Hiking Tips
Day HikesDay hikes usually only last a few hours and are done just to get outside or to train for more difficult hikes.
Things you will need for a day hikes: 1. Day Pack (Regular backpack) 2. At least 2 liters of water 3. Hiking boots 4. Snacks (beef jerky, fruit snacks, granola bars, etc) 5. Scout pants 6. Polypro shirt 7. Map of the area 8. First-aid kit 9. Compass |
Overnight HikesOvernight hikes are usually events that last a weekend. Scouts design these types of hikes to train for high venture activities such as Philmont.
Things to bring on Overnight hikes: 1. Hiking bag and/or Day pack 2. Three liters of water 3. Hiking boots 4. Polypro shirt 5. Scout pants 6. Snacks 7. Food for the weekend 8. Change of clothes 9. Extra socks 10. Portable gas stove 11. Cooking pot 12. Map of the area 13. Mess kit (spoon, fork, bowl and knife) 14. Collapsible 5 gallon water jug 15. Rope 16. Sleeping Bag and pillow 17. Tent 18. First-aid kit 19. Flash lights 20. Pocket knife |
PhilmontPhilmont is a high venture ranch in the Cimmaron, New Mexico sepecifically for scouts 14 and over. You must be at least a first class scout to sign up for a Philmont trek. Philmont is a true test of a scouts mental and physical well being.
Things you need for Philmont:
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