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Philmont treks, Northern Tier canoe routes, Sea Base sailing and The Summit. Crews came home with stories, gear lists and training plans, and wrote them all down.
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Are you an Arrowman who’s ready to be challenged mentally, physically, and spiritually in the great outdoors? If you are up to the challenge, join the Order of the Arrow Trail Crew for a 14-day adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch!
Imagine enjoying a week of quality time at Philmont– with your Key 3 and Key 3s from many other councils – discussing the role of the Key 3 and how they work together to build and operate a successful Scouting program.
Roving Outdoor Conservation School (ROCS) and Trail Crew Trek (TCT) have spaces open this summer at Philmont Scout Ranch. Tell your Scouts and Venturers.
Elliott Waite "Chope" Phillips, Silver Buffalo Award recipient and son of Philmont donor Waite Phillips, died April 26 at his home in Amarillo. He was 97.
The bike maker Trek has recalled almost 1 million bicycles. But those Trek bikes used at the Summit Bechtel Reserve are not included in the Trek recall.
The Philmont Leadership Challenge and Summit Leadership Challenge apply the skills acquired in Wood Badge to an outdoor experiential learning environment.
Summit Bechtel Reserve signs were named Best Sign Systems of 2015 by the appropriately named industry magazine called Signs of the Times.
Philmont - Where Spirits Soar is a coffee-table style book capturing the majesty and beauty of Philmont. I think it is out of print now unfortunately, as it was published in 1989, though it can be found online from a few sellers.
Think of the fun your Scouts could have on a weekend adventure at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. A few days in the fresh air with countless outdoor activities at your fingertips could make for trip your team will remember for a lifetime.
As recounted by Jackie Freeman (adult leader, trek 813 E 1991): Day 9. [Aug. 21] The final day at Philmont had us up, pecking, hitting the trading post several times, and out of the tents by 10:00am. We visited the museum and were impressed by the books and the Ernest Thompson Seton paintings and the…
As recounted by Jackie Freeman (adult leader, trek 813 E 1991): Day 8. [Aug. 20] Day 8. We got up, ate, packed, and were on the trail by 7:30am. A record for us. The hike up to Shafer's Pass was very UP and very slow.
As recounted by Jackie Freeman (adult leader, trek 813 E 1991): Day 6. [Aug. 18] The most ridiculous and frustrating day of all. We woke up and cleaned up camp quickly since there was no breakfast. One advantage. Went down the trail past the staff cabin and up to the corral for horseback riding.
As recounted by Jackie Freeman (adult leader, trek 813 E 1991): Day 2. [ Aug. 14.] Met Teri for breakfast and then off for the rest of the processing. We started at the Health Lodge, then we were issued our crew gear, tents, and first day of food.
Have Exploring and/or Learning for Life responsibilities? This conference is for you! District and Council Key 3s, commissioners at all levels, and district and council committee members with Exploring and Learning for Life responsibilities are invited to attend this conference during week 3 of Philmont 2015 at Philmont Scout Ranch, June 21 – 27.
As recounted by Jackie Freeman (adult leader, trek 813 E 1991): Day 1. [Aug 13] The sights from the train became more interesting on Tuesday. Kansas was full of sunflowers. We spotted an old abandoned Spanish mission on a hillside in Colorado.
I found a nice write-up my mom had written about our trek to Philmont in 1991 . I'll give a day-by-day recount of what we did. I'm sure things have changed there a little since then, but I'm sure a lot has stayed the same too.
Well, my troop got a pick in the 2016 Sea Base lottery. Not for the Out Island Adventure I was hoping for, but we got two crews for Coral Reef Sailing which should be pretty amazing too. The deposit has been sent, we've got 13/16 spots filled, and now to start saving up some money.
If the polar blast has you dreaming of warm sand, tropical waters, and no ice in sight, it’s time to register for a conference at the Florida Sea Base . This time next year, you could be basking in the sun in the Florida Keys, gaining invaluable Scouting insight (and perfecting your tan).
Learn to take better smartphone photos and share them effectively at the BSA's Visual Storytelling Workshop, set for June 7 to 13 at Philmont.
… you know you'd like to go! Getting a high adventure trip off the ground sounds difficult, but you can make it happen for your Scouts. This week I'll discuss some of the things you need to do to set up high adventure, and answer email questions about attendance at outings, and advise a new committee…
Philmont individual programs are perfect for a young man or young woman who wants to experience Philmont as an individual or with a smaller group.
Attention Council, Area, and Regional Key 3 and board members! Are you looking for one of a kind leadership development course? You’ll find it when you join us at Philmont Scout Ranch June 8 – 12, 2015. At the Creating Organizational Excellence course in the Philmont Training Center, you’ll hear from BSA leadership, like National President…
Posted in Adventure Brave The High Adventure troop program feature for Boy Scouts will help a PLC plan a month of activities based on a high adventure campout. The campout should enourage Scouts to get out of their comfort zones and try something new
The STEM Trek blends Philmont's famous backcountry programs with STEM-focused activities sure to inspire, educate and entertain Scouts and Venturers.
