Philmont Contingent 707-201
Join the ultimate Scouting adventure of exploring the beautiful backcountry of the Boy Scouts of America’s High Adventures base, Philmont. This premier adventure will have Scouts and Scouters trekking the bases 214 square miles of New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo mountains wilderness. Scouts will have the opportunity to take part in numerous adventures at the camps that they will be spending the night. There are 16 youth and 8 adult slots available for this 10 day expedition.
Scouts will leave Grand Rapids on July 6 taking the Amtrak to Chicago where they will explore downtown Chicago and the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower). They will then depart later that afternoon on the Southwest Chief bound for Raton, NM where they will arrive on July 7 at Philmont. Scouts will then embark on their backcountry experience on July 7. Scouts will get off trail on July 19 and be back in Grand Rapids on July 21. The price includes a shirt, access to the Willis Tower, train ticket, bussing, and all trail food. Food while traveling to and from Philmont will be taken care of by each participant on their own.
This contingent will be hosted by Troop 43.
Philmont Scout Ranch
Tuesday 07-07-2020 12:00 AM ET to
Sunday 07-19-2020 11:59 PM ET Past