Category: Announcements

Philmont Scout Ranch prepares to close out the summer of 2021

August 3, 2021 – Waite Phillips once exclaimed, “Nothing worthwhile was ever accomplished without the will to start, the enthusiasm to continue, and, regardless of temporary obstacles, the persistence to the complete.” By the end of the summer, Philmont Scout Ranch will have served 28,229 participants hailing from all corners of the country at its […]

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Philmont ranger places in the U.S. Olympic Trials

July 10, 2021 – On June 26th, Philmont ranger Carson Johnson had the opportunity to compete in the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials for the Men’s 20K Racewalk. Johnson is a sophomore at the University of the Cumberlands. Johnson qualified for the trials with a time of 1:40.03 in the 20k racewalk in May. […]

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Philmont Scout Ranch prepares to open for the summer of 2021

May 14, 2021 – Despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Philmont Scout Ranch is busy preparing to welcome back more than 25,500 participants to its backcountry trek programs this summer and another 1,800+ to the Philmont Training Center in 2021. This decision comes after more than a year of detailed planning and COVID-19 mitigation […]

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2020 Council Camps

The following camps are still accepting units and provisional Scouts for Summer 2020 program! Follow the direct links to their respective web page for more information and to register. Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base Rocky Mountain Council, BSA Near Poncha Springs, CO 719-561-1220 Learn More Missouri River High Adventure Base Sioux Council, BSA Sioux Falls, […]

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COVID-19: Philmont’s Response

Philmont Scout Ranch Update: November 12th Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the BSA is notifying all registrants scheduled to attend one of the national High-Adventure bases of a one-time COVID-19 surcharge fee of $50 per participant. This fee will offset the additional costs associated with operating High-Adventure Bases in accordance with CDC, state and […]

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HOmE on the Range

Quarantine got you stuck in endless Zoom meetings? Catch yourself dreaming about HOmE? Why not invite one of our furry or feathered friends to your next Zoom gathering? We bring you, HOmE on the Range!! For a limited time, we are offering a visit from one of our furry or feathered friends here at Philmont to join your Zoom or Google Meetings. Special guests include burros, cattle, chickens, and horses!  How Do I Sign Up? Click HERE to check availability. […]

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Amtrak BOGO Sale Could Save Your Crew Money

Each summer thousands of Scouts travel by Amtrak to Philmont via the Raton, NM station. The train has been viewed as a safe and educational experience for Scouts. From February 13th to February 17th, Amtrak is running a buy one get one free promotion for any ticket used between March 9th and August 30th! This […]

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Philmont Announces Fire Recovery Donation Match

Support Fire Recovery Efforts with a Matching Gift Philmont Scout Ranch is excited to announce a $1 million donation to the Ute Park Fire Recovery Fund by the PY Foundation of New Mexico. The donation comes via a $100,000 gift each year for the next five years and a $100,000 matching gift to donations raised […]

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New in 2020: 9-Day Treks

Philmont Scout Ranch is excited to announce 9-day treks as an additional program option available to those who want to participate in a Philmont trek. 9-day treks are an excellent option for those who want to spend more than a week in Philmont’s backcountry, but may not be able to make it out for a […]

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2019 was Philmont’s largest summer ever!

Philmont Scout Ranch is excited to announce that the 2019 summer camping season is the largest in its 81 year history, with 24,029 Scouts hiking through the Sangre De Christo mountains this summer. This peak season comes after Philmont was forced to cancel the 2018 season due to fires. The previous record was set in […]

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