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Philmont 2017 Welcome

Philmont 2017 • Introductions • Eligibility • What is Philmont • Budget • How do we set the priority list • Questions • What to expect & timeline • Gear • Expectations of scouts • Q & A

Philmont 2017 • Frank Savino – I am from Troop 31 and coordinating this trip to Philmont – Been to Philmont 4 times, Sea Base twice and Northern Tier once, thus I am a Triple Crowner – Have coordinated trips like this for Troop 31 and the council over the past 12 years – Troop 31 utilizes a 3 year rotation to the 3 high adventure bases. We have not yet gone to The Summit in West Virginia – I am considered the Contingent Leader for now • Any other volunteers? • Can we go around the room and have Scouts & Leaders introduce themselves – Name, Troop, Position, Rank (if Scout) or parent of Scout if the Scout is not here

Philmont 2017 • Currently we have – 21 Scouts – 9 Adults • That has the making of 3 crews – 12 people per crew – Minimum of 2 adults but prefer 3

Philmont 2017 • Philmont eligibility – Youth Participants • A youth must be 14 years of age OR 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade by date of participation. To avoid disappointment, please do not request or expect exceptions! Requirements for Philmont participation cannot be relaxed. • In keeping with the policies of the Boy Scouts of America, rules for participation are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. • Youth must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America, and may participate in a Philmont expedition in one of the following ways: – As members of a chartered unit (Scout troop, Varsity team, or Venturing crew) – As members of a council contingent or district contingent with required leadership – Troop 31 policy is the Scout MUST be Star Rank!

Philmont 2017 • Located in Cimarron New Mexico • Founded 1938 (2016 is 78 th year) • 137,000 acres, 214 sq. miles • Sangre de Christo (Rocky Mountains) • 35 staffed camps, 55 trail camps • Typical Treks are 12 days in length • If you do pre-trek travel the trip is approximately 15 days long

Philmont 2017 All inclusive except for personal gear & souvenirs Philmont fee $895 Airfare $600 – Estimate, how do we do better on finding fares Training hikes $100 Pre-trek Activities, Bus, Hotels, Meals $250 Shirts, patches, bolos $75 Contingency $80 Total $2,000 Payments will be made to Troop 31

Philmont 2017 • How do we set the priority order for Scouts – Based on receipt of deposit check not sign up • What is the priority used for? – If we have more Scouts than available slots – In the event we drop a crew for lack of adult leaders or deposits • What if I am on the wait list – Be patient, a lot can happen – Stay active in the process

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Philmont 2017 • Typically we have done pre-trek touring on the trip for several reasons – Acclimate to the 6,000 + elevations • Does anyone know the elevation of State College? – How about the top of Tussey Mountain? – Philmont base camp is 6,500 feet – Baldy Mountain is approximately 12,500 feet • Take advantage of the great sites • Do some fun adventures

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Philmont 2017 What’s the significance of this number? 639 How many days from now until you might go to Philmont

Philmont 2017 • Finances – Troop 31 will be coordinating all deposits and payments unless a specific troop would like to handle their individual crew. – Please see Frank Savino for arrangements • Travel – Must be planed in advance – as much as 9 months prior to leaving – Troop 31 will be coordinating these efforts

Philmont 2017 Month Activity September 2015 Initial meeting – St. Paul’s UMC Sign up potential attendees Secure deposits for trip only for priority setting Register with Philmont for arrival dates and the number of crews October 2015 Received notification from Philmont on dates and crews Notify Scouts and Leaders of Philmont acceptance Continue to select deposits from Scouts/Leaders that have signed up prior to September 2015 Continue to take sign ups for wait list November 2015 to Continue to receive deposits from Scouts/Leaders that April 2016 have signed up prior to September 2015 Continue to take sign ups May 2016 Make initial deposits to Philmont Establish wait list

Philmont 2017 June to September 2016 Establish Budget Start collecting funds October 2016 Parent update meeting Establish travel dates Reserve Airlines Collect funds November 2016 – December 2016 Collect Funds January 2017 Select Crews Plan Treks Collect Funds February 2017 Finalize Treks Collect Funds March 2017 Enter lottery for Trek Selection First Trainer – Day Hike Collect Funds April 2017 2nd trainer Conservation work towards 50 miler award

Philmont 2017 May 2017 3rd trainer Conservation work June 2017 Final parent/Scouts meeting Depart for Philmont July 2017 Return from Philmont August 2017 Reunion

Philmont 2017 Packing • Backpack with padded hip belt (4800 cu in) • Waterproof pack cover • 6-12 gallon-size plastic bags (for clothing) Eating • Bowl (plastic) • Cup (measuring) • Spoon (spork) • 4 L of water capacity (bladder and bottles)

Philmont 2017 Sleeping • Sleeping bag in stuff sack (plastic lining) • Sleep clothes • Straps to secure bag to pack (if on outside) • Sleeping pad • Tent (share with buddy) • Ground cloth (share with buddy) Feet • Hiking boots (broken in) • Camp shoes (sneakers or crocs) • 3 pairs hiking socks (“smart wool” or w/liners) • Foot powder • Moleskin

Philmont 2017 Clothing • 3 changes underwear • 2 short-sleeve shirts (crew shirts to be supplied) • 2 hiking shorts + 1 long hiking pants (not jeans) OR 2 pair “zip - off” hiking pants • 1 long-sleeve shirt • 1 pair insulated underwear • Hat with brim • Jacket (fleece) • Stocking cap • Gloves • Rain suit

Philmont 2017 Accessories • Pocketknife • Matches in waterproof container • Headlamp (flashlight with extra batteries) • Compass • 2 bandannas • Lip balm • Soap, biodegradable (share with partner) • Toothbrush & toothpaste • Small camp towel • Sunglasses (cheap) • Ditty bag • Sunscreen • Insect repellent

Philmont 2017 Optional • Camera, batteries, memory • Whistle • Watch • Note pad & pen • Daypack for side hikes • Personal first aid kit • Reading material

Philmont 2017 Provided by Troop or Philmont • Tents (if you don’t have one) • Stoves & fuel • Bear bags • Maps • GPS • Kitchen utensils • Toilet items (shovel & paper) • Gear fly

Philmont 2017 • Air (from State College ? to Denver ?) • Bus from Denver to Cimarron, NM • Class A uniforms for ALL Travel • Gunny sack (large enough to hold backpack) • Appropriate clothing for activities and length of time

Philmont 2017 • High Adventure (Star rank, 14 or eighth grade) • Troop behavior guidelines (sign again) • Class A uniforms for travel • Class B on bus or when not in public • Dept. of Homeland Security regulations • Promote a positive image of Scouting, State College, and yourself • Horseplay (consequences of injury) • Memories for a lifetime

Philmont 2017 • Philmont health form • Wilderness First Aid • Physical conditioning

Philmont 2017 • Sign up if you have not done so yet – www.troop31.us • Camperships • http://philmontscoutranch.org/

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