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High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council, BSA
P3
Philmont Parents & Participants March, 2007
Jim ThompsonHigh Adventure Committee Chairman
Chester County Council, BSA
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Agenda
What is Philmont?
What is Chester County Council’s Role
What do I have to do?
Q&A
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
What is Philmont?
Scouting’s Premier High Adventure BaseLocated in NE New Mexico200+ Square Miles, 137,000+ AcresThe ultimate scouting experience
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What is Philmont? – History
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What is Philmont? – Waite Phillips
"The only things we keep permanently are those we give away." (Waite Phillips)
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What is Philmont? - Wildlife
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What is Philmont? – Grandeur
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What is Philmont?
It’s a lot like a cruise !
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What is Philmont?
PhilSpeak
High Adventure Trek One of several programs offered by Philmont. An itinerary including day by day scheduling of campsites and programs.
CrewA group of 7-12 individuals taking a Trek.
ExpeditionA Crew traveling on a specific Trek on a specific date.
ContingentA group of Crews traveling as a group to and from Philmont.
Shakedown hike or weekendA training activity designed to prepare for a Philmont Trek.
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What is Philmont? – The Ranch’s History
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What is Philmont? – The Ranch Today
34 Staffed Camps; 55 Trail Camps60+ Activities
HistoricTraditionalOld WestPlaces of Interest
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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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Anatomy of a Trek
DistanceTerrainStaff Camps vs. Trail Camps vs. Dry CampsProgram
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2006 Philmont Trek Difficulty
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
Trek Number
Mile
s
Super Strenuous
Strenuous
Rugged
Challenging
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A Sample Trek
Expedition # 709-H2July 9th arrival, 8th Contingent, 2nd Crew
Trek 12, Challenging, 62 milesTwo peaks – Phillips 11,711 & The Tooth 9,003No layover days5 staffed camps; 3 trail camps; 3 dry camps
2006Troop 6, West Chester PA8 youth 4 adults
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Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Trek 26 Day 1: Trailbound Tent City
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Trek 26 Day 1: Trailbound Tent City
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Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Trek 26 Day 1: Opening Campfire
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Day 2 – Zastrow TA to Rayado River
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Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 2 – Zastrow TA to Rayado River
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Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca
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Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca
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Day 4 – Urraca to Miners Park
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Day 4 – Urraca to Miners Park
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Day 4 – Urraca to Miners Park
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Day 4 – Urraca to Miners Park
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Day 5 – Miners Park to Black Mountain
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 5 – Miners Park to Black Mountain
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 5 – Miners Park to Black Mountain
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 5 – Miners Park to Black Mountain
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 5 – Miners Park to Black Mountain
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Day 6 – Miners Park to Comanche
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 6 – Miners Park to Comanche
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 6 – Miners Park to Comanche
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Day 7 – Comanche to Comanche Peak
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Day 7 – Comanche to Comanche Peak
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Day 8 – Comanche Peak – Lower Sawmill
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Day 8 – Comanche Peak – Lower Sawmill
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Day 8 – Comanche Peak – Lower Sawmill
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 8 – Comanche Peak – Lower Sawmill
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 8 – Comanche Peak – Lower Sawmill
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 8 – Comanche Peak – Lower Sawmill
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Day 9 – Lower Sawmill – Hunting Lodge
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Day 9 – Lower Sawmill – Hunting Lodge
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Day 9 – Lower Sawmill – Hunting Lodge
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Day 9 – Lower Sawmill – Hunting Lodge
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Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 10 – Hunting Lodge to Upper Clarks
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Day 10 – Hunting Lodge to Upper Clarks
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 10 – Hunting Lodge to Upper Clarks
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 10 – Hunting Lodge to Upper Clarks
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 10 – Hunting Lodge to Upper Clarks
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 10 – Hunting Lodge to Upper Clarks
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Day 11 – Upper Clarks to Tooth Ridge
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Day 11 – Upper Clarks to Tooth Ridge
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Day 11 – Upper Clarks to Tooth Ridge
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 11- Upper Clarks to Tooth Ridge
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Day 12- Tooth Ridge to Base Camp
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Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 12- Tooth Ridge to Base Camp
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Day 12- Tooth Ridge to Base Camp
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 12- Tooth Ridge to Base Camp
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 12- Tooth Ridge to Base Camp
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 12- Tooth Ridge to Base Camp
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Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 13 – Going Home
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 13 – Going Home
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
Day 13 – Going Home
High Adventure Committee
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Chester County Council’s Role
SupportLogisticsTraining
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How do I apply for a campership grant
Write a letter to the High Adventure Committee explaining your needs.
