2019 Philmont Expeditions Parents & Participants Orientation - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Chester County Council, BSA

High Adventure Team

2019 Philmont Expeditions

Parents & Participants Orientation

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee

2019 HA Kick Off 4/10/2018

Agenda

Opening The High Adventure Committee Process & Policies BSA’s High Adventure Bases Philmont, 2019 Overview Q&A Closing

Chester County Council High Adventure Committee

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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 December 1, 2018. Expect $350-700 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, 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.)

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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

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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”

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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

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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, Ropes, Wheels and Shooting 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

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

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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)

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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 at the Marriott in Colorado Springs

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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

• n the Arkansas River

Overnight at Hotel

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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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Challenge yourself and your crew to excell

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Takeaways

Preliminary 2019 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