Philmont: The Great Philmont: The Great

AdventureAdventure Trip Date: June 7-20, 2011Trip Date: June 7-20, 2011

Troop 266Troop 266

Basic OverviewBasic Overview

Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America‘s Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America‘s oldest and most fabled national high-adventure oldest and most fabled national high-adventure base. Its 34 staffed camps and 55 trail camps base. Its 34 staffed camps and 55 trail camps

provide an unforgettable adventure in the high provide an unforgettable adventure in the high country along hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky country along hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky

trails.trails.

Philmont HistoryPhilmont History Born in 1938 as Philturn Rockymountain Born in 1938 as Philturn Rockymountain

Scoutcamp, today's Philmont Scout Ranch is a Scoutcamp, today's Philmont Scout Ranch is a bustling center for high adventure and training. bustling center for high adventure and training. Youth and adults take advantage of the ranch's Youth and adults take advantage of the ranch's camping, training, and work programs. Most camping, training, and work programs. Most activity takes place during the summer, but activity takes place during the summer, but Philmont also offers its Fall Adventure and Philmont also offers its Fall Adventure and Kanik winter program.Kanik winter program.

More than 820,000 Scouts, Venturers, and leaders More than 820,000 Scouts, Venturers, and leaders have experienced the adventure of Philmont have experienced the adventure of Philmont since the first camping season in 1939. since the first camping season in 1939. Throughout its existence, conscientious Throughout its existence, conscientious attention to low-impact camping techniques attention to low-impact camping techniques have helped maintain the ranch's wilderness have helped maintain the ranch's wilderness flavor.flavor.

The area surrounding the ranch is rich with history, The area surrounding the ranch is rich with history, from the Native Americans who made this arid from the Native Americans who made this arid land their home to the land barons of the 19th land their home to the land barons of the 19th century. The town of Cimarron boasts a number century. The town of Cimarron boasts a number of historical buildings, including the St. James of historical buildings, including the St. James Hotel—site of at least 26 killings during Hotel—site of at least 26 killings during Cimarron's wilder days.Cimarron's wilder days.

There And Back Again…There And Back Again…► DatesDates

Arrival at Philmont: June 7, Arrival at Philmont: June 7, 20112011

Orientation : June 8, 201Orientation : June 8, 201 Trek Begins: June 9, 2011Trek Begins: June 9, 2011

Trek Ends: June 19, 2011Trek Ends: June 19, 2011 Return to Houston: June 20, Return to Houston: June 20,

2011 2011

► Monetary CommitmentsMonetary Commitments Philmont Cost: $725 Philmont Cost: $725 Plane Costs: ~$200 per personPlane Costs: ~$200 per person Bus Trip Total: $1,400 plus 10% Bus Trip Total: $1,400 plus 10%

tip, divided over the number of tip, divided over the number of travelerstravelers

T-shirts: $60-$80 per personT-shirts: $60-$80 per person

RequirementsRequirements► Scouts and adults must be Scouts and adults must be

registered with BSA.registered with BSA.► Scouts must be 14 years old Scouts must be 14 years old

and at least First Class rank.and at least First Class rank.► Adults must have completed Adults must have completed

Youth Protection within the Youth Protection within the last 2 years coinciding with last 2 years coinciding with the trek dates.the trek dates.

► Each crew must have 1 adult Each crew must have 1 adult and 1 scout certified in CPR and 1 scout certified in CPR and wilderness first aid.and wilderness first aid.

► Scouts and adults physical Scouts and adults physical exams and health records exams and health records are Philmont specific (special are Philmont specific (special forms will be provided).forms will be provided).

► Adults will need to take two Adults will need to take two weeks off from work.weeks off from work.

Height & Weight Height & Weight RequirementRequirement

Philmont Weight Limits for Backpacking Philmont Weight Limits for Backpacking and Hikingand Hiking

Each participant in a Philmont trek must not Each participant in a Philmont trek must not exceed the maximum acceptable limit in exceed the maximum acceptable limit in the weight for height card shown below. the weight for height card shown below. The right and column shows the maximum The right and column shows the maximum acceptable weight for a person's height in acceptable weight for a person's height in order to participate in a Philmont trek. order to participate in a Philmont trek. Those who fall within the limits are more Those who fall within the limits are more likely to have an enjoyable trek and avoid likely to have an enjoyable trek and avoid incurring health risks. Every Philmont trek incurring health risks. Every Philmont trek involves hiking with a 35-50 lb backpack involves hiking with a 35-50 lb backpack between 6,500 and 12,500 ft. elevations. between 6,500 and 12,500 ft. elevations. Philmont recommends that participants Philmont recommends that participants carry a pack weighing no more than 25-carry a pack weighing no more than 25-30% of their body weight.30% of their body weight.

The maximum weight for any participant in a The maximum weight for any participant in a Cavalcade Trek and for horse rides is 200 Cavalcade Trek and for horse rides is 200 lbs.lbs.

