Philmont is Transitioning From White Gas Are you planning a Philmont trek for 2027 or beyond? If so, there are some important changes to be aware of regarding cooking stoves and the fuel Philmont provides for them. For decades, Philmont Crews have used white gas to fuel their stoves during their adventures. Both white gas […]
Celebrating the Return of Reloading Programs at Harlan The NRA Foundation Established in 1938, Philmont Scout Ranch has offered wilderness adventures to over a million Scouts from all across the country. Of the 30+ backcountry camps at Philmont, only the staffed camp at Harlan provides the opportunity for Scouts to reload shotshells and then proceed […]
Philmont Land Symposium August 19 – 21, 2025 Philmont recently welcomed partners, experts, and community members to the third annual Philmont Land Symposium, a gathering focused on collaboration and land stewardship. Highlights included updates on Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout restoration, where partners shared successes from the largest native trout project in history, located at the […]
Hailstorm Strikes Philmont Scout Ranch – Support needed for Villa Philmonte Repairs and Restoration. Cimarron, NM – A devastating hailstorm struck Philmont Scout Ranch’s base camp on Sunday, August 10, causing significant damage. Fortunately, no one was injured, and all programs are continuing as scheduled without disruption. Cleanup and repairs are already underway. Staff are […]
Philmont Scout Ranch Launches Reforestation Project Seven Years After Ute Park Fire Cimarron, N.M. –(July 15, 2025) – In 2018, a devastating wildfire swept through the Cimarron River Canyon, igniting near Ute Park and advancing toward the Village of Cimarron. More than 32,000 acres burned, including over 26,000 acres on Philmont Scout Ranch. The fire’s […]
Philmont Scout Ranch Awarded $99,999 Trails+ Grant to Revitalize Historic Trail Connecting Philmont to Old Town Cimarron CIMARRON, N.M. (May 8, 2025) — Philmont Scout Ranch is proud to announce it has been awarded a $99,999 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant from the New Mexico Economic Development’s Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD). This funding will support the […]