We’re lottery winners! Not the PowerBall lottery, but the Philmont lottery! And remember, this is for 2014, NOT 2013! Philmont (http://www.philmontscoutranch.org/) is a life-changing experience centered on 10 days/nights of backpacking in Northern New Mexico. It is physically and mentally challenging, but anyone in good physical shape who prepares will enjoy it and remember it forever. You have two opportunities to attend (July 16-30 and August 1-15, 2104) and to help us plan our attendance you must complete the online attendance survey by December 31, 2012. We have plenty of available space on both sets of dates. ********************************************************************************************** *** Participation Survey Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3993QSL *** ********************************************************************************************** Taking the survey not only helps us plan, but enables us to return unused 12-person trek slots to Philmont so other Scouts whose Troop or Crew are on the waiting list can attend. Some Scouts have been on the waiting list for up to three years! A SCOUT IS KIND AND THRIFTY when it comes to holding winning Philmont lottery tickets! We will host an optional, but recommended information session at 7 PM Monday, December 17, 2012 at BPC. Official sign-up and your initial $250 deposit are due by January 14, 2013. Philmont requires early commitment and extensive preparations, including equipment, individual physical training and participation in crew hikes and overnight backpacking treks. The Philmont trek occurs between 6,600 and 12,500 feet above sea level and participants must acclimate to the altitude for a couple of days prior to the start of the trek. Philmont is not a “just show up and enjoy” event. Wikipedia has a great article and lots of links at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philmont. TREK PARTICIPATION INFORMATION A Trek Crew consists of 10-12 participants of 8-10 Youth and 2-4 Adults. We have plenty of space available. Trek Options:
Youth Participation REQUIREMENTS (current 7th-graders and above would be eligible):
Adult Participation REQUIREMENTS:
TREK COST INFORMATION Trek Cost is $1600-1800 per person and includes:
NOTE: Fees, once paid to Philmont, are non-refundable and non-transferrable to the balance of our Philmont account. We will do our best to minimize the financial impact of participation changes, but refunds are not guaranteed. See http://www.philmontscoutranch.org/filestore/philmont/pdf/UnitRegistrationPkt.pdf if you want detailed information about the trek lottery and payment process (not recommended for the faint of interpretive reading). Draft Payment Schedule:
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