form and turn it in to the Council Service Center. These applications are accepted at the Council Service Center
at any time for any future year up until the announced deadline for selections to be made for a particular year.
Deadlines are typically late winter and spring of the prior year, so it is.always best to submit your application early.
Further information about various opportunities, 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 Expedition Itinerary Summaries & Cross References |
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Philmont Council Shoulder Patches
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A Philmont 2012 CSP is available to purchase for $5 each at the Council Scout Shop, 1410 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204, phone (704) 333-5471.
Most patches were purchased by preorder prior to Mar. 9, 2012, but a limited supply of extras may still be available.
This patch is for uniform wear for 2012 MCC participants in any Philmont program, and for patch collecting and trading.
Its design features Philmont's new Gateway at the Camping Headquarters Welcome Center. This new Gateway was recently installed, put to the left of the entrance drive to replace the one knocked down in late 2009 by a bus.
The Tooth of Time, Philmont's most famous landmark, and winter scene of Tooth Ridge are in the background. The Philmont trademark bull, with the cattle brand ghosted on its hindquarter, is on the right.
The radiant violet on the ridge, along with bronze metallic thread for the fleur-de-lis and border, enhance the overall brilliance and special nature of this patch. |
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A Philmont 2011 CSP was available for uniform wear for 2011 participants in any Philmont program, and for patch collecting and trading.
Its design features the 9.003-ft. Tooth of Time, Philmont's most famous landmark, in the center of the New Mexico Zia Sun symbol,
and uses the radiant colors of the New Mexico state flag.
The Philmont trademark bull is on the right.
Mecklenburg County Council's Totem, consisting of a hornets nest, flintlock rifle, and Native American spear, is on the left.
Red metallic thread is used for the New Mexico sun logo and green metallic thread for the lettering & border. |
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A Philmont 2010 CSP was available for uniform wear for 2010 participants in any Philmont program, and for patch collecting and trading.
Its design recognizes BSA's 100th anniversary, with the border, fleur-de-lis, and lettering
with gold-colored metallic thread and the 1910-2010 logo that matches all other MCC Centennial patches.
The Philmont trademark bull includes the cattle brand ghosted on the hindquarter. The background is Baldy Mountain, Philmont's highest peak at 12,441 ft.
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A Philmont 2009 CSP was available for uniform wear for 2009 participants in any Philmont program, and wfor patch collecting and trading.
Its design has the state flags of North Carolina and New Mexico on the left
and the Philmont trademark bull, which includes the cattle brand ghosted on the hindquarter, on the right.
The background is the 9,003-ft. Tooth of Time, Philmont's most famous landmark.
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A Philmont 2008 CSP was available for uniform wear for 2008 participants in any Philmont program, and for patch collecting and trading.
Its design recognizes 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. |
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A Philmont 2007 CSP was available for uniform wear for 2007 participants in any Philmont program, ans patch collecting and trading.
Its design shows an unusual sunrise view of the 9,003-ft. Tooth of Time from the southeast, Philmont most famous landmark.
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Philmont Trail Food Menus
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| D. Reference Material for 2011 Expedition 629-D |
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The Council has three 12-member crews in its contingent for Philmont Expedition 629-D. Dates at Philmont are June 29 - July 11, 2011.
However most Expeditions typically plan two or three days of touring before arriving at Philmont, and the date of departure from Charlotte is expected to be a few days before June 29.
Youth applications were accepted through September 15, 2010, from Scouts and Venturers ages 13 and up who will have completed the 8th grade by June 2011.
Adult applications were also accepted through June 30, 2010, using the High Adventure Adult Leader Application form.
Adults and Scouts have been assigned to each of the three council crews.
Crewmember assignment, budget, travel and touring plans are being managed by the lead adult advisors of each crew.
Questions may be directed to the Council Service Center, attention Dave Ritchie Program Director, at 1410 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, NC 28204.
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High Adventure Adult Leader Application - turn in deadline extended to June 30, 2010
All adult advisor positions for 2011 have been filled.
To be considered in a future year complete this form and turn it in to the Council Service Center.
These applications are accepted at the Council Service Center at any time for any future year
up until the announced deadline for selections to be made for a particular year.
Further information about various opportunities, 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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| E. Reference Material for 2009 Expedition 630-D |
The Council had one 10-member and one 9-member crews in its contingent for Philmont Expedition 630-D, with dates June 30 - July 12, 2009.
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| F. Reference Material for 2008 Expedition 629-I |
The Council had three 12-member provisional crews in its contingent for Philmont Expedition 629-I,
with dates June 27 - July 11, 2008.
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| G. Reference Material for 2007 Expedition 713-Q |
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