Philmont 2021
Troop 179 will be sending a crew to Philmont July 3 -July 25, 2021. This will be the fourth crew the troop has sent to Philmont since 2015 and the fifth high adventure trek since then. There will be an informational session about the trek for Scouts and parents in August 2020. Note: Philmont participants must be at least 14 years of age OR completed 8th Grade and be at least 13 years of age by July 3, 2021.
Philmont 2019
The 2019 crew was at Philmont August 13-21. Highlights of the trek included hiking to the summit of Baldy Mountain (12,441 ft), throwing tomahawks, shooting .50 caliber muzzle-loading rifles, and a challenge course.
Sea Base 2018
The 2018 Sea Base crew traveled to Florida Sea Base August 11-18.
Philmont 2017
The 2017 crew was at Philmont August 13-21. Highlights of the trek included hiking to the summit of Black Mountain (10,889 ft), shooting black powder rifles and shotguns, and a rock climbing.
Philmont 2015
The 2015 crew was at Philmont August 13-21. Highlights of the trek included hiking to the summit of Baldy Mountain (12,441 ft), rock climbing, a challenge course, and horse back riding.