Pathway to Adventure Council Announces:

2020 PTAC Contingent to
Philmont High Adventure Base

137,000 acres – 214 square miles of rugged back country in the Sangre de Christo Mountains near Cimarron, New Mexico

Participants MUST BE at least 14 years old OR have completed 8th Grade and be at least 13 by July 7th, 2020.  Twenty-four spaces are available to individuals, Troops, Crews, including Co-ed crews.  Partial units & solo Scouts are encouraged to sign up. Adult positions are also available.  Note: Registration closes April 27, 2019.  All applications are subject to PTAC High Adventure Committee approval.

Leave Chicago, Sunday, July 5th
Depart Philmont & return to Chicago, Sunday, July 19th
Approximately $1,950** per person (price subject to adjustment pending travel costs)

*Includes Philmont Fee, transportation, meals, lodging, 10 mile hikes, Cooking/Contingent Weekend Shakedowns, Training/Planning, Trail Tshirts, Philmont Belt & Buckle, Philmont Crew photo and more.

Payment Schedule

$375 due with registration.

April 27th, 2019, $450

September 20th, 2019, $450

February 15th, 2020, $350 

May 1st, 2020, $325 (estimated, pending actual travel costs)

Due to Limited Space in the contingent, excess registrations will be placed on a waitlist.

If you cancel, you are obliged to find a qualified replacement.  Fees already paid are transferable.  All replacements must be approved by the Council High Adventure committee and by the PTAC Contingent leadership.  No replacements will be allowed 30 days before departure; full payment is forfeited. 

Camperships to cover a portion of the trip cost are available

For more info/questions contact Tony Skiroock at anthonyskiroock@gmail.com