Philmont History
The first group of people to inhabit what is now known as Philmont Scout Ranch.
Who are The Anasazi?
The three recurring themes in all BNYLT introductions.
What is You, Crew, See it Through!?
This elusive and fast feline is the largest wild cat at Philmont, though it is rarely seen.
What is the Mountain Lion?
The distinctive rock face visible from Base Camp is known by this name, resembling a giant tooth.
What is the Tooth of Time?
Before being donated to the Scouts, Philmont was originally part of this large Spanish land grant.
What is the Beaubien-Miranda Land Grant?
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This type of tree dominates Philmont’s lower elevations and smells like vanilla when scratched.
What is the Ponderosa Pine?
What Important Scouting Principle is practiced on the hike to Hayward?
What is Leave No Trace
Waite Phillips originally called his ranch by this name, meaning “Mountain of the First Son” in Spanish.
What is Philmont?
What important part of the NAYLE uniform do Scouts receive after BNYLT 1?
What are activity shirts?
Out of the ten essentials that all Scouts carry with them at NAYLE, Scouts are always expected to have this.
Water
This legendary structure, known for its distinct red color, is found along the way to and at Camp Hayward.
What are Red Roofs?
This legendary mountain man and scout, associated with the ranch’s lore, is commemorated at Philmont with a replica cabin at Rayado.
Who is Kit Carson?
BNYLTs tie back to this quality that Scouts develop at NAYLE.
What is Servant Leadership
The trail that connects Rayado Ridge and Camp Hayward.
What is The Rayado Creek Trail?
This year marks the official founding of Philmont Scout Ranch.
What is 1938?
What is the title of BNYLT 5?
This harmless animal can be seen all around Rayado Ridge and Base Camp. It is encouraged to accompany scouts on their adventures throughout Philmont.
The Scout Buddy
This is where faculty and participants alike hike every day (hopefully) to fulfill the 11th point of the Scout Law.
The Showerhouses!