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Chester County Council, BSA
High Adventure Team
2014 Philmont Expeditions
Parents & ParticipantsOrientation
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Agenda
OpeningThe High Adventure CommitteeProcess & PoliciesBSA’s High Adventure BasesMason-Dixon AdventurePhilmont, 2014 OverviewQ&AClosing
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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 andmemorable ‘mountaintop’ experience.
Knowledge, Expertise, Safety and Support.
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The High Adventure Committee
Are Experienced HA Advisors & Unit LeadersAre Subject area expertsOffers Comprehensive Training
Advisors – Safety, Outdoor Skills, LeadershipCrew – Philmont Specific Skills
Provides LogisiticsComplete package
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Process & Policy
Waiting ListCampershipRefundsCommitment
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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 October 1, 2013.
Expect $200-400 per request based on need and funds available.
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Philmont Refund Policy
On the application you submittedCopies at www.cccbsa.org
Before June 1, 2013. We will refund all paid fees less $50.
After June 1, 2013 but before March 1, 2014. 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, 2014. 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 parkIt is an extended wilderness experienceIt will test you physicallyIt will test you mentallyIt will test you emotionally
Preparation = SuccessEnjoy the Experience
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Adult Commitment
TrainingThree Evenings – October, January, MarchOne Saturday – October, 20132 Advisors - 20 Hours CPR/WFA One Weekend – May, 2014
Physical ConditioningMeet requirements for your height minus 1”
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Crew Commitment
Schedule and hold 3-5 training hikes in the spring of 2014
Backpacking is a team sport
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Mason-Dixon Adventure
For Older Scouts & VenturersHigh Adventure Experience in our own back yard – Horseshoe Scout ReservationExcellent Crew Preparationin the Summer of 2013 for 2014 PSR crews
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BSA’s High Adventure Bases
Philmont – Backpacking in the Sangre De Cristo range in North East New MexicoNorthern Tier – Canoeing in the Boundary Waters between Minnesota and CanadaSea Base – Sailing, Snorkeling & Exploring among the Florida KeysThe Summit – Whitewater and Rock Climbing in West Virginia
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Philmont Scout Ranch: Cimarron, NM
Scouting’s Premier High Adventure BaseNE New Mexico200+ Square Miles137,000+ 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 Camps60+ Activities
HistoricTraditionalOld WestPlaces of Interest
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Philmont Scout Ranch: Cimarron, NM
Two Sessions, 5 crews, 54 max eachJuly 5 – July 19July 19 – Aug 2$2000 est. cost
Deposit (already paid)Payment Coupons in JunePayments in July, September November & January 2014
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Chester County Council Crews
707 Crews7/5-7/19/2013
Troop 220Troop 76Troop 83Troop 53Troop 20
721 Crews7/19-8/2/2013
Troop 78Troop 181 (2 crews)
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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 PhiladelphiaAir TravelGround TransportationPre-Trek TourMealsPhilmont 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 SpringsHike Red RocksAir Force AcademyIndian Dancing
OvernightUniv of Coloradoat Colorado Springs
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Philmont Pre Trek Tour - Sunday
Cañon City & Colorado SpringsCog Railway to Pikes Peak
Class IV & V White Water Raftingthrough the Royal Gorgeon the Arkansas River
Overnight at University
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Philmont – High Adventure Trek
35 pre-planned activitiesVaried difficulty, distance, terrainVaried program offeringsVaried points of interestSelected 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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Takeaways
Preliminary 2014 ScheduleWatch www.cccbsa.org for updatesNewsletter, Schedule and Payment
14 months and counting …Start physical training now
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Questions ?
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Philmont Inspiration