Grants will be issued for a portion of the expenses with the final ammount based on need and the number of applicants
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Why are we leaving for Philmont 3 days early?
Acute Mountain Sickness
Altitude acclimatization
Hydration
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What will we do on the way to Philmont?
Day 1USAFA / Olympic Training Ctr / Colorado Springs
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What will we do on the way to Philmont?
Day 2 Whitewater Rafting / LaJunta Indian Dancers
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What will we do on the way to Philmont?
Day 3Arrive Philmont
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What you need to ‘Be Prepared’
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What you need to ‘Be Prepared’
Trained LeadersTo be physically fitTo be mentally readyTo be properly equipped
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Trained Leaders
Crews will have two to four adultsMost will have three
Each crew will have one or more advisors certified in Wilderness First Aid & CPR
All Advisors will have completed BSA Youth Protection Training
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Be Mentally Ready
Be ready to cooperate as part of a team.Be willing to take on any task, even if it isn’t your assigned task, for your crew.Help your tentmate / buddy throughout the shakedown process.Recognize that you will get wet and dirty.Eat the food, not for the taste, for its value as fuel.Respect your elected Crew Leader’s authority
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Be Physically Ready
More of an issue for AdvisorsAerobic exercises are bestWeight limits are for realEstablish a program now, execute through our departure dateCheck the pain calculatorCrews should conduct 3-5 shakedown hikes
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To Be Properly Equipped
The Big Four of BackpackingBootsBackpackSleeping BagRain Gear
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Types of Packs
External FrameLess ExpensiveSpaced from back
CoolerTolerates lumpsMore freedom packing
Some gear outsideMore pockets
Internal FrameMore ExpensiveClose to back
HotterCareful packing required
Gear both inside & outside
Trade-offs
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Packs, con’t…
SizeMust be adequate for both personal and crew gear!
Recommend Min. of 4500 cu in min
Remember to try on many different packs
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Boots & Socks
LeatherMore expensiveCareful break inHeavier
Fabric & LeatherLess expensiveLighterMinimal break-in
•Lightest boot capable of handling trails and loads you’ll have
•Remember your weight is going to be you plus your pack (Approx 50lbs)
•Waterproof - GORETEX
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Boots & Socks
It’s the fit not the size
Wear 2 pair socks- thin synthetic liner, midweight wool.
No toe contact with front on incline
Walk around- does it feel right?
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Sleeping Bags
MummyLess roomLess to heatHoodedlighter
RectangularMore roomNo hoodHeavier
Buy the bag you will use year around
20 – 35 degree
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Sleeping Bags
DownWarmestLightestLooses insulation ability when wetVery hard to dry
SyntheticWarm enoughLight enoughReasonablevalue when wet
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Ground Pads
Closed-cell foamWater proofCheapLightestIndestructiblePacks quickly
Self-inflatingMore expensiveHeavierSlightly more comfortableAdults prefer
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Rain Gear
Suggested: Two piece RainsuitObjective- stay warm & dryNot worth it to go cheapLook for Nylon w/ GortexPack smallPants with side zips and/or boot zips
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Clothing
NO COTTON!Minimum requirement 50/50 blendRecommend nylon quick dry clothing
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Outfitters
EMSWWW.EMS.COM
289 Main StreetExton, PA
Concord Mall4737 Concord PikeWilmington, DE
REIWWW.REI.COM
ConshohockenPlymouth Meeting200 W Ridge Pike Conshohocken, PA 19428
EMSWWW.EMS.COM
289 Main StreetExton, PA
Concord Mall4737 Concord PikeWilmington, DE
CampmorWWW.Campmor.Com
ScoutDirectWWW.ScoutDirect.Com
www.alpsmountaineering.com
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BenefitsQuestions?
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Chester County Council High Adventure Committee
More Information
Chester County Council Home Pagewww.cccbsa.org - High Adventure Pagewww.ccchighadventure.org – High Adventure Comm
Emailhighadventure@cccbsa.org
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