Philmont History
Beyond
The Nature of Philmont
Hiking
100

The first group of people to inhabit what is now known as Philmont Scout Ranch.

Who are The Anasazi?

100

The three recurring themes in all BNYLT introductions.

What is You, Crew, See it Through!?

100

This elusive and fast feline is the largest wild cat at Philmont, though it is rarely seen.

What is the Mountain Lion?

100

The distinctive rock face visible from Base Camp is known by this name, resembling a giant tooth.

What is the Tooth of Time?

200

Before being donated to the Scouts, Philmont was originally part of this large Spanish land grant.

What is the Beaubien-Miranda Land Grant?

200
How Many BNYLT presentations are there?

6

200

This type of tree dominates Philmont’s lower elevations and smells like vanilla when scratched.

What is the Ponderosa Pine?

200

What Important Scouting Principle is practiced on the hike to Hayward?

What is Leave No Trace

300

Waite Phillips originally called his ranch by this name, meaning “Mountain of the First Son” in Spanish.

What is Philmont?

300

What important part of the NAYLE uniform do Scouts receive after BNYLT 1?

What are activity shirts?

300

Out of the ten essentials that all Scouts carry with them at NAYLE, Scouts are always expected to have this. 

Water

300

This legendary structure, known for its distinct red color, is found along the way to and at Camp Hayward.

What are Red Roofs?

400

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?

400

BNYLTs tie back to this quality that Scouts develop at NAYLE.

What is Servant Leadership

400
The three types of Bears that Scouts and Scouters may encounter on Rayado Ridge.
What are Microbears (ants), minibears (i.e., squirrels), and black bears?
400

The trail that connects Rayado Ridge and Camp Hayward.

What is The Rayado Creek Trail? 

500

This year marks the official founding of Philmont Scout Ranch.

What is 1938?

500

What is the title of BNYLT 5?

What is Team Strengths?
500

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

500

This is where faculty and participants alike hike every day (hopefully) to fulfill the 11th point of the Scout Law. 

The Showerhouses!