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You are invited to travel with the Greater Pittsburgh Council
2007 contingent to...
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Philmont Scout Ranch
Cimmarron, New Mexico |
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LOCATION AND TERRAIN: A national camping area owned and operated by the Boy Scouts of America. Philmont is large...comprising 137,493 acres, or about 215 square miles of rugged mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo Range of the Rockies.
HISTORY: A unique history of ancient indians who chiseled writing into canyon walls...Spanish conquistadors who explored the Southwest long before the first colonists arrived on the Atlantic Coast...the rugged breed of mountainmen like Kit Carson, who blazed trails across this land...the great land barons like Lucien Maxwell who built ranches along the Santa Fe Trail, and gold miners seeking fortunes. All these men left their mark on Philmont.
WILDLIFE: Abundant deer, elk, coyote, antelope, mountain lion, buffalo, beaver, wild turkey, bear, and others. Its hills and canyons teem with birds and its streams abound with fish. Its cool mountains harbor a wilderness of unusual trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses.
PROGRAM: Provides an unforgettable adventure in the sky-high backpacking country along hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky trails. Program features will be fitted to each "12 member crew" based on ability level combining the best of the old west: horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, chuck wagon dinners, interpretive history, and wilderness survival...with the most exciting challenges today... rock climbing, burro racing, 30.06 rifle, and mountain search and rescue...an unbeatable recipe for fast-moving fun and outdoor experiences.
2007 PHILMONT EXPEDITION DETAILS
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July 14-28, 2007 |
| TRANSPORTATION: |
Air to Denver, Colorado, then tour bus to Philmont Scout Ranch |
| REQUIREMENTS: |
Age 14 by January 1, 2007 and in good physical health |
| COST: |
Tentative Fee: $1200
$250 deposit due at sign-up
(All fees submitted by the council to Philmont are non-refundable after November 1, but are transferable within the troop. |
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Send application with yoru $250 deposit to:
Greater Pittsburgh Council
Boy Scouts of America"
C/O Philmont Secretary
1275 Bedford Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
| For more Information Call: |
Bruce McDowell - 412-325-7925 |
Applications available for the experience of a lifetime!
In repsonse to the high level of interest for the Greater Pittsburgh Council's 2007 trip to Philmont, the council's High Adventure Promotion Committee has established procedures for selection to the 2007 Contingent. It is the goal of the committee to provide high adventure opportunities for as many Scouts as possible. Every year there is a high interest in Philmont (and other national high adventure camps) that requirs the committee to establish the following procedures for selections:
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All those with interest in joining the 2007 Contingent must complete the “Application for Consideration to join the Philmont Contingent.” Each application must include a refundable deposit of $250. |
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Applicants also need to complete a Personal Resource Questionnaire with the deposit. |
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All applications and deposits must be received by September 15, 2006. The National High Adventure Promotion Committee will review all the applications received and will select the 2006 Contingent members based upon age and overall participation/experience in Scouting. The committee will notify those selected (and alternates) by October 1, 2006. |
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Those selected for the 2007 Contingent will be asked to return a signed letter of confirmation, along with an additional payment of $250 by November 1, 2006 |
Please note that all participants must be 14 years of age by January 1, 2007 or completed the eighth grade prior to participation and be at least 13 years of age. Philmont will allow no exceptions. Copies of the Philmont Risk Advisory are available upon request - applicants should be aware that the Philmont Experience is very demanding, both physically and emotionally. The Philmont Risk Advisory specifies policies on chronic illness, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, weight, asthma, emotional difficulties, etc. Each participant must be prepared to carry a 35-50 pound pack over steep, rocky trails at elevations ranging from 6,500 to 12,500 feet. A regular program of physical conditioning for at least three (3) to six (6) months prior to taking the trek is essential. A longer period is recommended for those unaccustomed to physical exercise. For those Scouts and Scouters in good condition - Philmont is still an emotional challenge.
The fee for the 2007 Philmont expedition will be finalized as soon as we recieve airline prices. The fee should be in the range of $1250. This fee includes health and accident insurance coverage, a pre-trip training weekend, all ground and air transportation and expedition camp fees at Philmont. AS teh council will be making financial commitments for airline tickets and for Pilmont deposits, it is required for all participants to submit their payments on schedule.
Please note: All fees paid to Philmont are non-refundable after November 1, 2006.
Please contact the Greater Pittsburgh Council at (412) 471-2926 to request an application.
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