In addition to regular 12-day expeditions, Philmont offers the following superactivities:

Rayado Men and Women
Young men and women who have a great desire for adventure have the opportunity to participate in Philmont's most challenging experience -- the Rayado program. Many miles of rugged trails and high peaks await those who become Rayado participants. On Rayado you'll learn new leadership skills and see parts of Philmont you didn't know existed. If you liked your regular trek, or if you have never been to Philmont before and have always wanted to, you'll love Rayado. The program is designed specifically to challenge one's mental and physical abilities. Rayado Men and Women learn the true meaning of adventure, fun, and "expecting the unexpected."

The most qualified Rayado participants often become part of the elite Philmont staff in future seasons as rangers, backcountry staff, and headquarters staff. Rayado participants have what Philmont is looking for in a staff member. Many of Philmont's finest staff members have been on Rayado.

Outstanding young men and women, at least 15 by January 1 of the participation year but not yet 21, are eligible to participate in the Rayado program. Two 20-day treks are offered each summer. They are not coed. Leadership is provided by Philmont's most experienced rangers.

Cavalcades
Philmont cavalcades are similar to a regular expedition except that you ride horses instead of backpacking. Imagine riding horses through the rugged mountain wilderness like the famous trappers who first explored the West. 

Eight-day cavalcades with 10 to 15 persons per crew are offered on specific dates each summer Persons weighing over 200 pounds will not be permitted to ride.

Mountain Men/Mountain Women
Mountain Men or Mountain Women treks are 6-day hiking expeditions through Philmont's wilderness backcountry.

Participation in the Mountain Trek program is for those young men and young women who are at least 14 years of age by January 1 of the participation year or have completed the eighth grade prior to attendance but are not yet 21. Groups of five to ten young people are organized into male or female crews and placed under the capable leadership of two of Philmont's experienced male or female rangers. The Mountain Trek program is not a coed program so male and female participants do not hike and camp in the same crew. Mountain Treks start each Sunday and coincide with the Philmont Training Center conference schedule.

Trail Crew
To best preserve and utilize Philmont's wilderness, a select number of young men and young women (not coed crews) will be accepted to carry out vital conservation projects and necessary trail work. Limited to older Scouts and Explorers, a Philmont Trail crew spends 18 days at a backcountry work project and then participates in a regular 10 day High Adventure expedition under the leadership of their Trail Crew foreman.

Ranch Hands
A new program for Scouts who have knowledge of horsemanship and horse care and want to expand their skills and experience. Limited to a select number of older Scouts and male Explorers. The Ranch Hands crew will spend 8 days helping the horse department staff with hay hauling, saddling, chores and other horse program tasks, and then participate in their own special Cavalcade itinerary trek for 8 days.