2019 Philmont Expeditions Parents & Participants Orientation - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

High Adventure Team Chester County Council, BSA 2019 Philmont Expeditions Parents & Participants Orientation

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Agenda Opening The High Adventure Committee Process & Policies BSA’s High Adventure Bases Philmont, 2019 Overview Q&A Closing 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee 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. 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee 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 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Process & Policy Waiting List Campership Refunds Commitment 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee 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 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Camperships Letter requesting to HA committee by December 1, 2018. Expect $350-700 per request based on need and funds available. 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Philmont Refund Policy On the application you submitted Copies at www.cccbsa.org Before June 1, 2018. We will refund all paid fees less $50. After June 1, 2018 but before March 1, 2019. 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, 2019. 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.) 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Commitment Philmont is not a walk in the park It is an extended wilderness experience It will test you physically It will test you mentally It will test you emotionally Preparation = Success Enjoy the Experience 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Adult Commitment Training Three Evenings – October, January, March One Saturday – October, 2018 2 Advisors - 20 Hours CPR/WFA One Weekend – May, 2019 Physical Conditioning Meet requirements for your height minus 1” 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Crew Commitment Schedule and hold 3-5 training hikes in the fall of 2018 & spring of 2019 Backpacking is a team sport Plan ahead, consider other obligations, commit to mutual success 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee 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, Ropes, Wheels and Shooting in West Virginia 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Philmont Scout Ranch: Cimarron, NM Scouting’s Premier High Adventure Base NE New Mexico 200+ Square Miles 137,000+ Acres 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Philmont – History 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Philmont – Waite Phillips "The only things we keep permanently are those we give away." (Waite Phillips) 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Philmont - Wildlife 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Philmont – Grandeur 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Philmont – The Ranch Today 34+/- Staffed Camps; 55+/- Trail Camps 60+ Activities Historic Traditional Old West Places of Interest 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Philmont Scout Ranch: Cimarron, NM One Session, 5 crews, 54 max July 13 – July 27 $2400 est. cost Deposit (already paid) Payment Coupons for Payments in June, September November & January 2019 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Chester County Council Crews 715 Crews 7/13-7/27/2019 Troop 22 (2 crews) Troop 83 (1 crew+1) Troop 92 (1/2 crew) Troop 93 (1 crew) Troop 216 (1 Scout) 4/10/2018

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee What is Philmont? It’s a lot like a cruise ! 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee The Chester County Contingent All inclusive: To / From Philadelphia Air Travel Ground Transportation Pre-Trek Tour Meals Philmont High Adventure Trek 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee 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. 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee 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. 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee 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. 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Philmont Pre Trek Tour - Saturday Colorado Springs Hike Red Rocks Air Force Academy Indian Dancing Overnight at the Marriott in Colorado Springs 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Philmont Pre Trek Tour - Sunday Cañon City & Colorado Springs Morning –Bus to top of Pike’s Peak (Cog Railway closed) Class IV & V White Water Rafting through the Royal Gorge on the Arkansas River Overnight at Hotel 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Philmont – High Adventure Trek 35 pre-planned activities Varied difficulty, distance, terrain Varied program offerings Varied points of interest Selected in advance 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Historic Programs 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Traditional Programs 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Old West Programs 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Places of Interest 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Challenge yourself and your crew to excell 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Takeaways Preliminary 2019 Schedule Watch www.cccbsa.org for updates Newsletter, Schedule and Payment 14 months and counting … Start physical training now 4/10/2018 2019 HA Kick Off

High Adventure Team Chester County Council, BSA Questions ?

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Philmont Inspiration 4/10/2018