how well would this perform at philmont scout ranch?

Pass on this at Philmont. I have been three times and always saw henious weather at least on day. You want a tent, not a "shelter". Look at some with a fly that covers completely and is free-standing.
This requires a trekking pole. If you plan on taking a trekking pole to Philmont, you are pretty much a loser and the 5 girls that you will see on the trail after 10 days (yes the men/women ration there is like 10,000:1 but there are some girls) will think you are such a loser and not want to say hi to you. That and you will be so unshaven and dirty, they wont want to talk to you anyways, but lets be honest Trekking pole puts you over the top.
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