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Getting to and from Philmont Scout Ranch

Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America’s premier High Adventure™ base, challenges Scouts with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs that offer young people many ways to experience the outdoors.

Choose from a rental van through our sister company, MileMarker Van Rentals or a Peak 1 Express private charter with one of our highly trained drivers. Either way, you’ll be able to fit your entire scout troop, leaving plenty of room for luggage, scouting equipment, and souvenirs.

As a preferred partner of the Scouts of America when it comes to traveling through Colorado , Peak 1 Express offers a promotional discount to scout leaders travelling to Philmont’s adventure base. Flying into DIA? We have your transportation needs handled. 

Check out our transportation options below for your trip to Philmont Scout Ranch.

PHILMONT TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

15-passenger vans available for group rentals. Our rental depot is located next to DIA, with a shuttle to and from DIA for your troop’s convenience. Vans are spacious and equipped with plenty of luggage room and wi-fi.

Scouts sitting outside at Philmont

What you can expect from Peak 1 Express Charters:

  •  Schedule a charter any time, 24hrs/day
  •  No waiting at the airport for other travelers, and no other pickups or drop-offs!
  •  Experienced  drivers who know the ins-and-outs of DEN and your Colorado destination
  • Mercedes Sprinter Vans & SUVs with onboard Wi-Fi 
  • Ample room for your baggage, equipment, and scout supplies

Peak 1 ExpressOffers private charters between Denver International Airport and Philmont with room for up to 14 passengers and luggage. Troops can count on highly qualified and experienced drivers at the wheel.

Peak 1 Express is proud to offer the most comprehensive  Denver International Airport (DIA) transportation options in the state of Colorado. We are confident that our private charters are the best way for students and groups to travel comfortably, safely, and affordably throughout the state and beyond. Schedule your private pick up anytime from the airport, and your transportation will be waiting to take you wherever you need to go.

Ready to book your Philmont vehicle?

EXPLORE OUR SPRINTERS

Check out our sister company AVA rafting and Zipline

Looking for adventure along the way?

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Go on an adventure

AVA Rafting and Zipline has several outposts across Colorado, where groups meet and are transported to their adventure destination. These scenic outposts are home to campsites and cabins, restrooms, grills and picnic tables. This lodging provides you and your Scouts with a comfy place to relax after an adventurous trip.

Trips can run for 1/3 day,  ½ day, full-day, overnight, or multiple days. View AVA’s trips to discover package options and availability. During the wintertime, you can find great deals on pre-booking choices that can make perfect Christmas gifts when purchasing the gift card option. 

More adventures

With AVA’s adventure packages, you can even combine activities into one awesome adventure, like whitewater rafting with ziplining or rafting with a Via Ferrata course. AVA’s adventure specialists are also ready to help tailor a custom package or adventure to your group’s needs and interests. 

In addition to the adventures covered above, you can also try out horseback riding trips from Mt. Princeton Stables, rent a mountain bike in Breckenridge, fly-fish, or ride the Georgetown Loop train ride, an authentic steam engine located in a former silver mining town.

Reviews

what others are saying about Peak 1 Express

“When my family comes to town, this is how we keep everyone together and save a few bucks without having to book 3 cars for all of us. Super convenient pick-up and drop-off to DEN too. Highly recommend.”

– Drew F. (September 2022)

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Peak 1 Express provides the most convenient and affordable airport transportation service in the mountains. Specializing in late nights and early mornings, we proudly offer the most shuttle time and trip options of any mountain shuttle provider. We’ll get you to the mountains as soon as your flight lands, so you can spend more time skiing, less time waiting around for transportation. 


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