we have started Philmont training hikes. they are doing amazing with treks over 6 miles at about 2 hours. You can’t train for the altitude, but you can do the miles.

While not everyone has been able to make each outing, we are doing the best we can. I am very impressed with how everyone has done with each hike. I was really excited after Victor showed us a new trail to hike on during our last hike. Less concrete is always a win.

The lottery is finished. We got our top pick, trek 16. Lots of program and great staff camps. Looks to be a lot of fun. Now, the serious training starts.

Our site was down for a few days when one of the plugins caused a catastrophic error. it took a few days to find the problem and fix it. Luckily our hosting site was a huge help in finding the problem and it is fixed now. All of our content is back up and available.

The first planning meeting is in the books. We had a full crew, then lost one. We found 1 scout from another troop and are back to a full crew again. Looks to be another amazing trip.

We have amazing news about our 2024 Philmont trek. Mark is leading that group and we have it FILLED with 5 adults and 7 scouts! We have a full crew with a waiting list. This is an amazing problem to have. And we have a LOT of younger scouts coming up that will be old enough to do High Adventures in the next few years. Troop 55 High Adventure looks like it has a wonderful future ahead of it.

Troop 55 is excited to have Mark take over High Adventure planning from Dave and Myself.

While we have LOVED setting up all the High Adventures over the years, it is time for some one younger to take over. We believer that the future of Troop 55 High Adventures are in good hands with Mark going forward!

We have had enough interest that we have a crew going to Philmont in 2024. Mark is heading up that trek. He had 9 of 12 spots filled and is working to fill the last few. Should be another great trip.