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Philmont 2016Troop 15, Fairfax-San Anselmo
Philmont Trek Dates: Jul 24-Aug 5, 2016•Prepared by Scoutmaster Kevin Krick
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Preparing for Philmont• Minimum Age / Spaces Available / Height - Weight• Reservations / Payment
• Important Dates• Fundraising
• Physical Activity and Preparation• Getting in shape for Philmont - Hiking & Backpacking • Wilderness First Aid
• Voyage Planning • Departure from Marin / Arrival at Philmont
• Philmont Trek Selection
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Requirements and AvailabilityYouth Participants must be 14 years of age by July 24, 2016 OR have completed the 8th grade and be at least 13 years of age prior to participationSpaces Available in 2 Crews
Crew = 7-12 participants Must have a majority of youth Limited to a maximum of four (4) adults 21+ years of age
Height/Weight Requirements – Youth & Adultshttp://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/Philmont/Camping/WhoCanCome/HealthMedicalRequirements.aspx
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Reservations / PaymentPhilmont Only (no travel/other costs):
January 16, 2015 - $100.66September 23, 2015 - $385.66February 10, 2016 - $385.66FEES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THESE DATESFees are non-refundableTotal Cost w/o Travel: $871.98 per person
Payment via SignUpGeniusPhillips Waite Scholarships may be available
Est. $100-$200 per individualDetails on eligibility forthcoming from Philmont
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FundraisingAnnual Hot Dog Sale at Fairfax FestivalAdditional Fundraisers may be scheduled by the Troop Committee
If you’re going, plan on participating!
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Physical Activity and Preparation
Philmont is no stroll through the park!Heavy packs, high altitudes, and a lot ofmileage up & down
Be PreparedPhysical Exam due December 2015
Forms will be provided from Philmont in advanceDo Regular Aerobic Exercise
30 – 60 minutes, 3 to 5 times a weekWilderness First Aid Course
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Physical Activity, cont.
Hiking and Backpacking Merit BadgesBackpacking is the BEST way to prepare for PhilmontMerit Badge Requirements:
Take five hikes, each on a different day, and each of 10 continuous miles (Hiking)
Take a hike of 20 continuous miles in one day (Hiking) Participate in at least 3 backpacking treks of at least 3 days each and
at least 15 miles each, and using at least two different campsites on each trek (Backpacking)
Even if you have the Merit Badges, all Philmont-bound Scouts will need to participate in our hiking program to be eligible to attend
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Voyage Planning
Flying to/from Denver, ColoradoRental cars to/from PhilmontCosts TBD
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Philmont Treks
Itinerary Selection available in March 2016Lots of Things to See & Do!• Archaeology• Hike Mt. Baldy – 12,000 ft• Black Powder Rifles• Blacksmithing• Burro Packing / Burro
Racing• Continental Tie & Lumber • Fishing• Geocaching• Gold Mining & Panning• Apache Life• Kit Carson Museum
• Mountain Biking• Mountain Man Rendezvous• Post Civil War Settlers• Rock Climbing & Rappelling• Rocky Mountain Fur Co.• Search & Rescue• Shotgun Shooting & Reloading• Hike the Tooth of Time (& put the
tail of your Philmont Bull over your shoulder!)
• Western Lore & Branding• and Much More!
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Philmont Treks, cont.
Unfortunately, there are more things to see & do than one can fit into a single itinerary so selection is important. Things to consider:
What you’d like to see & doHow far you want or are able to hike each day. e.g.
14-15 year old Scouts – 5 to 8 miles per day 15-16 year old Scouts – 6 to 9 miles per day 16-17 year old Scouts – 8 to 11 miles per day
Time you’d like to spend at camp vs. on the trail
Two Crews = Two Choices
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What You’ll Experience On the Trek
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What You’ll Experience On the Trek
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What You’ll Experience On the Trek
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What You’ll Experience On the Trek
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What You’ll Experience On the Trek
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What You’ll Experience On the Trek
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What You’ll Experience On the Trek
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What You’ll Experience On the Trek
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What You’ll Experience On the Trek
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What You’ll Experience On the Trek
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What You’ll Experience On the Trek
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What You’ll Experience On the Trek
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What You’ll Experience On the Trek
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What You’ll Experience On the Trek
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The Philmont Experience
Challenging but very Rewarding!Memories that will last a Lifetime!