Patriots’ Path Council currently have crew positions available to units that are planning an adventure to Philmont Scout Ranch in the summer of 2026. The aptly named “Pinnacle of Scouting” lies in Northeast New Mexico in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

The applications to join one of the Patriots’ Path Council Philmont contingents for the fifteen (15) day (14 night) adventure can be done online on the council’s website at https://247scouting.com/forms/358-philmont2026crews. The link is also available on the council’s High Adventure website and at Watchu.org.

There are 4 crews in each of the 5 contingents for a total of 20 crews. The departure dates and return dates for the contingents are:

• Tuesday, June 23 to July 7, 2026 (4 crews)
• Wednesday, June 24 to July 8, 2026 (4 crews)
• Thursday, June 25 to July 9, 2026 (4 crews) – This contingent is #1 on the waitlist from Philmont and may not be available at time of selection.
• Thursday, July 9 to July 23, 2026 (4 crews)
• Tuesday, July 14 to July 28, 2026 (4 crews)
• Wednesday, July 15 to July 29, 2026 (4 crews)

For the initial application a minimum of 6 youth and 2 adult names are required. Units may register for multiple crews and units can create a combined crew with neighboring units. In the event you do not have 6 youth and 2 adults, please submit a registration with the names you have. With approval from the advisors, the council can create full crews by combining multiple partial crew applications. Units that do not have enough interest for a full crew, may also send an email to Chief Watchu ([email protected]) stating the number of scouts and adults that are interested.

All Patriots’ Path Council crews will participate in the Watchu Training program – an 18-month “get ready” program, which consists of:

• five (5) advisor briefings,
• one (1) advisor skills training session and
• a full weekend simulated Philmont program for the whole crew.

In addition, the council will manage your payments, make the airline reservations and distribute payments to Philmont, the airline and the Colorado tour operator.

For all enquiries or questions, please email Chief Watchu at [email protected].