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| | Philmont Scout Ranch Council Contingent |
 | | On 137,000 rugged acres in New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Philmont offers rock climbing, survival, horseback riding, mountain biking, archaeology, gold panning, 30.06 rifle shooting, trout fishing, interpretive programs such as homesteading and buckskinning, and backpacking along miles of scenic trails to campsites in remote valleys and skyhigh meadows. |
 | | Since Philmont’s first camping season in 1939, more than 650,000 Scouts, Venturers and their leaders have participated in the rugged challenge of its backpacking program. |
 | | Youth (who will be 14 and older) and adults from all Scouting programs within the council are encouraged to apply for this experience. |
| www.gswcbsa.org /gswc/events/highadv/philmont.htm (556 words) |
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