What is Philmont?
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The biggest test of manhood in the world. 12 days of backpacking in the New Mexico highlands, anywhere from 70-90 miles among 12 thousand foot mountains. Their trademark is big manly 12 inch body armor belt buckles.
Find a big tough guy, and look at his belt. THAT, my friend, is Philmont.
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The largest youth camp in America. The most beautiful place in the world, located in Cimarron, New Mexico. It is known for its training facilities and extraordinary backpacking and cavalcade treks. They have special programs that allow young men and women the chance to hike the entire backcountry and learn new and valuble skills. The most extraordanary of these programs is Rayado, a three week backpacking trip.
Bill: How was your trek at Philmont.
Aaron: Are you joking me, it was amazing! I've never been any place that awesome!
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Philmont is the craziest thing you could ever do...12 or so days out in the rockies of New Mexico...you carry everyhting on your back...
You will never hike as much as you do in Philmont...ever..
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1. a large plot of land in the New Mexican rockies where boys become men on treks anywhere from 10 to 21 days long.
2.some people's definitions of hell.
1. scout friend : "dude, i went to Philmont this summer and learned all this great stuff, what did you do?"
Friend of scout: "umm.. wasted my life with video games?"
2. "when you die, you go on an eternal Philmont trek!"
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