I''ve gone twice, hence the avatar. I''m going again with both of my sons next year. I went with them individually the previous times.
I''m hardly a rich man, they are going to have to pay for part of it this time. We''re in New Jersey and next year it will run $1545 for each of us. This includes airfare, per diem, lodging before Philmont, tours and transportation. It is not just a backpacking trip through the woods. Our troop has sent probably 25 boys over the last 8 years going every other year. They always want to go back.
Is it worth it? Absolutely, the independence and confidenc