After philmonts 2018 treks were canceled because of fires, the home of the original mountaintop scouting experience will be back and better. Feb 21, 2016 philmont weight limits height recommended weight maximum acceptance 5 5 114 162 195 5 6 118 167 201 5 7 121 172 207 5 8 125 178 214 5 9 129 183 220 5 10 2 188 226 5 11 6 194 233 6 0 140 199 239. Each year since 1942 more than 20,000 scouts and scouters make the journey to philmont from around the united states and the world to experience this special, unique place by backpacking treks ranging from 70 to 100 miles over 10 days. The 7day treks guidebook was just posted, and four of the five retired camps are scheduled for use in 2017.
The next philmont olympic event will be the backcountry. Philmont personal gear check list and tips contained in this document on the first three pages is a handy check off list that can be used when packing for philmont or during crew shakedowns. Philmont scout ranch is the original bsa high adventure camp and is often referred to as the pinnacle of boy scouting. Itinerary 1 day 2 changed from cathedral rock to minnette meadows itinerary 4 day 6 changed from red hills to black mountain day 7 changed from black mountain to red hills itinerary 5 day 9 changed from hunting lodge to. Reservation contacts who did not register for 2016 online. How to prepare for a philmont trek personal preparation key steps to prepare yourself for philmont trek. Treks are conducted in accordance with the outdoor code and the. The 2017 treks 12day itinerary guidebook is now available. Get your copy of the 2017 treks 12day itinerary guidebook at orgfilestorephilmontpdftreksbook. Org mission of the boy scouts of america the mission of the boy scouts of america is to prepare young. The standard and most popular philmont program is the backpacking trek. Philmont encourages cooking in one or two large pots.
Jun 15, 2016 philnews friday, uly 8, 2016 philmontscoutranchorg. Philmont scout ranch, run by the national council of the boy scouts of america since 1938, is the ultimate high adventure scouting experience with 50 to 100mile, 12day backpacking treks in the high country of this 220 square mile ranch. Philmont scout ranch psr is operated by the boy scouts of america in. Selecting your philmont trek january advisor briefing by marc. The contingent trek will be a total of fourteen 14 days including two travel days. The right hand column shows the maximum acceptable weight for a persons height in order to participate in a philmont trek. Please study all the materials that philmont has sent you. What are the four keys to having national capital area. Usually they are only retired for a year or two to recover from overuse or to evaluate water or conservation issues. From august 1014 dedicated arrival dates for 7 day treks only, philmont may assign up to two crews to the same itinerary during this time period. Philmont scout ranch, the boy scouts of americas premier high adventure base, challenges scouts and venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern new mexico wilderness. Philmont requirements provide and maintain a cheerful, helpful, and efficient service to all philmont guests. Philmont opportunity crew the capitol area council is sponsoring a council contingent to philmont for the summer of 2017 and future summers.
The scholarship is intended to help young men, who need financial assistance, travel to philmont and visit this magnificent place. Insure that all participants have a safe and enjoyable experience. Priesthood leadership and scouting training is provided by members of the young men and primary. Oct 14, 2014 i was fortunate enough to go on two philmont treks, first in 1999 and then again in 2002. Last philmont trek i went on, we used one of these. To avoid disappointment, please do not request or expect exceptions. This philmont treks 2019 itinerary guide, and additional resources listed below, will help you and your crew select an itinerary and continue your trek preparation. For anyone who comes to philmont, whether they be scouts. All participants must attend shakedown weekend april 1517, 2016. This page contains information about our philmont trek from august, 2016. Oct 14, 2014 philmont scout ranchs lottery for seven and 12day treks in summer 2016 will be open from oct. Transportation to and from philmont will be on amtrak.
