Philmont Scout Ranch - Individual Treks
New Mexico
At Philmont Scout Ranch there are a host of alternate programs geared to the individual. The main Philmont page can be found here.
Philmont Individual Treks
Trail Crew Trek |
Order of the Arrow Trek |
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Trail Crew Trek (TCT) is a 14-day co-ed program focused on conservation project facilitation and personal leadership development. Participants will spend the first week at a remote backcountry work site learning the hard skills needed to design and construct hiking trail. After the work week, the crew will depart from the work site for a one-week backcountry trek. (Copy from Philmont Scout Ranch)
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Constructed with the ideals of the Order of the Arrow at its center, the OA Trail Crew focuses on personal growth through cheerful service and challenging outdoor experiences. The first week participants will build trail at a remote backcountry worksite and will learn skills needed to successfully trek through Philmont their second week at the ranch. (Copy from Philmont Scout Ranch)
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Ranch Hands Trek
Ranch Hands is a program for Scouts and Venturers who have knowledge of horsemanship and horse care and want to expand their skills and experience. The Ranch Hand crew will work with the horse department staff, taking care of Philmont’s 300 horses and 80 burros, hauling hay, saddling, and performing other horse program tasks. (Copy and photo from Philmont Scout Ranch)
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Rayado Trek
Led by two Philmont Rangers, participants will hike many miles, summit mountains, and overcome mental barriers by facing and adapting to unexpected conditions. (Copy from Philmont Scout Ranch)
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Roving Outdoor Conservation School (ROCS) |
Stem Trek
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Through hands-on learning in its forests, rivers, alpine meadows and mountaintops, participants will learn to be inquisitive and engaged in the native world around them. (Copy from Philmont Scout Ranch)
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Led by knowledgeable staff, participants will explore modern scientific principles, as well as historical examples of technology employed by miners, loggers, and homesteaders during the 19th century. STEM Trek is a co-ed experience. (Copy from Philmont Scout Ranch)
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