Autumn Adventure
Fall is the best time to camp at Philmont!
Experience the pleasure of hiking the Philmont backcountry in the beautiful
New Mexico fall weather, when the aspen trees change to gold. A trained Philmont
guide will accompany your group to areas where you can enjoy the splendor of
fall color.
Autumn Adventure crews:
- Enjoy warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights.
- View the splendor of Philmont fall colors.
- Gaze at wildlife preparing for winter.
- Photograph the panorama of peaks.
- Fish for trout in sparkling streams.
Autumn Adventure treks are scheduled from September through October. Each trek
can be scheduled to fit the schedule of the group attending and can vary from a
leisurely day hike to an extended backpacking expedition.
Who May Participate?
Autumn Adventure is open to crews of seven to 12 participants accompanied by
an Autumn Adventure guide. Larger groups are organized into multiple crews. A
crew may be assembled from a Boy Scout troop or Venturing crew, or an all-adult
group such as unit, district, or council committee members. All participants
must be registered members of the BSA.
Youth participants must be at least 14 years of age or in the eighth grade at
the time of participation, and youth groups must be accompanied by at least two
adult leaders. Coed youth groups must have at least one adult male and one adult
female leader.
Every participant is required to have a current medical examination within the
previous 12 months and meet requirements for physical condition. Philmont requires at
least one crew member be certified in CPR and first aid.
What Activities Do Treks Include?
There are four programs offered through Autumn Adventure:
- Council/Group Trek Planning - Cover pre-trek planning and training,
visit areas of the ranch that you are interested in seeing on your summer
trek. This is a great time for adults to see what it takes to bring a
crew to Philmont. You will have a chance to meet with some of the key
Philmont leadership as well.
- High Adventure Planning - Learn techniques and tips for planning
a High Adventure trip for your unit. You will have a chance to see how
Philmont puts together a High Adventure trek so that you can plan one
for your home unit.
- All-Adult Crews - A great opportunity for team building and
planning for your troop, district, or council. What better way to bring
a group together than fly fishing on the Rayado River or taking in the
hanging aspen?
- Traditional Crews - A great experience for scouts wit hextra time
in the fall. This experience is for crews of 7 to 12 members with youth
giving leadership to the crew. You will have a chanced to experience
the outdoors at its best.
What is the Autumn Adventure patch?
The distinctive Autumn Adventure patch is a recognized symbol of participation
in a fall trek. It must be earned by completing Philmont Autumn Adventure
training.
2008 Information and Reservations
Click here to download a printable copy of all
2008 Autumn Adventure information and reservation form.