1. High Adventure Committee Chester County Council, BSA P 3 Philmont Parents & Participants March, 2007 Jim Thompson High Adventure Committee Chairman Chester County Council, BSA

2. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Agenda What is Philmont? What is Chester County Council’s Role What do I have to do? Q&A

3. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee What is Philmont? Scouting’s Premier High Adventure Base Located in NE New Mexico 200+ Square Miles, 137,000+ Acres The ultimate scouting experience

4. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee What is Philmont? – History

5. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee What is Philmont? – Waite Phillips "The only things we keep permanently are those we give away." (Waite Phillips)

6. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee What is Philmont? - Wildlife

7. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee What is Philmont? – Grandeur

8. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee What is Philmont? It’s a lot like a cruise !

9. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee What is Philmont? PhilSpeak High Adventure Trek One of several programs offered by Philmont. An itinerary including day by day scheduling of campsites and programs. Crew A group of 7-12 individuals taking a Trek. Expedition A Crew traveling on a specific Trek on a specific date. Contingent A group of Crews traveling as a group to and from Philmont. Shakedown hike or weekend A training activity designed to prepare for a Philmont Trek.

10. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee What is Philmont? – The Ranch’s History

11. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee What is Philmont? – The Ranch Today 34 Staffed Camps; 55 Trail Camps 60+ Activities Historic Traditional Old West Places of Interest

12. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Historic Programs

13. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Traditional Programs

14. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Old West Programs

15. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Places of Interest

16. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Anatomy of a Trek Distance Terrain Staff Camps vs. Trail Camps vs. Dry Camps Program

17. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee 2006 Philmont Trek Difficulty

18. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee A Sample Trek Expedition # 709-H2 July 9 th arrival, 8 th Contingent, 2 nd Crew Trek 12, Challenging, 62 miles Two peaks – Phillips 11,711 & The Tooth 9,003 No layover days 5 staffed camps; 3 trail camps; 3 dry camps 2006 Troop 6, West Chester PA 8 youth 4 adults

19. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Trek 26 Day 1: Trailbound Tent City

20. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Trek 26 Day 1: Trailbound Tent City

21. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Trek 26 Day 1: Opening Campfire

22. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 2 – Zastrow TA to Rayado River

23. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 2 – Zastrow TA to Rayado River

24. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca

25. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca

26. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca

27. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca

28. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca

29. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca

30. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca

31. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca

32. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 3 – Rayado River to Urraca

33. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 4 – Urraca to Miners Park

34. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 4 – Urraca to Miners Park

35. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 4 – Urraca to Miners Park

36. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 4 – Urraca to Miners Park

37. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 5 – Miners Park to Black Mountain

38. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 5 – Miners Park to Black Mountain

39. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 5 – Miners Park to Black Mountain

40. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 5 – Miners Park to Black Mountain

41. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 5 – Miners Park to Black Mountain

42. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 6 – Miners Park to Comanche

43. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 6 – Miners Park to Comanche

44. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 6 – Miners Park to Comanche

45. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 7 – Comanche to Comanche Peak

46. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 7 – Comanche to Comanche Peak

47. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 8 – Comanche Peak – Lower Sawmill

48. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 8 – Comanche Peak – Lower Sawmill

49. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 8 – Comanche Peak – Lower Sawmill

50. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 8 – Comanche Peak – Lower Sawmill

51. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 8 – Comanche Peak – Lower Sawmill

52. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 8 – Comanche Peak – Lower Sawmill

53. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 9 – Lower Sawmill – Hunting Lodge

54. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 9 – Lower Sawmill – Hunting Lodge

55. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 9 – Lower Sawmill – Hunting Lodge

56. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 9 – Lower Sawmill – Hunting Lodge

57. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 10 – Hunting Lodge to Upper Clarks

58. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 10 – Hunting Lodge to Upper Clarks

59. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 10 – Hunting Lodge to Upper Clarks

60. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 10 – Hunting Lodge to Upper Clarks

61. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 10 – Hunting Lodge to Upper Clarks

62. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 10 – Hunting Lodge to Upper Clarks

63. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 11 – Upper Clarks to Tooth Ridge

64. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 11 – Upper Clarks to Tooth Ridge

65. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 11 – Upper Clarks to Tooth Ridge

66. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 11- Upper Clarks to Tooth Ridge

67. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 12- Tooth Ridge to Base Camp

68. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 12- Tooth Ridge to Base Camp

69. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 12- Tooth Ridge to Base Camp

70. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 12- Tooth Ridge to Base Camp

71. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 12- Tooth Ridge to Base Camp

72. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 12- Tooth Ridge to Base Camp

73. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 13 – Going Home

74. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 13 – Going Home

75. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Day 13 – Going Home

76. High Adventure Committee Chester County Council, BSA Chester County Council’s Role Support Logistics Training

77. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee How do I apply for a campership grant Write a letter to the High Adventure Committee explaining your needs. Grants will be issued for a portion of the expenses with the final ammount based on need and the number of applicants

78. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Why are we leaving for Philmont 3 days early? Acute Mountain Sickness Altitude acclimatization Hydration

79. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee What will we do on the way to Philmont? Day 1 USAFA / Olympic Training Ctr / Colorado Springs

80. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee What will we do on the way to Philmont? Day 2 Whitewater Rafting / LaJunta Indian Dancers

81. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee What will we do on the way to Philmont? Day 3 Arrive Philmont

82. High Adventure Committee Chester County Council, BSA What you need to ‘Be Prepared’

83. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee What you need to ‘Be Prepared’ Trained Leaders To be physically fit To be mentally ready To be properly equipped

84. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Trained Leaders Crews will have two to four adults Most will have three Each crew will have one or more advisors certified in Wilderness First Aid & CPR All Advisors will have completed BSA Youth Protection Training

85. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Be Mentally Ready Be ready to cooperate as part of a team. Be willing to take on any task, even if it isn’t your assigned task, for your crew. Help your tentmate / buddy throughout the shakedown process. Recognize that you will get wet and dirty. Eat the food, not for the taste, for its value as fuel. Respect your elected Crew Leader’s authority

86. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Be Physically Ready More of an issue for Advisors Aerobic exercises are best Weight limits are for real Establish a program now, execute through our departure date Check the pain calculator Crews should conduct 3-5 shakedown hikes

87. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee To Be Properly Equipped The Big Four of Backpacking Boots Backpack Sleeping Bag Rain Gear

88. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Types of Packs External Frame Less Expensive Spaced from back Cooler Tolerates lumps More freedom packing Some gear outside More pockets Internal Frame More Expensive Close to back Hotter Careful packing required Gear both inside & outside Trade-offs

89. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Packs, con’t… Size Must be adequate for both personal and crew gear! Recommend Min. of 4500 cu in min Remember to try on many different packs

90. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Boots & Socks Leather More expensive Careful break in Heavier Fabric & Leather Less expensive Lighter Minimal break-in Lightest boot capable of handling trails and loads you’ll have Remember your weight is going to be you plus your pack (Approx 50lbs) Waterproof - GORETEX

91. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Boots & Socks It’s the fit not the size Wear 2 pair socks- thin synthetic liner, midweight wool. No toe contact with front on incline Walk around- does it feel right?

92. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Sleeping Bags Mummy Less room Less to heat Hooded lighter Rectangular More room No hood Heavier Buy the bag you will use year around 20 – 35 degree

93. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Sleeping Bags Down Warmest Lightest Looses insulation ability when wet Very hard to dry Synthetic Warm enough Light enough Reasonable value when wet

94. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Ground Pads Closed-cell foam Water proof Cheap Lightest Indestructible Packs quickly Self-inflating More expensive Heavier Slightly more comfortable Adults prefer

95. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Rain Gear Suggested: Two piece Rainsuit Objective- stay warm & dry Not worth it to go cheap Look for Nylon w/ Gortex Pack small Pants with side zips and/or boot zips

96. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Clothing NO COTTON! Minimum requirement 50/50 blend Recommend nylon quick dry clothing

97. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee Outfitters EMS WWW.EMS.COM 289 Main Street Exton, PA Concord Mall 4737 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE REI WWW.REI.COM Conshohocken Plymouth Meeting 200 W Ridge Pike Conshohocken, PA 19428 EMS WWW.EMS.COM 289 Main Street Exton, PA Concord Mall 4737 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE Campmor WWW.Campmor.Com ScoutDirect WWW.ScoutDirect.Com www.alpsmountaineering.com

98. Chester County Council High Adventure Committee BenefitsQuestions? Chester County Council High Adventure Committee

99. More Information Chester County Council Home Page www.cccbsa.orgwww.cccbsa.org - High Adventure Page www.ccchighadventure.orgwww.ccchighadventure.org – High Adventure Comm Email highadventure@cccbsa.org