Philmont stays with you long after you leave. Whether you’ve stood on the Tooth of Time, sent a crew, served on staff, attended a conference, or believe in what this place represents, you are part of the Philmont story.
Friends of Philmont is a community of supporters who help care for the Ranch, strengthen programs, and ensure that future generations experience the adventure, leadership, and connection to the outdoors that define Philmont.
Your first step back to Philmont
Base Camp Friends are the foundation of the Friends of Philmont community. This level is about staying connected and having access to meaningful ways to engage with the Ranch year-round. Base Camp membership is rooted in Philmont’s legacy, inspired by 1938, the year Waite Phillips gifted this land to Scouting.
As a Base Camp Friend, you receive:
*Are you under the age of 30? If you are under 30, you can join at the Base Camp level for $38. This reduced rate is made possible through the generosity of others, helping ensure the next generation can stay connected to Philmont and its mission.
Help elevate the experience
Switchback Friends deepen their connection to Philmont and gain earlier, more consistent access to experiences and insights from across the Ranch.
As a Switchback Friend, you receive:
Make a lasting impact
Peak Friends play a leadership role within the Friends of Philmont community. This level offers the closest connection to the Ranch, its people, and its future.
As a Peak Friend, you receive:
A lasting commitment to Philmont
The Tooth of Time level represents a lifelong connection to Philmont and a commitment to helping care for the Ranch for generations to come. This is more than a membership. It is a statement of stewardship and belonging.
As a Tooth of Time Friend, you receive:
All Friends have the opportunity to participate in a rotating calendar of unique Philmont experiences throughout the year, which may include:
Behind-The-Scenes &
Immersive Access:
See Behind-the-scenes of Ranch operations, including facilities, food logistics, conservation work, livestock, and museum programs, paired with exclusive virtual and in-person experiences.
Service and conservation engagement:
Hands-on service and conservation opportunities that directly support the Ranch while allowing participants to contribute to the land and its long-term sustainability actively.
Creative, educational, and skill-based experiences:
Creative and learning retreats, including photography, writing, music, painting, and outdoor skills, offering opportunities for both personal development and skill-building in a Philmont setting.
Flexible and varied adventure options:
Flexible adventure experiences such as day hikes, short backcountry overnights, and seasonal themed weekends, along with unique program formats like hut-to-hut style treks and pilot programs that expand beyond traditional trek structures.
Connection and continued engagement:
Opportunities to reconnect through reunion crews or shared experiences with family and friends, supported by seasonal and rotating offerings that provide new ways to experience Philmont throughout the year
Philmont has always been a place that changes lives.
Friends of Philmont ensures that it continues.
Your involvement helps care for the Ranch today while building what comes next for future generations.