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Philmont crew A on AT 2009
Philmont mailing address:

Scout's Name
Expedition - not yet assigned
Philmont Scout Ranch
Route 1, Box 35
Cimarron, NM 87714
Philmont Phone: (505) 376-2281 (Emergencies only!!!)

Trek Dates:

June 16-29, 2010, as part of the Northeast Georgia Council contingent!!

Misc information:

(1) Training: All adults going on the trek should provide evidence to Dr. Dick A. of completion of Youth Protection Training, Severe Weather Training (both of those are online at olc.scouting.org), and any current medical or CPR certification. Art M. will also be offering CPR certification and we will be asking ALL participants to have this current before going.

(2) Medical: Philmont has specific Philmont medical forms which must be used (the regular BSA annual medical form is not sufficient). We expect to receive these during January. Tips for filling them out. Turn in to Dr. Dick A. the medical forms, including verification of tetanus shots, blood pressure, and any orthopedic concerns.

Also, Scouts and adults should review the information on height/weight, blood pressure and medical conditions, and the general "risk advisory".

(3) Hiking Itinerary: We will select an itinerary that is Challenging or Rugged (but not Strenuous or Super-Strenuous categories, as those entail so much hiking there is little time to do program activities). We also will select the same top-five choices for both crews so we can see each other some on the trip. Finally, we want an itinerary that brings us hiking back to Base Camp via the Tooth of Time Ridge. In 2009, there were over a dozen different possibilities that met those criteria. Other things to consider include if we want a "layover day" at the same camp; how many staffed vs. unstaffed ("trail") camps; if any camps are "dry" (no reliable water source); and of course, what program features we want to do. It sounds like black powder rifle, rock climbing, other shooting sports, spar-pole-climbing, team-building challenge events, and homesteading were all recommended. We would like to climb Mt. Phillips, go to Cypher's Mine (site of the Tough Guy Competition and Stomp), and a few other of our past favorites. You can see more about this past summer's possibilities. (they change a bit each year). We will get the 2010 selection possibilities in about March. At that time, our advisors and Crew Leaders (and anyone else with strong opinions) will prepare the finalized list of the top five choices and send in as soon as possible.

Cold Wet crew on AT 2010 Travel:

Travel details will be forthcoming from the Northeast Georgia Council. All participants must travel with the Contingent.
Based on past experiences, we expect to be departing from the Atlanta airport early morning on the departure day, then traveling by chartered bus from our destination airport (usually Denver, Colorado Springs, or Albuquerque) to Philmont.

Detailed Schedule:

Forthcoming, once we have selected a trek and have more details from the Council.
Payment Schedule:
$100 is due to the Troop for gear purchases, pre-trek hike food and expenses, etc.
$1440 is due to the Northeast Georgia Council based on the following schedule. These funds should be routed through our Troop Treasurer, who will send them as a group to the Council:
upon sign-up- $100
July 1, 2009- $270
Sept. 1, 2009- $270
Nov. 1, 2009- $270
Feb. 1, 2010- $270
April 1, 2010- $260
June 1, 2010- any balance due
Final cost may vary.

AT Hike Fall 2009 Troop 149's Philmont Crew 2010:
First Crew: Second Crew: * Indicates previous Philmont experience

Cancellation Policy:
Notice- All participants must be able to pass Philmont's health and weight requirements as stated in the 2010 Philmont Health and Medical Record and meet the Troop's pretrek hike requirement. Refunds are not given to individuals who do not meet these requirements.

Please review the height/weight requirements with each participant. These requirements will be strictly enforced by Philmont Scout Ranch for both youth and adults.

Pretrek Participation requirements: All participants (youth and adults) must attend at least 80% (4 out of 5) of these pre-Philmont hikes. These hikes provide the opportunity for us to work together as a crew, to learn the Philmont way of hiking and camping, to get into shape, and to test our gear. It is highly recommended that all crew members participate in every hike.

Pre-Philmont trek dates:
  1. Nov. 14-15, 2009, Hightower Gap-Woody Gap *Bill F, Taylor M
  2. Jan. 23-24, 2010, Tesnatee Gap-Unicoi Gap (14.5 miles) *Dick A, Steve J, Nathan A, Tommy S, Scott J, Nick H, Dale G, Will D, Lee D, Cody G, Palmer H
  3. Feb. 20-21, 2010, Woody Gap-Tesnatee (includes Neels Gap section, 16.2 miles)
  4. Mar. 27-28, 2010, Unicoi Gap-Dick's Creek Gap (16.1 miles)
  5. Apr. 24-25, 2010, Dick's Creek Gap to Deep Gap (NC) (16 miles)
  6. May 1-2, 2010: if inclement weather forces a cancellation of one of the above, this would be a make-up weekend
(* = did not participate)

Committee Assignments

Conservation Service Projects: Nick H
Crew/Crew Leader Training: Paul M, Nick H
Financial: Art M
Medical Forms: Will D, Dick A
Philmont/Council Contact (payments, paperwork): Art M
Pre-departure Party: Jeff S
Pre-trek Travel Planning and Logistics (schedule, permits, locations): Tom S, Art M
Supreme Gear Master (crew gear, food, etc.): Tom S, Art M
Training Coordinator (First Aid, CPR, YPT, LNT): Dick A

PHILMONT 2010 PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

(Approved by Troop Committee 5/25/2009)
As an intended participant or parent of an intended participant in the Troop 149/Northeast Georgia Council Philmont trek scheduled for June 16-29, 2010 (with possible additional travel time before and after), I hereby agree as follows: