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2008 TROOP 42 PHILMONT EXPEDITION
Dates: June 21 – July 4, 2008
Description: The Philmont High Adventure backpacking trek is considered by many to be the ultimate experience in scouting. Philmont Scout Ranch is 137,000 acres of rugged, majestic terrain in the Sangre de Christo Mountains in New Mexico . The expedition involves a 12-day backpacking trek crossing mountains as high as 12,000 ft. Along the way there are opportunities to participate in many activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, fishing, panning for gold, blacksmithing, burro packing, black powder rifle shooting, search and rescue, and learning the way of the mountain man and Native American peoples. The specific trek itinerary and associated activities are determined several months before departure.
Eligibility: age 14 by January 1, 2008 or age 13 and completion of eighth grade by June 2008
Availability: We have been awarded 2 crews of 7-12 participants (scouts and leaders). Each crew must have at least 2 adult leaders but may include up to 4 adults. We need at least 14 to take 2 crews and can take as many as 24. We will take people on a first come, first serve basis.
Estimated Costs:
Philmont fee (includes food and lodging for 13 days) $560
Transportation (assuming air fare and transfers) $500
Extra meals $15
Souvenirs $25
Total $1100
Payment schedule:
January 2007 $50
October 2007 $255
March 2008 $255
Spring 2008 travel fares
Reservations: We need to know your commitment by January 15, 2007
Contact: Jon Saxe
2008 TROOP 42 PHILMONT EXPEDITION
Dates: June 21 – July 4, 2008
Description: The Philmont High Adventure backpacking trek is considered by many to be the ultimate experience in scouting. Philmont Scout Ranch is 137,000 acres of rugged, majestic terrain in the Sangre de Christo Mountains in New Mexico . The expedition involves a 12-day backpacking trek crossing mountains as high as 12,000 ft. Along the way there are opportunities to participate in many activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, fishing, panning for gold, blacksmithing, burro packing, black powder rifle shooting, search and rescue, and learning the way of the mountain man and Native American peoples. The specific trek itinerary and associated activities are determined several months before departure.
Eligibility: age 14 by January 1, 2008 or age 13 and completion of eighth grade by June 2008
Availability: We have been awarded 2 crews of 7-12 participants (scouts and leaders). Each crew must have at least 2 adult leaders but may include up to 4 adults. We need at least 14 to take 2 crews and can take as many as 24. We will take people on a first come, first serve basis.
Estimated Costs:
Philmont fee (includes food and lodging for 13 days) $560
Transportation (assuming air fare and transfers) $500
Extra meals $15
Souvenirs $25
Total $1100
Payment schedule:
January 2007 $50
October 2007 $255
March 2008 $255
Spring 2008 travel fares
Reservations: We need to know your commitment by January 15, 2007
Contact: Jon Saxe
2008 TROOP 42 PHILMONT EXPEDITION
Dates: June 21 – July 4, 2008
Description: The Philmont High Adventure backpacking trek is considered by many to be the ultimate experience in scouting. Philmont Scout Ranch is 137,000 acres of rugged, majestic terrain in the Sangre de Christo Mountains in New Mexico . The expedition involves a 12-day backpacking trek crossing mountains as high as 12,000 ft. Along the way there are opportunities to participate in many activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, fishing, panning for gold, blacksmithing, burro packing, black powder rifle shooting, search and rescue, and learning the way of the mountain man and Native American peoples. The specific trek itinerary and associated activities are determined several months before departure.
Eligibility: age 14 by January 1, 2008 or age 13 and completion of eighth grade by June 2008
Availability: We have been awarded 2 crews of 7-12 participants (scouts and leaders). Each crew must have at least 2 adult leaders but may include up to 4 adults. We need at least 14 to take 2 crews and can take as many as 24. We will take people on a first come, first serve basis.
