Troop 11’s Requirements for High Adventure Philmont Trek

• 14yo or older and First Class or higher before trek
• Actively participate in pre-trek preparation activities scheduled for your crew
• Complete First Aid, CPR, and Wilderness First Aid Training
• Must meet Philmont height/weight and medical guidelines at start of trek
• Complete a High Adventure Health & Medical Record (including physical)
• Commit to a physical fitness exercise plan to prepare for the trek
  • Exercise 3-5 times a week for at least an hour to prepare for Philmont
• Actively participate in Philmont crew meetings to be held at 6pm before regular troop meetings
• Be active in your patrol and troop, providing leadership, and attending regular troop activities
• Make monthly payments to cover the cost of the trek and preparation

Pre Trek Preparation and Tentative Schedule

3-May-26	Shakedown Hike #1	Cleburn State Park	6 miles local day hike, 15lb day pack, during May campout
7-Jun-26	Shakedown Hike #2	Fort Worth Nature Center	10-mile local day hike, 35lb full pack
8-Aug-26	Shakedown Hike #3	Lake Mineral Wells Trailway	20 mile day hike, light day pack
6-Sep-26	Shakedown Hike # 4	Celeburn State Park	10 mile day hike, 35lb full pack
11-12 Oct 26	Backpacking Trek #1	Sid Richardson	10 miles with 35lb full pack
14-Nov-26	Shakedown Hike #4	Sid Richardson	5 miles 35lb full pack
12 & 13 Dec 26	Wilderness First Aid Course	Hurst Council Office	Sat 9am – 8pm, Sunday 9am – 3pm
19-21 Feb 27	PHIL-A-PALOOZA Trek Training	Sid Richardson	Training at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch
18-21 Mar 27	Backpacking Trek #2	Guadalupe Peak	Spring Break at Elevation, 3 days/2nights 15 mi
10-Apr-27	Shakedown Hike #5	Ceder Hill State Park	10-mile local day hike, 35lb full pack
30 Apr – 2 May	Backpacking Trek #3	Sam Houston National Forest	3 days/2 nights 20 mi total with packs
June 2027	T11 Summer Camp	TBD	Additional Hiking Opportunities
July 2027	Philmont Trek 12 Day	Philmont	16-day trip

Costs:

Total cost for the trek is $2,422 (12 monthly payments of $201.83 due May 2026 – Apr 2027)

• Cost includes Philmont’s trek fee, pre-trek hikes/shakedowns, CPR & Wilderness First Aid training, travel to and from Philmont, and 3 crew t-shirts.
• Fundraising opportunities, including popcorn, camp cards, and flags, are available to help offset costs. The Philmont crew may plan additional fundraisers.
• Philmont offers need-based scholarships for part of their trek cost, applications open Oct 2026
• Once trek fees have been paid to Philmont ($150 upon registration, $815 Oct, $815 Mar), they are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Any funds paid by Troop 11 are non-refundable once the troop incurs the cost.

Per Person Trek Budget:

Philmont Trek Fee	$1,780
Pre Trek Shakedowns and Training	$354
T-Shirts	$54
Travel (fuel, lodging, and meals)	$163
Contingency/Crew Gear	$ 71
Total	$2,422

Merit Badges and Awards most requirements will be met during pre-trek or the Philmont Trek

• Philmont Arrowhead Patch
• Hiking Merit Badge
• First Aid Merit Badge
• Camping Merit Badge
• Cooking Merit Badge
• Physical Fitness Merit Badge
• Backpacking Merit Badge
• 50 Miler Award
• Paul Bunyan Award

Tentative Trek Schedule for trek starting 7/20/27(trek date not finalized and subject to change)

Trip Day	Trek Day	Date
1	-1	Saturday, July 18, 2026	Depart Burleson, TX spend night in Amarillo
2	0	Sunday, July 19, 2026	Arrive at Philmont day early
3	1	Monday, July 20, 2026	Philmont Check in Process
4	2	Tuesday, July 21, 2026	Depart Camping HQ for Treks
5	3	Wednesday, July 22, 2026	Backcountry
6	4	Thursday, July 23, 2026	Backcountry
7	5	Friday, July 24, 2026	Backcountry
8	6	Saturday, July 25, 2026	Backcountry
9	7	Sunday, July 26, 2026	Backcountry
10	8	Monday, July 27, 2026	Backcountry
11	9	Tuesday, July 28, 2026	Backcountry
12	10	Wednesday, July 29, 2026	Backcountry
13	11	Thursday, July 30, 2026	Backcountry
14	12	Friday, July 31, 2026	Return to Philmont Camping HQ
15	13	Saturday, August 1, 2026	Depart Philmont, 9h drive to Burleson
16	14	Sunday, August 2, 2026	Optional split return trip into two days