Fee: $750 (2026)
A new exciting way to see the Philmont Backcountry in a new modern Fastpacking style. This is a Fastpacking trek that will be out for 4 days and 3 nights in the Philmont Backcountry. A well supported trek that will have individuals from around the country fastpacking in the Philmont Backcountry.
Difficulty Rating:
Super Strenuous
For individuals 18+ that can go 10-20 miles comfortably in a day.
We will require a bit of your running history at registration so that we can verify everyone is capable enough for this trip and that they will also enjoy it. The more in shape you are, the more fun you will have.
We will be following a marked route. Runners can self-paced but are required to hike/run with at least one other on the trails, a guide will sweep behind all on the route. Remember: This is a group trip, not a race. It is all about enjoying the Philmont Backcountry in a new exciting way.
Mileage: Distance covered each day will be 10 to 20 miles. We will start at Abreu at an elevation of 7,197ft and climb over Mt Phillips at 11,657ft and the Tooth of Time at 9,003ft back into Base Camp.
All runners will need to be well prepared as the terrain can be steep and technical.
Gear: At Philmont Fastpack we are looking to us ultra-light gear to move quick and fast. Looking to have pack weights around 10 pounds or less. Find the Fastpack packing list in the program guide here. There will be a vehicle that drives from camp to camp with the trek, so this trek can be a nice intro into fastpacking or a great opportunity to try out new gear as you could add or drop equipment off each day from your pack.
Mileage: Distance covered each day will be 10 to 20 miles. We will start at Abreu at an elevation of 7,197ft and climb over Mt Phillips at 11,657ft and the Tooth of Time at 9,003ft back into Base Camp.
All runners will need to be well prepared as the terrain can be steep and technical.
Gear: At Philmont Fastpack we are looking to us ultra-light gear to move quick and fast. Looking to have pack weights around 10 pounds or less. Find the Fastpack packing list in the program guide here. There will be a vehicle that drives from camp to camp with the trek, so this trek can be a nice intro into fastpacking or a great opportunity to try out new gear as you could add or drop equipment off each day from your pack.
Price: $750
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Not Included:
Refunds:
Participants:
Day 1 (8/15/26) – Arrival Day
Gear Shakedown
Villa Philmonte Tour
Stay in canvas tent at Philmont’s Base Camp
Day 2 (8/16/26) – Car Transport to Abreu, Trek to Apache Springs for the night (11.3 miles, 4,341 gain 2,134 decent)
Day 3 (8/17/26) – Apache Springs to Cyphers Mine (20 miles, 4,507 gain 4,599 decent)
Summit Mt. Phillips
Evening Activity: STOMP!
Day 4 (8/18/26) – Cyphers Mine to Clarks Fork (5.9 miles, 288 gain 2,091 decent)
Cowboy Action Shooting @ Clarks Fork
Day 5 (8/19/26) – Clarks Fork to Base (12.3 miles, 2,906 gain, 3,733 decent)
Summit the Tooth of Time
Spend the Night at Philmont Base Camp
Day 6 (8/20/26) – Departure Date
Plan to depart Philmont sometime between 7am and 10am
All participants will need to upload a Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record, Parts A, B & C into the Gateway (Philmont’s Registration System) before the start of the trip.
All participants of the Philmont Fastpack will need to meet the medical restrictions listed on the Philmont Scout Ranch High-Adventure Risk Advisory.
Click Here, to view the health form and the Philmont Risk Advisory
Feel free to email Austin St. George, with any questions: austin.st.george@scouting.org
Click Here for Packing List and Program Guide PDF
All crews that sign up for a 2026 trek are eligible to receive the limited edition America’s 250 birthday patch after their trek!