Transcript Philmont 2008

Philmont: The Great
Adventure
Trip Date: June 7-20, 2011
Troop 266
Basic Overview
Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America‘s oldest
and most fabled national high-adventure base. Its 34
staffed camps and 55 trail camps provide an unforgettable
adventure in the high country along hundreds of miles of
rugged, rocky trails.
Philmont History
Born in 1938 as Philturn Rockymountain Scoutcamp,
today's Philmont Scout Ranch is a bustling center for
high adventure and training. Youth and adults take
advantage of the ranch's camping, training, and work
programs. Most activity takes place during the
summer, but Philmont also offers its Fall Adventure
and Kanik winter program.
More than 820,000 Scouts, Venturers, and leaders have
experienced the adventure of Philmont since the first
camping season in 1939. Throughout its existence,
conscientious attention to low-impact camping
techniques have helped maintain the ranch's
wilderness flavor.
The area surrounding the ranch is rich with history, from
the Native Americans who made this arid land their
home to the land barons of the 19th century. The
town of Cimarron boasts a number of historical
buildings, including the St. James Hotel—site of at
least 26 killings during Cimarron's wilder days.
There And Back Again…
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Dates
 Arrival at Philmont: June 7, 2011
 Orientation : June 8, 201
 Trek Begins: June 9, 2011
Trek Ends: June 19, 2011
 Return to Houston: June 20, 2011
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Monetary Commitments
 Philmont Cost: $725
 Plane Costs: ~$200 per person
 Bus Trip Total: $1,400 plus 10%
tip, divided over the number of
travelers
 T-shirts: $60-$80 per person
Requirements
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Scouts and adults must be
registered with BSA.
Scouts must be 14 years old and
at least First Class rank.
Adults must have completed
Youth Protection within the last
2 years coinciding with the trek
dates.
Each crew must have 1 adult
and 1 scout certified in CPR and
wilderness first aid.
Scouts and adults physical
exams and health records are
Philmont specific (special forms
will be provided).
Adults will need to take two
weeks off from work.
Height & Weight Requirement
Philmont Weight Limits for Backpacking and
Hiking
Each participant in a Philmont trek must not
exceed the maximum acceptable limit in the
weight for height card shown below. The right
and column shows the maximum acceptable
weight for a person's height in order to
participate in a Philmont trek. Those who fall
within the limits are more likely to have an
enjoyable trek and avoid incurring health
risks. Every Philmont trek involves hiking with
a 35-50 lb backpack between 6,500 and
12,500 ft. elevations. Philmont recommends
that participants carry a pack weighing no
more than 25-30% of their body weight.
The maximum weight for any participant in a
Cavalcade Trek and for horse rides is 200 lbs.
If you don’t make the height and weight
requirements, Philmont staff will send
you home immediately!
Height
Recommended Weight
(lbs)
Maximum Weight
Allowed
5' 1"
97-138
172
5' 2"
101-143
178
5' 3"
104-148
183
5' 4"
107-152
189
5' 5"
111-157
195
5' 6"
118-167
201
5' 7"
121-172
207
5' 8"
125-178
214
5' 9"
129-185
220
5' 10"
132-188
226
5' 11"
136-194
233
6' 0"
140-199
239
6' 1"
144-205
246
6' 2"
148-210
252
6' 3"
152-216
260
6' 4"
156-222
267
6' 5"
160-228
274
6' 6"
164-234
281
6' 7"
170-240
295
Getting Ready
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Philmont Prep Activities for
Scouts & Scouters
 At Scout Meetings…
► 10
– 15 minute training
topic reviews
► Weekly from October to
December
 Killer Miller Boot Camp
► Every
Saturday morning at
Memorial Park Tennis
Courts (7:30 – 9:00)
► Most important element of
physical preparation for
your trek
 Crew Specific Meetings
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led
Trek Choice
High-Adventure
Philmont's signature program is the HighAdventure Expedition.
► Explore the high country in the Sangre de
Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico.
► Experience the thrill of climbing mountains
over two miles high.
► Participate in a wide array of activities that
teach Scouting skills—archaeology,
backpacking, camping, climbing, fishing,
forestry, horsemanship, Indian lore, and much
more.
► Develop leadership, group dynamics,
wilderness problem-solving, and outdoor
skills.
Crews hike Philmont's mountains, spending nights
at various backcountry camps. At staffed
camps, crews can participate in a variety of
programs presented by Philmont backcountry
staff. Among these programs are horseback
riding, burro packing, gold panning, rock
climbing, .30-06 rifle shooting, archaeology,
mountain biking, and interpretive programs
such as homesteading and mountain man
rendezvous.
Iteneraries
Each expedition follows one of 35
itineraries, which are carefully
planned and developed to avoid
overcrowding and to enhance each
crew's wilderness experience.
Itineraries vary in their difficulty
and in the program features each
offers.
► Philmont has a pristine wilderness,
largely because of the planned
itinerary process, the wilderness
ethic, and the conservation efforts
of over 820,000 past participants.
► No change/modification in the
itineraries is possible except for
medical emergencies.
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Getting You Gear
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At the troop meetings we’ll talk about what gear you WILL
and WILL NOT need to take.
I will provide a detailed list of gear and how it must be
packed and stored.
- We will have a mandatory gear shakedown in March.
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Food
During the check-in process on Day 1 at Philmont a crew is issued food
for the first several days on the trail. Once in the backcountry, each
itinerary has scheduled food pickups at commissaries.
Each meal package (serving two persons) weighs about a pound
(breakfasts and dinners) to a pound and a half (lunches).
Tents
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Tents must be carried and used
at Philmont.
Sudden downpours and gusty
winds require shelter.
Every crew member must pitch,
strike and fold a backpacking
tent.
If you bring your own tent it must
be a two-man tent. One-man
tents are allowed if there’s an
odd numbered crew.
We will be using the troop’s
backpacking tents if necessary.
Philmont is Awesome
Philmont will be one of the most challenging but fun trips
you ever go on.
Activities on the Trail
Wonderful Philmont!
Don’t Miss the Adventure
Conquering the challenge of a Philmont trek is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Philmont on the Web
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HighAdventure/Philmont.aspx
Philmont 2011
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