The lottery application period is open for the next 30 days for Florida Sea Base treks in 2016. My troop is definitely going to put in for some options. I'm waiting to hear back from the scouts on which ones we should do.
The Philmont dining fly or crew tarp is a 12′ by 12′ nylon tarp rigged for simple, easy setup. Hiking sticks or trekking poles can be used as poles, eight stakes and three paracord lines are all else that's required.
Help a Philmont mini-bear find food as it leaps from tree to tree in BL's newest game! Help one of Philmont Scout Ranch's infamous mini-bears gather food as it leaps from tree to tree in the Philmont Mini-Bear Dash.
A Commissioner Training Conference will be held at the Florida Sea Base from January 18-23. This conference is designed to provide an open forum for sharing best practices and current ideas for commissioners at all levels of the BSA. Whether you directly serve a unit, serve as a roundtable commissioner, or as an administrative commissioner…
So I have what is close to a 5-year plan. And I've had one for several years, and it slowly evolves as the years tick by. But I've often wondered if it is a selfish plan, you see most of it simply involves what awards I can earn for myself.
Current and former Summit Bechtel Reserve staffers are invited to become charter members of the Summit Bechtel Reserve Staff Association.
It is official! Boy Scout Troop 68 of Melrose is going to Philmont Scout Ranch in the summer of 2016. Our committee chairperson received confirmation of our trek registration last week. Let the planning begin! It has been a decade since the troop went to the ranch.
Consider this your formal invitation to spend a week next summer at Philmont Training Center, the national training center of the Boy Scouts of America.
When you participate in a program at Philmont Scout Ranch, whether a 12 day trek or a training session, you should try to schedule a tour of the summer home of Waite Phillips, known as the Villa Philmonte. The home now serves as the anchor of the Philmont Training Center (PTC) and is only a…
Although it seems like the 2013 National Scout Jamboree just wrapped up, the official theme and logo for the next jamboree-planned for July 19-28, 2017-have been released. The 2017 theme, "Live Scouting's Adventure," symbolizes the adventurous spirit and exciting high-adventure and outdoor opportunities available to youth and adult members in Scouting.
On November 4, the voters of West Virginia overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the state constitution that will allow the Summit Bechtel Reserve to be leased or used to generate revenue while still being exempt from property taxation. The use of the SBR will be guided by the BSA's tax-exempt bond funding and laws prescribing…
Northern Tier's Ely Trail staff director received the following letter from a Scoutmaster. The letter is a true testimonial to the benefit of having a Northern Tier interpreter and the value of a Northern Tier trek: Good afternoon: I wanted to provide some feedback on our troop's Northern Tier experience.
If you're looking to attend Northern Tier, Philmont, Sea Base or the Summit Bechtel Reserve in 2015 or 2016, I've got the details you need.
Recently, all Scout executives received an email with details on how to submit an invitation list to the Philmont Training Center (PTC) for 2015 conferences. The PTC invitation process enables you and your council staff to submit names of Scouters from your council to receive a personalized invitation from the Chief Scout Executive to attend…
The next few years promise to be exciting for Scouting as our traditional programs will be updated based on several years of volunteer-led research and development. These changes are part of the BSA's current strategic plan that emphasizes the need for dynamic and relevant programing for today's youth.
It seems like we just finished catching our breath from the 2013 National Jamboree when we are now announcing the official theme and logo for the next Jamboree in 2017 – where has the time gone? From going big and getting wild in 2013, in 2017, we will "Live Scouting's Adventure."
West Virginia voters approved an amendment that allows the Summit Bechtel Reserve to host non-Scouting groups while maintaining its tax-exempt status.
I've seen this video mentioned on a couple of sites recently, so I figured I'd check it out. All I can say is beautifully done. I hope scouts in my troop want to go experience the magic of Philmont someday and have memories like this. Philmont: A Love Letter
In his four-minute film, "Philmont: A Love Letter," Tucker Prescott offers a stunning glimpse into why many call Philmont "God's country."
Found this as I was bouncing around the internet. Tucker Prescott pretty much sums up my feelings for Philmont in this short video. I WANNA GO BACK TO PHILMONT.. Enjoy.. And great job Tucker! Have a Great Scouting Day! Philmont: A Love Letter from Tucker Prescott on Vimeo .
As you may already know, The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, or just SBR for short, is guided by four core values: leadership, training, sustainability and adventure. Scouting itself is an adventure of many kinds, not just physical. The mental, emotional and even spiritual challenges to achieve all that Scouting offers are an adventure…
High Adventure...
Yeah, I know it's Friday...but I read about the Philmont Photo Archive on the Bryan on Scouting blog and had to check it out. I was hoping they've digitized back far enough to have my trek from when I was a youth.
The youngest of the BSA's national high-adventure bases, the Summit still boasts a rich history. Take a look at the coverage of the base in Scouting magazine starting in 2010.
The Summit Bechtel Reserve's 2015 offerings come in three flavors: national high-adventure base, national Scout camp and national training center.
Take a peek at the Florida Sea Base as it appears in the Scouting magazine archives, starting when the base first opened in the early 70s.
