Philmont covers over 214 square miles.  While it is possible to get messages to hikers in the back country, it is difficult.  The Philmont staff does an amazing job of keeping track of every crew in the back country during all treks.

To send mail to a scout:

Trek participants’ address at Philmont is:

Your Name + Expedtition Number
47 Caballo Road
Cimarron, NM 87714

The emergency phone number at Philmont is 575-376-2281. Telephone calls to campers are restricted to EXTREME EMERGENCIES ONLY.

You will need to know the crew/expedition number for them to find the crew.

Expedition numbers:

704-I-01 Troop 55

704-I-02 Troops 29/42

704-I-03 Troop 2