Going through Philmont withdrawal? I feel your pain. Fortunately, there’s a way for both of us to get our Philmont fix each week. I’m talking about PhilCast, Philmont Scout Ranch’s new weekly videocast. Each episode highlights
The calendar says summer doesn’t begin for a couple of weeks, but don’t tell that to the folks at Philmont. Summer has arrived at the New Mexico high-adventure base. The first weeklong conference at the
Philmont’s famous 10-day treks fill up fast. In fact, the registration window for next summer has already closed. But there’s still hope, even for Scouts itching to head to Philmont this summer. I’m talking about Philmont’s individual
What’s the next-best thing to visiting Philmont? That’s easy: Winning Scouting magazine’s Thursday giveaway. Sure, winning the giveaway won’t fill you with a lifetime of memories like visiting Philmont would. But, hey, at least this week’s
My first visit to Philmont was for one of the training center’s stellar family programs. It wasn’t my last. During that week there, I met new friends, hiked in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains,
One song from my time as a Scout stands out among all others. I have forgotten most of the words as time has passed, but I still remember the song’s tune and its key lyric:
A tip of my official, BSA-licensed hat goes to the excellent National Supply Group and Philmont’s Tooth of Time Traders. That’s because SNEWS and Backpacker magazine recently honored both retail operations for their quality work in the
Twenty-one days in the beautiful Philmont backcountry? That’s the kind of vacation that us working folk daydream about. You’ll have to forgive me for being jealous of the lucky 16- to 20-year-olds who will spend
It’s still January, but if you’re already thinking about your summer vacation, you’re not alone. We hear ya! Now’s the time to start planning your family’s summer getaway, and many Scouters are heading to Philmont
There are two parts of a Philmont trek—the destination and the journey—and both are important. Reaching the destination means that you and your Scouts accomplished an impressive goal that you'll all remember for a lifetime.