Favorite Links

The Villa Philmonte, the former home of
Waite Phillips, is located on Philmont
property and now a museum.

This page contains a series of links for additional information on Philmont-related topics which we think you will find useful.

We are not responsible for the content of the following sites, which may or may not reflect the views and opinions of the BSA, and do not endorse any products or services they may provide.

Patriots’ Path Council - official PPC Web site
- High Adventure - news and opportunities
- Camp Sommers - YouTube video
- Sabattis Adventure Camp - YouTube videos one and two
Boy Scouts of America - official BSA Web site
Guide To Safe Scouting - Offical Guide for safely running a Scouting event
Boy's Life Archive - Online archive of the Boy's Life Magazine
Scouting Magazine - look up back issues
BSA Fieldbook - online version
BSA Handbook - online introduction
National Advanced Youth Leader Experience (NAYLE) - BSA youth leadership training
Passport to High Adventure - plan you next High Adventure trip
Leave No Trace - the Center for Outdoor Ethics' Web site

Philmont Trading Post - Philmont's Tooth of Time Traders stocks everything for backpacking
BSA On-line Catalog - order official merchandise
Campmor - commercial provider of camping and backpacking equipment
Ramsey Outdoor - commercial provider of camping and backpacking equipment
REI - commercial provider of camping and backpacking equipment
Backpack Shipping Bags - affordable large laundry bags from LaundryBags.net
Scout Direct - commercial provider of backpacking and camping equipment, offers discounts for scouting

Click on the image to watch a video of the Colorado Tour and Philmont with original music by Tom Munch

Blue Sky Adventures - operates Colorado tour for PPC contingents
US Air Force Academy - the impressive military campus located near Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods - a Colorado Springs park with beautiful rock formations; download a hiking map
Pike's Peak Cog Railway provides a scenic ride to the top of Pike's Peak
Giuseppe's Depot - a Colorado Springs favorite while on tour
Echo Canyon Rafters - whitewater rafting outfitter in Canon City; view their promotional video
Tom Munch - Western music entertainment for PPC crews; watch "Wildlands", video of the Colorado Tour and Philmont
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs - home for two nights during the tour; things you need to know

Philmont Scout Ranch - Philmont's official Web site
PhilCast - weekly videocasts to keep in touch with what is happening at Philmont
PhilNews - weekly copies of the staff newspaper with articles about the people and events from the ranch
Philmont Training Center - brochure
Philmont Training Videos - individual and off-season programs, working at Philmont, and equipment tips
Philmont Museums - Philmont web link or brochure
Philmont ROCS Program - a behind the scenes look at Philmont's 21 day program
Selden’s Philmont List - site rich in Philmont information
PhilSearch - research and compare Philmont treks (great site!)
Philmont Forum - information and advice on preparing for Philmont
Philmont List - USSSP sponsored discussion group
Philmont Staff Association - site dedicated to the Philmont Staff
Aerial photos of Philmont - aerial views of the Philmont area
Aerial video of Philmont - fantastic commercial video of Philmont highlighted by 2009 Watchu Crew 630E4 hiking by the Cimarron reservoir near Cathedral Rock
Working for Philmont - information about positions available each summer
Coop Wright's Philmont Advisor's Guide - order form for a comprehensive guide by experienced Philmont advisors and rangers
Philmont Ranger History - explore the history of Philmont's rangers
Tooth Of Time Traders - Philmonts outdoor equipment trading post

Hold your mouse over a photo in the widget for more information, click on it to visit the Web page, download an application, or view a video (the link and explanatory text may take a moment to load)

Historic Cimarron - the Cimarron, New Mexico home page
History of Cimarron - brochure
Walking Tour of Cimarron - brochure
Cimarron Shuttle - an inexpensive way to get to and from Cimarron from Philmont
Cimarron, NM Weather - latest forecast for Cimarron and Philmont
Cimarron, NM High School Web-cam - real-time view of Tooth Ridge
Old Mill Museum of Cimarron - brochure
Philmont Geology - learn about the mountains and how the land was formed
New Mexico Fire Danger - public lands fire restrictions and warnings

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