Trek/Reunion General FAQ Sheet

Answers to your questions.....


In order to go on the PSA Trek, you must:
  • Be among the fist 60 persons to register (limited spots available)

  • AND
  • Register and make full payment by the deadline

  • AND
  • Be a registered member of the BSA (you must register in your home Council)

  • AND
  • Be a registered member of the PSA

  • OR
  • Be an immediate family member of a PSA member (PSA member must go on the trek)

  • AND
  • Be at least 14 years of age by the cut-off date or have completed the 8th grade and be at least 13 years of age. (no exceptions, sorry!)

  • AND
  • Have a completed Philmont Scout Ranch Health and Medical Form signed by your physician (originals only, no copies).
* Trek registrations will not be accepted after the cut-off date.

Upon receipt of your deposit for the PSA Trek, a registration packet will be sent to you.


In order to attend the PSA Reunion, you must:
  • Be a registered member of the PSA

  • OR
  • Be an immediate family member of a PSA member (PSA member must be at the reunion)

  • AND
  • Have a completed short medical form (provided upon arrival).

Things to bring for the Reunion
  • Bedding (cots and mattresses provided)
  • Personal tent if you wish (platform tents available)*
  • Personal Stuff (warm showers available)
  • Identifiable sack for smellables (bears available)
  • Warm clothing (cold weather at night available)
  • Canteens
  • Flashlights, sunglasses, hats, rain gear, fishing gear, etc...
  • MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
* Accomodations will not NOT be available at any place in Base Camp other than the designated Reunion site.

* A limited number of small RV parking spaces will be available for the week of the Reunion. These spaces will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis and we do reserve the right to move larger RV's to an alternative location of our choice.


In order to participate in the PSA Service Project*, you must:
  • Be a registered member of the PSA

  • OR
  • Be an immediate family member of a PSA member (PSA member must be at the service project)

  • AND
  • Have a completed short medical form (provided upon arrival)

  • AND
  • Be at least 14 years of age by the cut-off date or have completed the 8th grade and be at least 13 years of age. (no exceptions, sorry!)
* Please note that the PSA Service Project is not a family event, we plan to work and there will be little free time.


Things to bring for the PSA Service Project
  • Personal tents, sleeping pads and sleeping bags (platform tents NOT available)
  • Identifiable sack for smellables (bears available)
  • Warm clothing (cold weather at night available)
  • Canteens
  • Flashlights, sunglasses, hats, rain gear, fishing gear, etc...
  • MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Have questions, concerns and/or comments about the Annual Trek/Reunion/Service Project? Unsure about who can and can't participate? Email the Reunion Committee.


Unless otherwise noted, all orders, membership packets and/or registration materials will be shipped from our offices in New Mexico. Orders from third party vendors are made directly with that vendor and will be shipped from their respective headquarters. Please remember that you must proceed to check-out, fill out your shipping and billing information and finally click on Place Order before your purchase is complete. If you do not receive a confirming email, your order did not go through.
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