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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