Estimated Costs:
Philmont fee (includes food and lodging for 13 days) $560
Transportation (assuming air fare and transfers) $500
Extra meals $15
Souvenirs $25
Total $1100
Payment schedule:
January 2007 $50
October 2007 $255
March 2008 $255
Spring 2008 travel fares
Reservations: We need to know your commitment by January 15, 2007
Contact: Jon Saxe
Since so many Scouts are attending other Scout events, we will not have a meeting tonight.
Our next meeting is next Monday (July 7). If you are attending summer camp, you need to attend this meeting.
2008 TROOP 42 PHILMONT EXPEDITION
Dates: June 21 – July 4, 2008
Description: The Philmont High Adventure backpacking trek is considered by many to be the ultimate experience in scouting. Philmont Scout Ranch is 137,000 acres of rugged, majestic terrain in the Sangre de Christo Mountains in New Mexico . The expedition involves a 12-day backpacking trek crossing mountains as high as 12,000 ft. Along the way there are opportunities to participate in many activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, fishing, panning for gold, blacksmithing, burro packing, black powder rifle shooting, search and rescue, and learning the way of the mountain man and Native American peoples. The specific trek itinerary and associated activities are determined several months before departure.
Eligibility: age 14 by January 1, 2008 or age 13 and completion of eighth grade by June 2008
Availability: We have been awarded 2 crews of 7-12 participants (scouts and leaders). Each crew must have at least 2 adult leaders but may include up to 4 adults. We need at least 14 to take 2 crews and can take as many as 24. We will take people on a first come, first serve basis.
Estimated Costs:
Philmont fee (includes food and lodging for 13 days) $560
Transportation (assuming air fare and transfers) $500
Extra meals $15
Souvenirs $25
Total $1100
Payment schedule:
January 2007 $50
October 2007 $255
March 2008 $255
Spring 2008 travel fares
Reservations: We need to know your commitment by January 15, 2007
Contact: Jon Saxe
2008 TROOP 42 PHILMONT EXPEDITION
Dates: June 21 – July 4, 2008
Description: The Philmont High Adventure backpacking trek is considered by many to be the ultimate experience in scouting. Philmont Scout Ranch is 137,000 acres of rugged, majestic terrain in the Sangre de Christo Mountains in New Mexico . The expedition involves a 12-day backpacking trek crossing mountains as high as 12,000 ft. Along the way there are opportunities to participate in many activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, fishing, panning for gold, blacksmithing, burro packing, black powder rifle shooting, search and rescue, and learning the way of the mountain man and Native American peoples. The specific trek itinerary and associated activities are determined several months before departure.
Eligibility: age 14 by January 1, 2008 or age 13 and completion of eighth grade by June 2008
Availability: We have been awarded 2 crews of 7-12 participants (scouts and leaders). Each crew must have at least 2 adult leaders but may include up to 4 adults. We need at least 14 to take 2 crews and can take as many as 24. We will take people on a first come, first serve basis.
Estimated Costs:
Philmont fee (includes food and lodging for 13 days) $560
Transportation (assuming air fare and transfers) $500
Extra meals $15
Souvenirs $25
Total $1100
Payment schedule:
January 2007 $50
October 2007 $255
March 2008 $255
Spring 2008 travel fares
Reservations: We need to know your commitment by January 15, 2007
Contact: Jon Saxe
2008 TROOP 42 PHILMONT EXPEDITION
Dates: June 21 – July 4, 2008
Description: The Philmont High Adventure backpacking trek is considered by many to be the ultimate experience in scouting. Philmont Scout Ranch is 137,000 acres of rugged, majestic terrain in the Sangre de Christo Mountains in New Mexico . The expedition involves a 12-day backpacking trek crossing mountains as high as 12,000 ft. Along the way there are opportunities to participate in many activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, fishing, panning for gold, blacksmithing, burro packing, black powder rifle shooting, search and rescue, and learning the way of the mountain man and Native American peoples. The specific trek itinerary and associated activities are determined several months before departure.