Those who fall within the limits are more likely to have an enjoyable trek and avoid incurring health risks. Actively participate in all training requirements and pass the ranger basic test after a fiveday backcountry training trek. This guide is intended to be an allencompassing tool for crews to utilize in order to prepare for an upcoming philmont trek. For 7day and 9day treks, philmont assigns only one crew to each itinerary. When i asked my 18yearold son philmont trek 2002, rayado 2003 how others or i could lighten our packs, his immediate response was, bring your 18yearold son and give him all your gear. Philmont 2016 treks book free download as pdf file. For 12day treks, philmont assigns only two crews each day to the same itinerary.
I knew the dates our treks left july 4, 1999, and june 26, 2002, so finding the photos took me about. Generous scholarships are available to participants. Philmont trek 4 2016 notes troop 55 high adventure blog. Each participant in a philmont trek must not exceed the maximum acceptable limit in the weight for height chart shown below. Cradle of liberty council, bsa philmont crew guide 3rd edition.
Philmont and the new mexico state police also offered counseling for those involved in the flood. Ability to effectively communicate philmont camping procedures to crews. Mountain scout camp and included fuel canister sledge, utm signpost installation, rock rolling and work crew sprint. Under the guidance of a crew chaplains aide, each participant may fulfill the requirements for the philmont duty to. Philmont requires that the first three nights at philmont. A typical philmont trek lasts 12 days and covers anywhere from 56 miles 90 km to 106 miles 171 km. For 7 day and 9day treks, philmont assigns only one crew to each itinerary each saturday and sunday.
Philmont scout ranch 2016 laacbsa provisional contingent to philmont scout ranch, cimarron, new mexico. That is why, even after 57 years in some cases, people return to this hallowed ground. The philmont treks 2016 itinerary guidebook is now. Quick start for using philmont trails in osm on your crew trek.
Saturday, october 8, optional meet and greet, 7 pm. Selecting your philmont trek january advisor briefing by. Michigan crossroads council philmont scout ranch water. I came on two treks here, and i just fell in love with the place. Youth be 15 years old by july, 2016 have completed 8th grade by july, 2016 be a first class scout. Please initial each line to acknowledge that attendance is required at these proposed meeting dates. Join us to learn all about mayflower councils philmont trek. The capitol area council is sponsoring a council contingent. The first session autumn adventure trek is october 914, 2016. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country. Schick, who has been cooking since 2010, is selftaught.
Sometimes for one last trek, but most times simply to walk around for an hour or two and breathe the fresh mountain air one more time. January 1, 2016, or have completed the 8th grade and be at least years of age prior to participation. Philmont trek available to scouts in the capitol area council. On this page you will find everything you need to to help familiarize and prepare yourself for our upcoming trek at philmont scout ranch in new mexico. Part 3 jan 29 or 30 you will log into philmont portal and select your top 6 trek desires. The philmont treks 2016 itinerary guidebook is now available. Shortly after the incident, philmont staff notified the families of scouts involved in the flood. As the traditional backpacking trek at philmont, 12day treks give crews the opportunity to hike for 10 days in the backcountry, with an arrivaldeparture day in. Council unit planning guide 2021 guidebook to adventure 2021 itinerary guidebook 12day treks as the traditional backpacking trek at philmont, 12day treks give crews the opportunity to hike for 10 days in the backcountry, with an arrivaldeparture day in base camp on each end of the journey. The mountain trek ranger is a frontline representative of philmont scout ranch and is directly responsible to the mountain trek coordinators.
A pocket rockets arms literally cannot take the reflected heat and weight. Selected crewmembers will be expected to participate in fundraising activities to cover some expenses and to earn their personal spending money. Brotherhood member, venturing bronze award, philmont, florida sea base, northern tier, philmont cavalcade and he was an assistant scout master for troop 12. Philmont scout ranch is a ranch located in colfax county, new mexico, near the village of cimarron.
