Troop 53
2008 Philmont Expedition
This page will contain information about our upcoming 2008 Philmont Expedition. Other information which contains personal information is in a similar area in the Members Area.
Updates:
Updates to this section of our site will be on the top of this page. Announcements will also be posted on the News page.
- Update 4, 3/19/08 — Well, it's official, I suppose: We are definitely going! :) We've sent our final payment to Philmont and in response Philmont recently sent a huge package of material including the Itinerary book, individual Guidebook to Adventure books (which are being passed on as I see you), and a variety of other information. We have had a couple of training hikes, but still need to do more. Most importantly right now is that we need a meeting to discuss itineraries in which we may be interested. Our choices must be sent to Philmont by May. Expect an e-mail or phone call soon.
- Update 3, 9/5/07 — Reminder of the September 25 deadline for our second payment. There seems to be some confusion as to how much is owed. If you have been keeping track of how much you have paid into your "Philmont account" you may or may not have enough to make this next payment. You need to have paid at least $305.00 into that account by September 25 to keep your spot. You can also look at this page for more information about payments.
Speaking of spots, we recently had 2 cancellations, so there are 2 spots open — either 2 youth or 1 youth and 1 adult. - Update 2, 3/31/07 — We now have an "official" Expedition Number: 806-O. This number will be used on all correspondence with Philmont, will be on your medical form, will be how we are referred to when there and much more.
- Update 1, 12/18/07 — Registration fees, payment schedule, more participant requirements
General info:
Dates, cost:
- Date of arrival at Philmont: Wednesday, August 6, 2008
- Date of departure from Philmont: Monday, August 18, 2008
- Expected total cost will be around $1000 and will include the cost of Philmont itself ($560), transportation, lodging enroute to and from, and spending money (participants' responsibility). This cost could go up depending on transportation options, cost of gasoline, etc.
Youth age requirements:
You may participate as a youth in this expedition if your 21st birthday is on or after August 7, 2008 and one of the following applies to you:
- your 14th birthday is on or before December 31, 2007
- you complete the 8th grade before August, 2008, and your 13th birthday is August 5, 2008 or before.
Our expedition must have a majority of youth participants.
Adult requirements:
We must have at least 2, but not more than 4, adult participants (Philmont calls adults "advisors"). Adults are 21 years old or older (21st birthday on or before August 6, 2008). All adults must be registered members of the BSA and must have completed Youth Protection Training. You can take this training online at the BSA Online Learning Center.
Other crew requirements:
Philmont requires that at least one person, preferably two, (either an advisor or a youth participant) in each crew be currently certified in American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid or the equivalent and CPR from the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or the equivalent.
Random notes & thoughts:
- Trip dates
- Participants' physical condition
- My thoughts on youth age/size/experience
Philmont links:
- Philmont Scout Ranch — The "official" web site. A lot of good information under the Hikers and High Adventure links. While most of the FAQs apply to Training Center participants, a few still apply to normal expeditions.
- Selden's Philmont Web Pages — a huge repository of information about Philmont from actual participants.
