trainer
Philmont Guide Matt Rendhal
demonstrating proper water
treatment at Crags Camp.

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Patriots' Path proudly presents a series of short amateur Philmont training videos to help you prepare for your Philmont experience. Many of these training videos would not have been possible without the assistance of the Patriots' Path all-adult Autumn Adventure crew and special contributions of their guide, Matt Rendhal, during September, 2008.

Click on a link to access the video. Nearly all are in the Windows Media (wmv) format and are best viewed with Windows Media Player 11. CAUTION! The videos are very large files and are not recommended for dial-up users. Also be aware that due to the large size of the files, it may take a bit of time to download before Media Player begins to display the video.

Scouting groups should feel free to download and use these Philmont training videos IF these requests are followed:

  1. Don't post on another Web site - provide links instead.

  2. Proper acknowledgment of the videos be should given to Patriots' Path Council when shown to your local group along with providing the URL to the Watchu Experience Web site.

  3. Please, no further distribution of the videos.

If you would like to comment on the videos, send Chief Watchu an e-mail. We would like to hear your thoughts.
   

*Persons outside of Patriots' Path Council can contact Chester at 203-400-0939 or sales@laundrybags.us for pricing options and to order your own supply. 

  • Base Camp Day 1 - see what you can expect upon arrival at Philmont
  • Base Camp - a virtual tour of Base Camp and the important buildings you need to know about
    • Part 1 - Welcome Center, Security, Registration, Logistics and Dining Hall
    • Part 2 - Services Building (lockers, food, equipment, mail and fuel), Silver Sage Activity Center and Laundry
    • Part 3 - Advisors Meeting Room, Tooth of Time Traders, Medical and Chapels
    • Part 4 - Tent City, Shower Houses and Advisors Lounge
  • Keys to a Successful Trek - Comprehensive YouTube video covering preparing for your trek.
  • Bear Bags - prevent bear problems using Philmont's bear bag procedures. Note there is a mis-quote on the length of the bear rope in the video. They are 100 feet long, not 100 yards.
  • Bearmuda Triangle - (link to youtube.com) bear safety awareness at Philmont
  • Cup, Bowl and Spoon - eating utensils and how to sanitize them
  • Fire Rings - a safe place to cook your food and contain your camp fires when allowed
  • Foot Care - taking care of your feet is very important
  • Gates - dealing with various gates on Philmont property
  • Hiking - always remember that hiking is a team sport
  • Caterpillar Hiking - make your uphill hiking easier and enjoyable
  • Latrines - explore the types of back country latrines used
  • Laundry In The Back Country - keep clothes clean while in the trail
  • Lightning - staying safe during storms, used with the permission of The Burn Center, Saint Barnabas Medical Center
  • Mini Bears - the big bears are easy to deal with but watch out for this little guy
  • Pack Lines - keep you crew's packs organized while in staffed camps
  • Showers - typical shower facilities found at Philmont
  • Staffed Camp Porch Talk - what to expect when arriving at a staffed camp
  • Supper Demo - an example of how to prepare a Philmont supper
  • Trail Lunch - example of a trail lunch
  • Trash Compacting - make dealing with your trash easier and better for your crew
  • Stream Crossings - follow Philmont's recommendations for crossing streams over log bridges
  • Sumps - used to deal with waste water and the smells they contain
  • Water Purification - make sure your water is safe to drink
  • Water At Staff Camps - a behind the scenes view of safe water at staff camps
Philmont Produced Videos
  • Hiking Boots - tips for finding the right boots
  • Stoves - tips for choosing the right stove for your trek
  • Water Treatment - why and how to treat backcountry water
  • Layering - what to wear to stay comfortable on your trek