The following documents are available for the preparation of your crew. They are listed in the order issued with a short description of their contents.

• Philmont Council and Unit Planning Guide - by January Advisor Briefing – general information (one per crew)
• Philmont Annual Health and Medical Record – by January Advisor Briefing – multi-page form, including participation advisories and height/weight chart (one per crew member)
• Philmanac: A Trekker’s Guide to the Philmont Backcountry - January Advisor Briefing - information about every camp at Philmont (one per crew
• Philmont TREKS - Itinerary Guide - mailed to each crew in March – detailed description of each available itinerary, including camp information and programs (one per crew)
• Philmont Guidebook to Adventure – mailed to each crew in March – invaluable pocket-sized reference, including equipment lists, health and safety guidelines, program descriptions and much more (one per crew member)
• Philmont Maps: Map of the South area and Map of the North area – additionally a Souvenior overall map is mailed to each crew in March – a map for planning purposes (one per crew, additional copies available from Tooth of Time Traders)
• Philmont Eagles Soaring High – pocket-sized devotional booklet for Christians, Muslims, and Jews – (one per crew Chaplain Aide usually provided during May's Watchu Mountain Adventure, plus one per crew member issued after arrival at Philmont)