Philmont trek fee, airfare, local bus transportation, lodging, all meals, whitewater rafting, and sightseeing garden of the gods, bents old fort, koshare. Philmont scout ranch 12day itinerary descriptions for the 2016 camping season. There are also wonderful videos put out by other companies such as rei. Be an advocate and expert of the ranger field book and philmont camping method. Crew 380 decided to finish their trek despite the incident in honor of brock. These guidelines are used because overweight individuals are at a greater risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, altitude illness, sleep problems and. Philmont has a collection of helpful videos to help prepare you for your trek. Participants will enjoy a 12day trek throughout philmont s 140,711 acres of.
From august 1014 dedicated arrival dates for 7 day and 9day treks only, philmont may assign up to two crews to the same itinerary during this time period. This quick start is more or less specific to folks who have garmin gps units the plan to carry and. Philmont type treks some units use sabattis as a trek base camp without participating in the regular summer camp program. Skyler ballardphilnews clarks fork cook jack sutter lays out homemade croutons onto an oven sheet to bake for a few minutes on tuesday, june 14, 2016 at clarks fork. Donated by oil baron waite phillips, the ranch is owned and operated by the boy scouts of america. Enter philmonts 2016 lottery and then cross your fingers.
Their oldest, suzannah, is on staff this year and their older sons, jack and sam returned with steve on trek in late june. Dates are july 1224, 2016 additional days will be required for travel usually 12 days on either side of trek dates. Philmont trek commitment form if you decide to apply to attend philmont, youth must be 14 years of age or years of age and completed the 8th grade by date of participation. Diablo silverado council contingent will arrive at philmont on july 11th, 2016. He was joking, of course, but theres a lot of wisdom in this statement. From august 1014 dedicated arrival dates for 7day and 9day treks only, philmont may assign up to two crews to the same itinerary during this time period. Heshe is a member of the ranger department leadership and is directly responsible to the chief ranger. Those who fall within the limits are more likely to have an enjoyable. Philmont is the worlds largest youth camp, with 35 staffed backcountry camps and 770 campsites.
Rei hiking expert advice video playlist rei backpacking and camping expert advice video playlist. In recent years, the option of a 7day trek has proved to be popular as well. Philmont trek payment form website for the new birth of. Whatever itinerary you come up with, you need to know the basics of itinerary planning at philmont. What are the four keys to having home national capital. Whistle punk retired camps camps used last year, but not this year. Requirements for philmont participation cannot be relaxed. Drew castellawphilnews jonathan phipps, assistant cook at beaubien, rings the dinner bell. The water and woods field service council is sending 2 contingents to experience philmont scout ranch in 2016. The remainder of the document contains lots of tips and guidance you. Philmont 2016 treks book boy scouts of america wellness. The stem trek is an exciting program at philmont scout ranch for scouts and venturers who have an interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Many crews at philmont associated with the flood were temporarily withheld by philmont staff until further notice because of logistical issues and because of significant damage to trails. Up to 8 crews will be reserved for 2015 watchu sabattis adirondack trek crews in addition to provisional crews for individual signups.
Each crew will consist of twelve 1 2 scouts and scouters. Get your copy of the 2017 treks 12day itinerary guidebook at camp. Start your trek off with a cool root beer at ponil before hiking up the middle ponil to bent for the night. June 28, 2016 july 12, 2016 july 10, 2016 july 24, 2016 july 12, 2016 july 26, 2016 july 14, 2016 july 28, 2016 philmont scout ranch, the boy scouts of americas premier highadventure base, challenges scouts and venturers with more than 200 square miles of rugged new mexico wilderness. Brocks death received nationwide attention, particularly from the scouting community. These training treks were designed to instruct and. All participants are required to have a current physical and meet philmont s height and weight requirements. Part 2 today we will introduce you to the process of choosing a trek that satisfies the needs and desires of your crew. Blood pressure changes while hiking at moderate altitudes mdpi.
Putting a large pot on top of a canister stove is going to be a tipping hazard. The conservation tetrathlon events were held at rocky. For 7 day treks, philmont assigns only one crew to each itinerary each saturday and sunday. The conference, under the direction of the church general scouting committee, is held at the philmont training center ptc located on the philmont scout ranch near cimarron, new mexico.
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