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2014 Philmont Expeditions

2014 Philmont Expeditions. Parents & Participants Orientation. Agenda. Opening The High Adventure Committee Process & Policies BSA’s High Adventure Bases Mason-Dixon Adventure Philmont, 2014 Overview Q&A Closing. The High Adventure Committee.

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2014 Philmont Expeditions

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  1. 2014 Philmont Expeditions Parents & Participants Orientation

  2. Agenda • Opening • The High Adventure Committee • Process & Policies • BSA’s High Adventure Bases • Mason-Dixon Adventure • Philmont, 2014 Overview • Q&A • Closing

  3. The High Adventure Committee The mission of the Chester County Council High Adventure Committee is to provide training, logistics and support to units and individualsdesiring to participate in a BSA high adventure program to ensure a safe, enjoyable andmemorable ‘mountaintop’ experience. Knowledge, Expertise, Safety and Support.

  4. The High Adventure Committee • Are Experienced HA Advisors & Unit Leaders • Are Subject area experts • Offers Comprehensive Training • Advisors – Safety, Outdoor Skills, Leadership • Crew – Philmont Specific Skills • Provides Logisitics • Complete package

  5. Process & Policy • Waiting List • Campership • Refunds • Commitment

  6. 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

  7. Camperships • Letter requesting to HA committee by October 1, 2013. • Expect $200-400 per request based on need and funds available.

  8. Philmont Refund Policy • On the application you submitted • Copies 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.)

  9. Commitment • Philmont is not a walk in the park • It is an extended wilderness experience • It will test you physically • It will test you mentally • It will test you emotionally • Preparation = Success • Enjoy the Experience

  10. Adult Commitment • Training • Three Evenings – October, January, March • One Saturday – October, 2013 • 2 Advisors - 20 Hours CPR/WFA • One Weekend – May, 2014 • Physical Conditioning • Meet requirements for your height minus 1”

  11. Crew Commitment Schedule and hold 3-5 training hikes in the spring of 2014 Backpacking is a team sport Plan ahead, consider other obligations, commit to mutual success

  12. Mason-Dixon Adventure For Older Scouts & Venturers High Adventure Experience in our own back yard – Horseshoe Scout Reservation Excellent Crew Preparationin the Summer of 2013 for 2014 PSR crews

  13. BSA’s High Adventure Bases • Philmont – Backpacking in the Sangre De Cristo range in North East New Mexico • Northern Tier – Canoeing in the Boundary Waters between Minnesota and Canada • Sea Base – Sailing, Snorkeling & Exploring among the Florida Keys • The Summit – Whitewater and Rock Climbing in West Virginia

  14. Philmont Scout Ranch: Cimarron, NM • Scouting’s Premier High Adventure Base • NE New Mexico • 200+ Square Miles • 137,000+ Acres

  15. Philmont – History

  16. Philmont – Waite Phillips "The only things we keep permanently are those we give away." (Waite Phillips)

  17. Philmont - Wildlife

  18. Philmont – Grandeur 2008 HA Kick Off

  19. Philmont – The Ranch Today • 34+/- Staffed Camps; 55+/- Trail Camps • 60+ Activities • Historic • Traditional • Old West • Places of Interest

  20. Philmont Scout Ranch: Cimarron, NM • Two Sessions, 5 crews, 54 max each • July 5 – July 19 • July 19 – Aug 2 • $2000 est. cost • Deposit (already paid) • Payment Coupons in JunePayments in July, September November & January 2014

  21. Chester County Council Crews 707 Crews 7/5-7/19/2013 721 Crews 7/19-8/2/2013 Troop 78 Troop 181 (2 crews) • Troop 220 • Troop 76 • Troop 83 • Troop 53 • Troop 20

  22. What is Philmont? It’s a lot like a cruise !

  23. The Chester County Contingent • All inclusive: To / From Philadelphia • Air Travel • Ground Transportation • Pre-Trek Tour • Meals • Philmont High Adventure Trek

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. Philmont Pre Trek Tour - Saturday • Colorado Springs • Hike Red Rocks • Air Force Academy • Indian Dancing • OvernightUniv of Coloradoat Colorado Springs

  28. Philmont Pre Trek Tour - Sunday • Cañon City & Colorado Springs • Cog Railway to Pikes Peak • Class IV & V White Water Raftingthrough the Royal Gorgeon the Arkansas River • Overnight at University

  29. Philmont – High Adventure Trek • 35 pre-planned activities • Varied difficulty, distance, terrain • Varied program offerings • Varied points of interest • Selected in advance

  30. Historic Programs

  31. Traditional Programs

  32. Old West Programs

  33. Places of Interest

  34. Takeaways • Preliminary 2014 Schedule • Watch www.cccbsa.org for updates • Newsletter, Schedule and Payment • 14 months and counting … • Start physical training now

  35. Questions ?

  36. Philmont Inspiration

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