Eligibility: age 14 by January 1, 2008 or age 13 and completion of eighth grade by June 2008
Availability: We have been awarded 2 crews of 7-12 participants (scouts and leaders). Each crew must have at least 2 adult leaders but may include up to 4 adults. We need at least 14 to take 2 crews and can take as many as 24. We will take people on a first come, first serve basis.
Estimated Costs:
Philmont fee (includes food and lodging for 13 days) $560
Transportation (assuming air fare and transfers) $500
Extra meals $15
Souvenirs $25
Total $1100
Payment schedule:
January 2007 $50
October 2007 $255
March 2008 $255
Spring 2008 travel fares
Reservations: We need to know your commitment by January 15, 2007
Contact: Jon Saxe
2008 TROOP 42 PHILMONT EXPEDITION
Dates: June 21 – July 4, 2008
Description: The Philmont High Adventure backpacking trek is considered by many to be the ultimate experience in scouting. Philmont Scout Ranch is 137,000 acres of rugged, majestic terrain in the Sangre de Christo Mountains in New Mexico . The expedition involves a 12-day backpacking trek crossing mountains as high as 12,000 ft. Along the way there are opportunities to participate in many activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, fishing, panning for gold, blacksmithing, burro packing, black powder rifle shooting, search and rescue, and learning the way of the mountain man and Native American peoples. The specific trek itinerary and associated activities are determined several months before departure.
Eligibility: age 14 by January 1, 2008 or age 13 and completion of eighth grade by June 2008
Availability: We have been awarded 2 crews of 7-12 participants (scouts and leaders). Each crew must have at least 2 adult leaders but may include up to 4 adults. We need at least 14 to take 2 crews and can take as many as 24. We will take people on a first come, first serve basis.
Estimated Costs:
Philmont fee (includes food and lodging for 13 days) $560
Transportation (assuming air fare and transfers) $500
Extra meals $15
Souvenirs $25
Total $1100
Payment schedule:
January 2007 $50
October 2007 $255
March 2008 $255
Spring 2008 travel fares
Reservations: We need to know your commitment by January 15, 2007
Contact: Jon Saxe
2008 TROOP 42 PHILMONT EXPEDITION
Dates: June 21 – July 4, 2008
Description: The Philmont High Adventure backpacking trek is considered by many to be the ultimate experience in scouting. Philmont Scout Ranch is 137,000 acres of rugged, majestic terrain in the Sangre de Christo Mountains in New Mexico . The expedition involves a 12-day backpacking trek crossing mountains as high as 12,000 ft. Along the way there are opportunities to participate in many activities such as horseback riding, rock climbing, rappelling, fishing, panning for gold, blacksmithing, burro packing, black powder rifle shooting, search and rescue, and learning the way of the mountain man and Native American peoples. The specific trek itinerary and associated activities are determined several months before departure.
Eligibility: age 14 by January 1, 2008 or age 13 and completion of eighth grade by June 2008
Availability: We have been awarded 2 crews of 7-12 participants (scouts and leaders). Each crew must have at least 2 adult leaders but may include up to 4 adults. We need at least 14 to take 2 crews and can take as many as 24. We will take people on a first come, first serve basis.
Estimated Costs:
Philmont fee (includes food and lodging for 13 days) $560
Transportation (assuming air fare and transfers) $500
Extra meals $15
Souvenirs $25
Total $1100
Payment schedule:
January 2007 $50
October 2007 $255
March 2008 $255
Spring 2008 travel fares
Reservations: We need to know your commitment by January 15, 2007
Contact: Jon Saxe
Troop Meeting
Special Committee Meeting July 7 at 7:00 to discuss fundraising activities, especially the Popcorn Festival. We will also discuss other fundraising and committee issues as necessary.
Summer Camp @ Camp Birch
Summer Camp @ Camp Birch
No Troop Meeting
Summer Camp @ Camp Birch
Summer Camp @ Camp Birch
Summer Camp @ Camp Birch
Summer Camp @ Camp Birch
Summer Camp @ Camp Birch
Troop Meeting
Committee Meeting
Troop Meeting & PLC
Troop Meeting
