Guidebook to Adventure
Your Complete Source for Preparation
Before you set foot on the trail, the best way to prepare is by downloading and reading Philmont’s Guidebook to Adventure and Advisors Guidebook to Adventure. These comprehensive resources are updated annually and contain everything you need to know from gear checklists and crew responsibilities to base camp procedures, safety protocols, and what to expect on the trail.
Philmont Preparedness Webinar
Get your crew and yourself ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Below, you’ll find a wealth of resources to help you understand what to expect on the trail, choose the right gear, and build strong teamwork before you even set foot outside your door.
These broadcasts provide valuable supplemental information to help you prepare for your upcoming trek. Each session lasts about an hour and is hosted as a Zoom webinar, featuring a live Q&A where all attendees can ask questions and get answers in real time.
After registration, you will receive an email invitation to the series of Preparedness Webinars for the coming year.
2026 Season Prep-Seminar Schedule
| DATE | TOPIC | |
|---|---|---|
| OCTOBER 15, 2025 | Preparing for a Philmont Trek Overview, planning, & introduction to Philmont preparedness! | |
| NOVEMBER 19, 2025 | Gear – What you need for a trek at Philmont | |
| DECEMBER 17, 2025 | Itineraries & Crew Leadership– How to select the best itinerary for your crew and understand key youth leadership roles | |
| JANUARY 21, 2026 | Health & Safety – Medical forms, first aid kids, medical conditions, and support from the Philmont Infirmary | |
| FEBRUARY 18, 2026 | Food and Cooking – How cooking, trail food, and replacement meals work at Philmont | |
| MARCH 18, 2026 | Base Camp Procedures – Expectations for you crew’s first and last day and how to ensure it goes smoothly | |
| APRIL 15, 2026 | Review and Final Updates | |
We’re excited to have you join us! Leading up to the broadcast, we’ll email a link to your registration contact and lead advisor to watch and participate in Q&A.
For those not attending that program year, a YouTube link to watch the broadcast will be available on our social media accounts, such as our Facebook page.
If you can’t attend live, don’t worry—every session will be uploaded to THIS LINK within a week. Our complete 2025 seminar series is still posted, and can be viewed HERE.
Earn Your Preparedness Patch
Attend the full series of webinars, sign the guestbook, and you will become Philmont prepared.