Troop 1 - Mendham, New Jersey
SAVE FOR FUTURE PHILMONT TREKS
2024 HIGH ADVENTURE - PHILMONT
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2024 High Adventure, Philmont Scout Reservation, NM Dates: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 to Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Contingent#: 628 Location: Philmont Scout Reservation, Cimarron, New Mexico Adult leaders: ASM Shaw, ASM Herzog Initial deposit: $675, due Feb 16, 2023 Total Cost: $3,375 (see payment details below) |
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SIGN UP below if interested. There are still spots available!
Be sure to click SUBMIT when you're done.
Note that the sign up list will not automatically be updated to show your name. (The webmaster does this manually.)
Click this link to see photos from the 2021 adventure!
Requirements for Philmont High Adventure:
1. Scouts must be either 14 years old, OR 13 yrs and completed the 8th grade by date of participation.
2. Must be a registered member of the BSA.
Be sure to click SUBMIT when you're done.
Note that the sign up list will not automatically be updated to show your name. (The webmaster does this manually.)
Click this link to see photos from the 2021 adventure!
Requirements for Philmont High Adventure:
1. Scouts must be either 14 years old, OR 13 yrs and completed the 8th grade by date of participation.
2. Must be a registered member of the BSA.
THE ADVENTURE
Established in 1939, Philmont Scout Ranch has been called “Scouting’s Paradise” in New Mexico. It encompasses more than 137,000 acres in the Sangre de Cristo Range of the Rocky Mountains where elevations range from 6,500 ft to more than 12,000 ft
Description:
A 15-day Rocky Mountain adventure including:
A 15-day Rocky Mountain adventure including:
- Round trip air transportation to Colorado, the Rocky Mountain State, including checked baggage fees
- Bus transportation, room, and 6 meals during a 2-day tour of the Front Range of the Rockies in Colorado, typically including:
- A ride on the cog railway to the awe-inspiring 14,110 foot high summit of Pike’s Peak
- An exciting 9-mile, Class III and Class IV whitewater rafting trip on the Arkansas River
- A chuck wagon dinner with a western musician
- A visit to the spectacular Manitou Indians' “Garden of the Gods,” including a hike and a multi-media show
- Access to University of Colorado recreation center
- 550-mile round trip transportation to Cimarron, New Mexico on a modern motor coach, including a meal on the return to Colorado
- 12-day high adventure Philmont backcountry trek
- Trek itinerary (to be determined by crew) to cover 50-100 miles of backpacking with daily activities that may include horseback riding, blackpowder shooting, spar pole climbing, archaeological digs, trail construction, rock climbing, etc.
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Troop 1 on the trail at Philmont, 2021
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Crew (as of 2/17/23)
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Key Dates:
- Troop 1 scout sign-up closes: Thursday January 19, 2023 - DONE!
- Troop 1 leadership applies to Philmont selection process: Friday, January 20, 2023 - DONE!
- Patriot's Path Council Crew Selection Process: Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 - DONE!
- Registration & Deposit Due: now through Thursday, February 16, 2023
- June 26, 2024: Leave for Philmont!
- (more to come)
HOW THIS IS ORGANIZED....
Patriots Path Council (PPC) is nationally recognized for their work in organizing Scout Troops for travel to Cimarron New Mexico to participate in Philmont, the pinnacle of a scouting career in outdoor adventure. Each year, PPC sends out 4 ‘contingents’ of Philmont crews traveling on separate days from Newark Airport. We are in the 2nd contingent consisting of 4 troops that leaves June 26, 2024.
All Patriots’ Path Council crews will participate in the Watchu Training program - an 18-month "get ready" program, which consists of:
All Patriots’ Path Council crews will participate in the Watchu Training program - an 18-month "get ready" program, which consists of:
- five (5) advisor briefings,
- one (1) advisor skills training session and
- a full weekend simulated Philmont program for the whole crew.
REGISTRATION & DEPOSIT
To secure your spot, you must complete the online registration and pay the $675 deposit by Thursday, February 16, 2023. Registration can be completed by each individual family online using Patriot Path’s portal at https://scoutingevent.com/358-2024Philmont
During the registration process, there are lots of mandatory fields like emergency contact or any needs. The initial deposit can be made directly online, by check mailed to the council service center, or by visiting one of the Scout shops.
PPC Council Service Center
1 Saddle Road
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Completion of the online registration is required regardless of payment method.
Note: There is a 3% charge for all credit card payments, which is the Council's cost. The 3% credit card processing fee is the same regardless of paying directly online or through the council office and Scout shops. Payments by cash or check will not incur a 3% processing fee.
During the registration process, there are lots of mandatory fields like emergency contact or any needs. The initial deposit can be made directly online, by check mailed to the council service center, or by visiting one of the Scout shops.
PPC Council Service Center
1 Saddle Road
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Completion of the online registration is required regardless of payment method.
Note: There is a 3% charge for all credit card payments, which is the Council's cost. The 3% credit card processing fee is the same regardless of paying directly online or through the council office and Scout shops. Payments by cash or check will not incur a 3% processing fee.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
PPC has a payment schedule that allows each crew to pay for the trip in installments
Deposit of $675 per attendee due by Thursday February 16, balance due in installments as follows:
- $540 on or before 4/15/2023
- $540 on or before 6/15/2023
- $540 on or before 8/15/2023
- $540 on or before 10/15/2023
- $540 on or before 1/15/2024
- $TBD on or before 4/15/2024 (additional payment if needed due to fuel cost or other factors)
There will be a supplemental fee charged to each member of a crew that has less than 12 members. The fee will equal $65 multiplied by the number of crew members under the required 12. (Example: A crew member’s fee would be $130 higher for a crew with only 10 members).
If the number of crews is fewer than 16 on May 1, 2023, Patriots’ Path Council reserves the right to cancel one or more contingents, and/or to reassign crews from canceled contingents to open slots in the remaining contingents. Deposits will be returned to any crew whose contingent is canceled by the council, and that crew will be given priority choice in the 2025 contingents.
CONTACTS FOR REGISTRATION/PAYMENT
If you have any questions regarding Patriots Path’s registration process, the contact are as follows:
Philmont Registration & Payment Questions
Melissa.do@scouting.org
973-765-9322, x239 ext. 239
High Adventure Director
Andrew.Joiner@scouting.org
973-765-9322 x252
Philmont Registration & Payment Questions
Melissa.do@scouting.org
973-765-9322, x239 ext. 239
High Adventure Director
Andrew.Joiner@scouting.org
973-765-9322 x252
GUIDEBOOKS & INFORMATION
Below are the 2021 guidebook and information. This will help you get an idea of what Philmont is all about. We'll add the 2024 information when it becomes available.
MORE INFORMATION
Troop 1 on the Trail, July 1, 2021