PHILMONT 2018 Guidebook To Adventure

1 MISSION OF THE The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Oath and Law.

A PICTURE OF THE FUTURE FOR ’S SECOND CENTURY In Scouting’s second century, we are building the leaders of tomorrow. Scouting’s dynamic and engaging journey beckons to America’s young people. Our exciting programs and outdoor adventures inspire lives of leadership, character, and service. Relevant and adaptive, we are a trusted advocate for youth. Our adult volunteers and employees are widely admired for their leadership excellence. The Boy Scouts of America is strong and financially secure. True to our mission, Scouting reflects our nation in its ethnic diversity and shapes our nation by developing responsible citizens.

VISION STATEMENT – It is the vision of the Philmont Scout Ranch to continue to positively impact the lives of young people and their Scouting leaders through inspiring and effective delivery of the finest Scouting possible through backcountry adventures and training center experiences. It is our further vision that these experiences will be expanded to help meet increasing demands. All future growth must be accomplished with minimal ecological impact on resources to insure the preservation of this great asset to serve future generations of Scouts.

PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH AND TRAINING CENTER Delivering Wilderness and Learning Experiences That Last A Lifetime

2 Table of Contents PHILMONT MAGIC...... 4 AWARDS...... 6 PREPARING AND TRAINING ...... 8 PRACTICE THE PATROL METHOD ...... 10 HIKING AND CAMPING SKILLS...... 11 TIPS ON EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING...... 13 YOUR PERSONAL EQUIPMENT...... 20 EQUIPMENT PROVIDED BY CREW...... 24 EQUIPMENT ISSUED BY PHILMONT...... 25 ESSENTIALS FOR HIKING AT PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH...... 26 ARRIVING AT PHILMONT...... 26 DAY ONE AT PHILMONT...... 27 DAY TWO AT PHILMONT...... 30 DAY THREE AT PHILMONT...... 30 CAMPING AT PHILMONT...... 31 BEARMUDA TRIANGLE...... 34 PRESERVING THE PHILMONT WILDERNESS...... 34 WILDERNESS PLEDGE...... 35 REPORT ARTIFACTS...... 35 SAFE AND HEALTHY CAMPING AND HIKING...... 36 MEDICAL TREATMENT...... 45 PROGRAM FEATURES...... 46-56 PHILMONT MUSEUMS...... 56 MORE PHILMONT SUPERACTIVITIES...... 57 RELIGIOUS SERVICES...... 60 FINAL PROCESSING AT CAMPING HEADQUARTERS...... 60 FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMS...... 62 STAFF OPPORTUNITIES...... 63 MEANINGS AND PRONUNCIATIONS...... 64 INDEX...... 65-66

Copyright ©2018 Philmont Scout Ranch, BSA Cimarron, PHILMONT MAGIC There is a magic spell at Philmont. Long ago the Indians felt it. Later , , and other mountain men were captivated by Philmont Country. A century later, the late Mr. found himself under its spell. His son, Elliott, and his cousins found it almost a necessity to return to Philmont during their high school and college summer vacations. LOCATION AND TERRAIN Philmont is a national High Adventure base, owned and operated by the Boy Scouts of America. Philmont is large, comprising 140,711 acres or about 220 square miles of rugged mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) range of the Rockies in northeastern New Mexico. Thirty-six staffed camps and eighty-four trail camps are operated by the ranch (four camps are in the national forest). Philmont has high mountains which dominate rough terrain with an elevation ranging from 6,500 to 12,441 feet. Philmont has established special use permits with several neighbors: • US Forest Service - Valle Vidal Unit