For those Scouts that get the opportunity, participating in a trek at Philmont National High Adventure Base is usually the highlight of their scouting career. Philmont is located on 214 square miles of rugged backcountry near Cimarron, New Mexico and offers tailored backpacking treks to crews from across the country. This year, Troop 581 sent two crews to participate in an 11-day backpacking trek. Crews prepare long in advance, choosing from 35 staffed camps that each provide a unique program experience. Scouts must prepare physically and mentally as they must carry all their personal and crew equipment the entire time while navigating the rugged terrain. Our crews this year got to participate in lots of great adventures this summer and you can see just a fraction of their experience in the pictures below. Hopefully it will not be long before the Troop heads back to Philmont!