    If you don’t make the height and weight If you don’t make the height and weight

requirements, Philmont staff will send requirements, Philmont staff will send you home immediately!you home immediately!

HeightHeight   Recommended Recommended Weight (lbs)Weight (lbs)

  Maximum Weight Maximum Weight AllowedAllowed

5' 1"5' 1" 97-13897-138 172172

5' 2"5' 2" 101-143101-143 178178

5' 3"5' 3" 104-148104-148 183183

5' 4"5' 4" 107-152107-152 189189

5' 5"5' 5" 111-157111-157 195195

5' 6"5' 6" 118-167118-167 201201

5' 7"5' 7" 121-172121-172 207207

5' 8"5' 8" 125-178125-178 214214

5' 9"5' 9" 129-185129-185 220220

5' 10"5' 10" 132-188132-188 226226

5' 11"5' 11" 136-194136-194 233233

6' 0"6' 0" 140-199140-199 239239

6' 1"6' 1" 144-205144-205 246246

6' 2"6' 2" 148-210148-210 252252

6' 3"6' 3" 152-216152-216 260260

6' 4"6' 4" 156-222156-222 267267

6' 5"6' 5" 160-228160-228 274274

6' 6"6' 6" 164-234164-234 281281

6' 7"6' 7" 170-240170-240 295295

► Philmont Prep Activities Philmont Prep Activities for Scouts & Scoutersfor Scouts & Scouters At Scout Meetings…At Scout Meetings…

► 10 – 15 minute training 10 – 15 minute training topic reviewstopic reviews

► Weekly from October to Weekly from October to DecemberDecember

Killer Miller Boot CampKiller Miller Boot Camp► Every Saturday morning Every Saturday morning

at Memorial Park Tennis at Memorial Park Tennis Courts (7:30 – 9:00)Courts (7:30 – 9:00)

► Most important element Most important element of physical preparation of physical preparation for your trekfor your trek

Crew Specific MeetingsCrew Specific Meetings► Crew ledCrew led

Getting Ready

Trek ChoiceTrek ChoiceHigh-AdventureHigh-AdventurePhilmont's signature program is the High-Philmont's signature program is the High-

Adventure Expedition. Adventure Expedition. ► Explore the high country in the Sangre de Explore the high country in the Sangre de

Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico. Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico. ► Experience the thrill of climbing mountains Experience the thrill of climbing mountains

over two miles high. over two miles high. ► Participate in a wide array of activities that Participate in a wide array of activities that

teach Scouting skills—archaeology, teach Scouting skills—archaeology, backpacking, camping, climbing, fishing, backpacking, camping, climbing, fishing, forestry, horsemanship, Indian lore, and forestry, horsemanship, Indian lore, and muchmuch more. more.

► Develop leadership, group dynamics, Develop leadership, group dynamics, wilderness problem-solving, and outdoor wilderness problem-solving, and outdoor skills.skills.

Crews hike Philmont's mountains, spending Crews hike Philmont's mountains, spending nights at various backcountry camps. At nights at various backcountry camps. At staffed camps, crews can participate in a staffed camps, crews can participate in a variety of programs presented by Philmont variety of programs presented by Philmont backcountry staff. Among these programs backcountry staff. Among these programs are horseback riding, burro packing, gold are horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, rock climbing, .30-06 rifle shooting, panning, rock climbing, .30-06 rifle shooting, archaeology, mountain biking, and archaeology, mountain biking, and interpretive programs such as interpretive programs such as homesteading and mountain man homesteading and mountain man rendezvous.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.

- At the troop meetings we’ll talk about what gear you At the troop meetings we’ll talk about what gear you WILLWILL and and WILL NOTWILL NOT

need to take.need to take. - I will provide a detailed list of gear and how it must be packed and stored.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.We will have a mandatory gear shakedown in March.

Getting You GearGetting You Gear

FoodFoodDuring 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).  

TentsTents

► Tents must be carried and Tents must be carried and used at Philmont. used at Philmont.

► Sudden downpours and gusty Sudden downpours and gusty winds require shelter. winds require shelter.

► Every crew member must Every crew member must pitch, strike and fold a pitch, strike and fold a backpacking tent. backpacking tent.

► If you bring your own tent it If you bring your own tent it must be a two-man tent. One-must be a two-man tent. One-man tents are allowed if man tents are allowed if there’s an odd numbered there’s an odd numbered crew.crew.

► We will be using the troop’s We will be using the troop’s backpacking tents if backpacking tents if necessary.necessary.

Philmont is AwesomePhilmont is Awesome

Philmont will be one of the most challenging but fun Philmont will be one of the most challenging but fun trips you ever go on.trips you ever go on.

Activities on the TrailActivities on the Trail

Wonderful Philmont!Wonderful Philmont!

Don’t Miss the AdventureDon’t Miss the Adventure

Conquering the challenge of a Philmont trek is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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