2018 Ore-Ida Council Philmont Contingent Crew

What is Philmont?

Philmont History Donated to the BSA by Waite Phillips in 1938 214 Square Miles 6500 to 12441 feet in elevation Has been inhabited by Ancient Indians Spanish Conquistadors Land Barons like Lucien Maxwell Mountain Men like Kit Carson Miners, loggers, and cowboys All left their mark on the area and you will get the opportunity to experience it all.

Philmont Backcountry 34 Staffed Camps 55 Trail Camps Program Areas 55 Trail Camps Most are near staffed camps More than 1000 Seasonal Employees 22,000 people will hike the backcountry every summer Becomes New Mexico’s 7th largest city every summer

Wildlife

Mini Bears

Still A Working Cattle Ranch

Not Just Backpacking

Not Just Backpacking

Trail Activities Blacksmithing Lumberjacking Rock Climbing Gold Panning Burro Racing Horseback Riding ATVs Roping Mountain Biking Chuckwagon Dinners Campfire Programs COPES Courses Railroading T-Rex Track Archeology Mine Tours TONS MORE!!!

Philmont Treks 12-Day Treks (10 days on the trail) 50-100+ miles About 35 different itineraries to choose from Preference will be determined by the crews Selection will be in March 2018 12 Member Crews Resupplied in the Backcountry First 2 Nights with a Philmont Ranger

Philmont Treks Usually Reserved by a Scout Unit Each Council is Granted 1 or More Crews Every Year Ore-Ida Usually Gives the Contingent Crew to a Unit For 2018 the Council is opening the opportunity up to youth from across the council Contingent Crew Maintain your regular unit Come together only for Philmont preparation and training

Adult Advisors Zab Biason Dana Higby Kip Higby RD Hill Brian Loomis Jim Taylor

Crew Schedule Now-Fall Recruit Crew Members 12/17/2017 Crew Schedule Now-Fall Recruit Crew Members May 31, 2017, 6:30pm Troop 1 Backpacking Class Where to spend money, what you need and what is just nice to have.  Special section just for women. Meridian American Legion Hall, 22 Broadway, Behind Meridian City Hall October or November 2017, Crew Meeting/Social Activity (Thanksgiving Week) Plan First Training Hike and Crew Meetings Get to know your crew

Crew Schedule January, Crew Meeting (Christmas Break) 12/17/2017 Crew Schedule January, Crew Meeting (Christmas Break) Elect Interim Crew Leaders Plan Route to Philmont Plan 2 Weekend Training Hikes Begin Designing Crew T-Shirt February, Training Day Hike 20 Miles in one day

Crew Schedule March, Crew Meeting (Spring Break) 12/17/2017 Crew Schedule March, Crew Meeting (Spring Break) Make Itinerary Priority List Receive GuideBook to Adventure Finalize T-Shirt Design Finalize Training Hikes April, Training Hike Weekend April, Online Itinerary Selection May, Training Hike Weekend At end of hike elect Final Crew Leaders June, 30 Mile Training Hike

Crew Schedule Gear Inspection and Quarantine, July 3, 2018 Gives time to get anything else you need Backpacks will be loaded and locked up until arrival at Philmont Leave Boise July 5, 2018 Adult Advisors will be driving personal vehicles Spend 2 nights camping along the way Eating at restaurants (Individual pre-paid debit cards) Sleeping in tents Separate bag with sleeping bag/sleeping pad/clothes/toilet kit

Crew Schedule Arrive at Philmont July 7 In Processing Medical Checks Equipment Issued First Commissary Issued Visit Tooth of Time Traders Crew Leader Briefing at Logistics Eating in Mess Hall Religious Services (Catholic, Protestant, LDS, Jewish chapels) Opening Campfire Spend Night in Tent City

Crew Schedule Trail Days July 8-18 Bused to Trailhead First two nights with Philmont Ranger Stick to the Itinerary Conservation project during trek (3hours) Resupplied in backcountry May have layover camps May have dry camps

Crew Schedule Return to Basecamp July 18 Bused/hike back to basecamp Clean/return gear Visit Tooth of Time Traders Visit museums Rayado Villa Philmonte Ernest Thomas Seton Library National Boy Scout Museum (if construction is complete) Visit Cimarron Closing Campfire

Crew Schedule Depart Philmont July 19 Arrive in Boise July 20 Spend night at hotel Victory Dinner Arrive in Boise July 20 Late evening

Youth Requirements 14 years old on July 7, 2018 (DOB Before 07/07/2004) 13 years old and completed the 8th grade on July 7, 2018 (DOB Before 07/07/2005) Under 21 by July 18, 2018 (DOB After 07/19/1997) Meet the medical and height-weight requirements Be in good physical shape

Purpose of the Training Hikes Get to know your crew Get in shape Test out gear Learn “The Philmont Way” Bearmuda Triangle/Camp Set Up Cooking Method First Aid Lightening Procedures Navigation

Cost $1450 per crew member $940 Philmont Fee All Training Hikes 2 Crew T-shirts Travel to and from Philmont Awards $165 Pre-paid Debit Card for travel meals/Spending Money

Payment Plan Date Payment Total Amount Immediately 100 June 1, 2017 200 300 Aug 1 500 Oct 1 700 Dec 1 900 Feb 1, 2018 1100 April 1 1300 June 1 150 1450

Financial Policies All funds are NON-REFUNDABLE Can be transferred to a replacement crew member with some limitations Accounts past due more than 60 days may result in being dropped and all funds forfeited

Medical/Risk Advisory BSA 4 Part Medical Form is REQUIRED Within Previous 12 months (dated after 7/7/2017) Signed by Physician (MD, DO, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant) Height/Weight Limits See Philmont Risk Advisory Medications Must be mature and responsible enough to take any necessary medications by themselves.

Medical/Risk Advisory Physical Requirements Carry 25-35% of body weight 5-12 miles a day  Operate at elevations ranging from 6500-12,441 feet Food Requirements Menus and Ingredients are available on the website If allergic or requires a special diet food must be purchased at home and brought to Philmont ONLY FOR MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS REASONS More Info at www.PhilmontScoutRanch.org

Personal Gear Check the Philmont Website www.philmontscoutranch.org Important Items Back Pack 65-75 liter Internal Hydration Bladder (Camelbak) Raingear Sleeping Bag 20 Degree (<5 lbs) Compression Sack/Waterproofed Good Boots (Broken In)

Gear Philmont Can Provide Tents Dining Fly Cooking Pots KP Supplies Water Treatment Tablets Bear Bag Supplies

Gear Provided By The Crew Stoves and Fuel Bottles White Gas Water Containers Ability to Carry 5 Gallons Anything Lighter Than Philmont Gear Tents (2 Man) Ropes and Bear Bags Water Filters

Additional Information 12/17/2017 Additional Information www.PhilmontScoutRanch.org Videos Gear Lists Forms Menus and Ingredient Lists

What’s Next Sign Up on www.oreidaphilmont.com Sign Acknowledgement Form $100 Deposit/Payments Johnny Beal RECRUIT MORE YOUTH MEMBERS Kip Higby Kip@oreidaphilmont.com 208-941-2108 cell