Crew 2: Pick Your Own Adventure
Medium difficulty, maximum fun. The youth crew members vote on the itinerary, balancing great hiking miles with the best program activities on the ranch.
Medium Difficulty
The Balanced Trek
Advisor: TBD
Goal: A fully youth-voted itinerary matching the crew's own preferences and pace.
Crew 2 offers the classic Philmont experience. It is not an "easy" hike—you are still carrying 40 pounds over rugged Rocky Mountain trails—but the mileage allows for more time at program camps to truly enjoy the history and activities of the area.
Still a Real Trek
Flexible pace doesn't mean easy. All members must meet Philmont's strict physical standards and actively participate in all troop training hikes.
Potential Itinerary Highlights
- Targeting specific scenic southern peaks like Mt. Phillips.
- Spending time fly fishing in the pristine Cimarron river systems.
- Immersive program camps: Blacksmithing at Rayado, spar pole climbing at Crater Lake, or gold panning at Cypher's Mine.
- Flexible hiking pace set by the youth Crew Leader.