Rayado
June 20 - August 9
Rayado
Are you ready to test your limits? On Rayado, you will join Scouts and Venturers from across the country to build the advanced outdoor skills and confidence you need to lead groups in the backcountry. Get ready for three weeks of rugged trails, intense teamwork, and unknown challenges. Led by two Philmont Rangers, participants will hike many miles, summit mountains, and overcome mental barriers by facing and adapting to unexpected conditions. You never know what adventure is waiting over the next mountain.
Rayado is designed to challenge participants’ physical and mental abilities. The program is known for developing outdoor leadership, problem solving, and advanced outdoor skills, including:
- Wilderness backpacking skills
- Navigation techniques
- Communication and group dynamics
- Advanced backcountry cooking skills
- Wilderness stewardship (including Leave No Trace skills and ethics)
- Backcountry first aid and emergency procedures
Rayado participants will explore many areas of the Ranch and enjoy activities unique to the program. To maintain the elements of surprise and discovery, specific details about trek activities are not disclosed in advance.
Who May Participate?
To be able to participate in the Rayado program, participants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America.
- Be 15 years old by the date the program begins and not yet 21.
- Be in excellent physical condition and able to hike 10 or more miles with a 40- to 50-pound backpack. (Philmont height and weight guidelines will be strictly enforced.)
- Have mastered the skills of Leave No Trace camping and backpacking. (Previous Philmont experience is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.)
- Complete a BSA Annual Health and Medical Record.
2024 Session Dates
There are two sessions of Rayado, each of which includes multiple treks for both male crews and female crews. Sessions dates are the same every year.
Session #1: June 20 – July 10 (Session #1 Information Packet)
Session #2: July 20 – August 9 (Session #2 Information Packet)
Register for Rayado – Men
Register for Rayado – Women
Register: By individual
Season: Summer
Age: 15 years old by the start date and not yet 21 by the end date
Crew Size: Provisional Crew will be organized by Philmont
Leadership: 2 adult leaders provided by Philmont
Registration: Anytime
| Rayado Toolbox | |
| Traditional Trek Details | 2024 Crew Packet |
| 2025 Registration Information | 2024 Guidebook to Adventure |
| Fees and Scholarships | 2024 Guidebook to Adventure for Advisors |
| 2025 Financial Aid Application | Shakedown Guide |
| Trek Requirements | Facilities |
| Health and Medical Record | Patches and Awards |
| Planning Calendar | Equipment List |
| 2024 Itinerary Guidebook | Dining in The Backcountry |
| Philmont Prep Seminars | New Mexico Fishing License |
| Traveling to Philmont | Promote Your Philmont Trek |
| 2024 Custom Crew Shirts | Council & Unit Planning Guide |
| Crew Photos |
| Discover Philmont Scout Ranch | |
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