The Watchu Experience
Patriots’ Path Council’s Trail to Philmont

The 18-month Watchu Experience, Patriots’ Path Council’s Trail to Philmont, consists of five distinct phases:

I. Starting the Adventure
II. Getting It All Together
III. Are You Ready?
IV. Traveling and Touring
V. Your Philmont Trek

We, the Watchu team, look forward to assisting you, your family, and your adult advisors as you and your crew prepare for your never-to-be-forgotten Philmont adventure. Philmont is a major challenge - it is NOT “just a hike!” Keep this guide handy - it provides the information you need to successfully prepare for Philmont.

You should have already completed an application and submitted it along with your deposit (a portion of which is non-refundable). If needed, applications can be downloaded from the Quick Links page of the Watchu Experience Web site, www.watchu.org. Failure to submit applications and deposits in a timely manner may result in your crew’s place in a Patriots’ Path contingent being revoked and given to another crew on the Waiting List.

Confirmation of receipt of your registration and deposit will be mailed to you in May. Making subsequent payments per the schedule, using the coupons enclosed with this guide, is required for you to remain a member of the crew.