2010 Trail Menus and Ingredients
Philmont Trail Meals 2010
We work hard to provide our backcountry participants with a well-balanced, nutritious and health-calorie loaded menu to help give them the energy necessary for a long backcountry trip at altitude. Our meal plans are balanced for every day, and we strongly encourage crews to consume the meals in order (eat Breakfast 1, Lunch 1, and Dinner 1 all on the same day) to keep your calorie counts balanced for each day.
We have compiled a comprehensive list of the ingredients used in each meal. You can download the entire 50-page document by clicking HERE.
Special Food Needs for Allergic or Religious Reasons
Philmont trail food is, by necessity, a high-carbohydrate, high-caloric diet. The menu provides between 2,700 and 3,100 calories per person per day. It is high in wheat, milk products, sugar and corn syrup, and artificial coloring/flavoring. If an individual is allergic to some food products or requires a special diet, suitable trail food must be purchased at home and brought by that individual to Philmont Package each day's meals separately and write the person's name and expedition number on each package. Upon arrival at the ranch, give the food to your Ranger who will take it to Logistics.
Arrangements will be made to transport it to the appropriate backcountry commissaries for your crew. There is no fee reduction for individuals who bring their own food. Appropriate substitutions can be arranged for food served in the dining hall by speaking with the dining hall manager prior to arrival at Philmont. Philmont asks that food substitutions be only for medical (including allergies) or religious reasons. Your cooperation is appreciated. If you have questions about food substitutions please contact Philmont by phone at 575-376-2281 or email: camping@philmontscoutranch.org.
Kosher Trail Menu
A Kosher/Halal Trail Menu is available and is based, as much as possible, on the standard Philmont Trail Menu. This allows for a higher level of practicality, since it will permit the Jewish and Muslim Scout to share the same foods (in many instances) as other members of their crew, reducing the amount of extra food that needs to be packed into the backcountry and allowing more social interaction through shared food at meal time. For more information about Kosher meals, click HERE.