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High Adventure Team
Chester County Council, BSA
2014 Philmont Expeditions
Parents & Participants
Orientation
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Agenda
Opening
The High Adventure Committee
Process & Policies
BSA’s High Adventure Bases
Mason-Dixon Adventure
Philmont, 2014 Overview
Q&A
Closing
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The High Adventure Committee
The mission of the Chester County Council High
Adventure Committee is to provide training,
logistics and support to units and individuals
desiring to participate in a BSA high adventure
program to ensure a safe, enjoyable and
memorable ‘mountaintop’ experience.
Knowledge, Expertise, Safety and Support.
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The High Adventure Committee
Are Experienced HA Advisors & Unit Leaders
Are Subject area experts
Offers Comprehensive Training
Advisors – Safety, Outdoor Skills, Leadership
Crew – Philmont Specific Skills
Provides Logisitics
Complete package
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Process & Policy
Waiting List
Campership
Refunds
Commitment
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Waiting List Policy
Priority is given to those that have not previously attended.
Priority is generally given to youth participants over adults.
Adults who are parents/guardians of youth already on the active
list will be given priority over adults with no direct youth/family
relationship.
An Adult not taking a youth or who has already attended a high
adventure base has no priority and will be bumped by all others.
If a participant withdraws, their position will be filled from the
council waiting list, not by a non-waiting list substitute.
Once a person in on the active list their position is secure and
can only be bumped as a result of a faulty application or serious
financial delinquency.
Complete policy is at www.cccbsa.org
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Camperships
Letter requesting to HA committee by
October 1, 2013.
Expect $200-400 per request based on
need and funds available.
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Philmont Refund Policy
On the application you submitted
Copies at www.cccbsa.org
Before June 1, 2013.
We will refund all paid fees less $50.
After June 1, 2013 but before March 1, 2014.
No refunds will be made unless your spot can be filled from
the council waiting list. (If someone from the waiting list fills
your spot, all fees less $50 will be refunded.)
After March 1, 2014.
No refunds will be made unless your spot can be filled from
the council waiting list. If your spot can be filled from a
waiting list, we will refund all but $100. (Refund amounts for
unfilled spots, if available at all, will vary depending upon
non-refundable commitments made for transportation and
Philmont Scout Ranch.)
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Commitment
Philmont is not a walk in the park
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is an extended wilderness experience
will test you physically
will test you mentally
will test you emotionally
Preparation = Success
Enjoy the Experience
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Adult Commitment
Training
Three Evenings – October, January, March
One Saturday – October, 2013
2 Advisors - 20 Hours CPR/WFA
One Weekend – May, 2014
Physical Conditioning
Meet requirements for your height minus 1”
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Crew Commitment
Schedule and hold 3-5 training hikes in
the spring of 2014
Backpacking is a team sport
Plan ahead, consider other obligations,
commit to mutual success
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Mason-Dixon Adventure
For Older Scouts & Venturers
High Adventure Experience in our own
back yard – Horseshoe Scout
Reservation
Excellent Crew Preparation
in the Summer of 2013
for 2014 PSR crews
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BSA’s High Adventure Bases
Philmont – Backpacking in the Sangre De
Cristo range in North East New Mexico
Northern Tier – Canoeing in the Boundary
Waters between Minnesota and Canada
Sea Base – Sailing, Snorkeling & Exploring
among the Florida Keys
The Summit – Whitewater and Rock
Climbing in West Virginia
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Philmont Scout Ranch: Cimarron, NM
Scouting’s Premier High Adventure Base
NE New Mexico
200+ Square Miles
137,000+ Acres
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Philmont – History
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Philmont – Waite Phillips
"The only things we keep permanently are those we give away." (Waite Phillips)
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Philmont - Wildlife
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Philmont – Grandeur
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Philmont – The Ranch Today
34+/- Staffed Camps; 55+/- Trail Camps
60+ Activities
Historic
Traditional
Old West
Places of Interest
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Philmont Scout Ranch: Cimarron, NM
Two Sessions, 5 crews, 54 max each
July 5 – July 19
July 19 – Aug 2
$2000 est. cost
Deposit (already paid)
Payment Coupons in June
Payments in July, September
November & January 2014
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Chester County Council Crews
707 Crews
7/5-7/19/2013
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7/19-8/2/2013
Troop 78
Troop 181 (2 crews)
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What is Philmont?
It’s a lot like a cruise !
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The Chester County Contingent
All inclusive: To / From Philadelphia
Air Travel
Ground Transportation
Pre-Trek Tour
Meals
Philmont High Adventure Trek
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Why a Pre Trek Tour?
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
For some otherwise healthy people, Acute Mountain
Sickness (AMS) can begin to appear at around
6,500 feet above sea level
Philmont base camp is at 6,600 feet.
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Why a Pre Trek Tour?
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Symptoms often manifest themselves 6-10 hours
after ascent and generally subside in 1 to 2 days.
Pre-Trek tour is two days plus one day in Philmont
base camp.
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Why a Pre Trek Tour?
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Symptoms include headache, fatigue, stomach
illness, dizziness, and sleep disturbance. Exertion
aggravates the symptoms
Not something to deal with while backpacking.
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Philmont Pre Trek Tour - Saturday
Colorado Springs
Hike Red Rocks
Air Force Academy
Indian Dancing
Overnight
Univ of Colorado
at Colorado Springs
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Philmont Pre Trek Tour - Sunday
Cañon City & Colorado Springs
Cog Railway to Pikes Peak
Class IV & V White Water Rafting
through the Royal Gorge
on the Arkansas River
Overnight at University
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Philmont – High Adventure Trek
35 pre-planned activities
Varied difficulty, distance, terrain
Varied program offerings
Varied points of interest
Selected in advance
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Historic Programs
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Traditional Programs
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Old West Programs
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Places of Interest
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Takeaways
Preliminary 2014 Schedule
Watch www.cccbsa.org for updates
Newsletter, Schedule and Payment
14 months and counting …
Start physical training now
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Questions ?
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Philmont Inspiration
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