The Watchu Experience was featured in the May/June 2005 issue of Scouting magazine. Click on the image to open.

Below are links to documents and Web sites that will help crews get the most out of their Philmont trek. Many documents on this site are PDFs that require Adobe Reader. You can download the free software by clicking on the Adobe icon below.

Getting Started 

• What is Philmont? – a short history of Philmont

• What is the Double H? - a short history of the Double H

• Philmont Nomenclature - definitions of terms used at Philmont and during the Watchu Experience

• "It's Not Just A Hike" - article from the Philmont High Country magazine, June 2004

• "Getting Ready for High Adventure" - article from Scouting magazine, May-June 2005

• Manitou Prayer - "Oh, thou great Manitou..."

• Philmont Grace - "For food, for raiment..."

• Philmont Hymn - "Silver on the sage, starlit skies above..."

Medical 

• Philmont 2008 Medical Form to review for requirements. Sample only, do not use!

• Philmont Medical Form Tips - a guide for filling out the medical form

• Philmont memo on 2008 Medical forms and requirements

• Philmont memo on 2008 Wilderness First Aid training requirements and approved certifications

• Philmont Weight Limits - determine acceptable participant weight for height limits

• Philmont 2008 Trail Food Menu - trail meals, with lists of all ingredients 

Equipment 

•  The Four Expensive Essentials - quality gear is a must!

•  Personal Gear List with Tips - what to look for in gear on the equipment list

Philmont Trek Selection 

• Selecting A Great Trek - a trek selection guide or view a PowerPoint overview (large file) of the process

• PhilSearch - an online trek comparison tool, maps, photos and much more

• Treks Comparison - detailed breakdown of last year's treks

  • Philmont Treks Comparison  (PDF file)

  • Philmont Treks Comparison  (Excel file)

• Sample Post Cards from the TREKS Itinerary Guide to be mailed in when selecting your trek

At Philmont 

• Document Checklist - for administrative check-in and medical rechecks

• Philmont Water Purification Memo - procedures for the new (in 2005) use of Micropur tablets

• Philmont Cell Phone Use - procedures for reporting an emergency by cell phone

•  2008 Rendezvous  - locate crews from PPC you may meet at Philmont

• Philmont GPS Waypoint files - to be programmed or downloaded to your GPS

Philmont and Double H Document Archive 

• Philmont Preparation Resources - descriptions of the documents issued by Philmont

• Philmont Document Archive - past issues of the Philmont Treks/Peaks, Guidebook to Adventure and other documents

• Double H Document Archive - past issues of the Double H Guidebook to Adventure and other documents