1. 2018 Ore-Ida Council Philmont Contingent Crew

2. What is Philmont?

3. Philmont History Donated to the BSA by Waite Phillips in 1938
214 Square Miles
6500 to 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.

4. 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

5. Wildlife

6. Mini Bears

7. Still A Working Cattle Ranch

8. Not Just Backpacking

9. Not Just Backpacking

10. 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!!!

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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.

28. Medical/Risk Advisory
Physical Requirements
Carry 25-35% of body weight 5-12 miles a day 
Operate at elevations ranging from ,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

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

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

31. 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

32. Additional Information
12/17/2017
Additional Information
Videos Gear Lists Forms Menus and Ingredient Lists

33. What’s Next Sign Up on www.oreidaphilmont.com
Sign Acknowledgement Form
$100 Deposit/Payments
Johnny Beal
RECRUIT MORE YOUTH MEMBERS
Kip Higby
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