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COVID-19 Update

  Philmont Scout Ranch High Adventure Trip 2022 As the start of the Philmont 2022 summer season approaches, we ask that all Advisors and Reservation Contacts please review the following pertinent information related to  COVID-19 mitigation and BSA registration . Prior to arrival all advisors must enter their BSA membership numbers into the gateway portal. This is an additional element of documentation recommended for all crews in 2022. All crews will be expected to abide by the following: Before arriving at Philmont: • All participants will be required to provide proof of vaccination, or a negative test taken within 3-5 days of arrival at Philmont. • Negative tests can be at home, self-administered. A time stamped picture of the results is sufficient documentation. • Vaccination means a full complement of vaccines with a booster. This does not need to be within 6 months though we strongly recommend you stay current. At Philmont: • Masks will be required in all indoor settings. • Masks
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Gear Reviews - SectionHiker

  Philmont Scout Ranch High Adventure Trip 2022 Looking for Philmont gear but not sure what might be good, better, or best for your personal needs? You'll want to reference the SectionHiker's.com Gear Guide to help you sort out the various backpacking and hiking products on the market. Do your homework and ask your friends as well. For example, Information and gear reviews recently published for 2022 rain jackets: https://sectionhiker.com/sectionhiker-gear-guide/10-best-backpacking-rain-jackets/ Check Out All of SectionHiker's Gear Guides! 10 Best Hiking Boots and Trail Shoes 10 Best 2-Person Backpacking Tents 10 Best 1-Person Backpacking Tents 10 Best Backpacking Stoves 10 Best Backpacking Water Filters 10 Best Lightweight Backpacks 10 Best Ultralight Backpacks 10 Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags 10 Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts 10 Best Lightweight Backpacking Chairs 10 Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads 10 Best Backpacking Rain Jackets 10 Best Hiking Daypacks 10 Best Hikin
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PHILMONT ADVENTURE ITINERARY

Philmont Scout Ranch High Adventure Trip 2022 This exciting itinerary will get us to the highest peak on Philmont Scout Ranch, and enjoy a nice variety of history and exciting programs to boot!  We start our trek with a short hike through Ponil to Bent Camp, where the Ranger will pass on valuable skills. We head up the South Ponil Creek, where a train and logging trucks once traversed over 100 years ago and join the loggers of the Continental Tie & Lumber Co. for some railroad tie making as we head to Baldy Skyline Camp. We then make our way up to historic Baldy Town and visit the museum and try our hand at assaying before settling in for a night of rest.  We wake up early to begin our loop up to the summit of Baldy Mountain and enjoy the tremendous 360 degree views. We then continue our circle down to Copper Park and into French Henry and explore Lucien Maxwell’s best gold producing Aztec Mine. Do a little blacksmithing before making our way back around to Baldy Town to reflect on
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Philmont HEALTH & MEDICAL RECORD

Philmont Scout Ranch High Adventure Trip 2022 As described on the PhilmontScoutRanch.org website, all participants involved in a backcountry trek, are required to have a current Health Form Parts A, B, and C, completed & signed in order to be uploaded to the Philmont Gateway Portal prior to departing Charlotte for Cimarron, NM.  Get answers to frequently-asked questions about the annual health and medical record Information about important medical risk factors Download the instruction handout and the applicable health form: https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/philmonttreks/healthform/ https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/ Medical Information and First Aid  - Immunizations SAFE Checklist Incident Reporting Health & Safety Training Managing Chronic Conditions at Philmont 2021 Covid-19 Supplementary Forms
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Philmont Crew Leadership

  Philmont Scout Ranch High Adventure Trip 2022 The 2022 Philmont Guidebook to Adventure is hyperlinked below. Each participating Crew member (Scout and Adult Advisor) should review the information in preparation for the upcoming trip in early July. Our Philmont expedition number is 709-7F Now that you have had the opportunity to really practice camping, hiking, orienteering, and backpacking skills, it is also time to select your crew leadership. Three members of the crew will have a leadership responsibility that lasts throughout the trek: Crew Leader , Chaplain Aide and Wilderness Pledge Guia . In addition, all members of the crew will serve in some leadership role each day, either as the primary or the assistant. Examples of rotated leadership responsibilities for the crew include: navigator, cook, dishwasher, bear bags manager, water gatherer, and fire watchman (when fires are permitted).  Each Scout should complete the Crew Leadership Selection Form below. Results will be present
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2022 Itinerary Guidebook

  Philmont Scout Ranch High Adventure Trip 2022 7-Day Itinerary Priority Selection Review pages 130-168 of the 2022 Philmont Itinerary Guidebook (first hyperlink below) or the second hyperlink for a description of activities for the 7-day trek. After review, go to the Itinerary Selection Form, using the third hyperlink below, and select the six itineraries that you would want to participate. Of those six you selected, you will rank your first choice, second choice, and third choice. Your form must be completed by:  Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022 at 21:00 2022 Philmont Itinerary Guidebook 7-Day Itineraries Maps and Descriptions Philmont Itinerary Selection Form (Scouts Only)
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Shakedown Guides

  Philmont Scout Ranch High Adventure Trip 2022 The Philmont Shakedown guides are an all-encompassing tool for crews to prepare for an upcoming Philmont trek. Part 1 will cover crew leadership positions, gear and food selection, conditioning tips, and backcountry camping practices used at Philmont. In Part 2 of the guide, we will cover advanced Philmont-specific outdoor skills, Leave No Trace, the stages of group dynamics, additional conditioning recommendations, and the events of your arrival day at Philmont. Shake Down Guide Part I - PDF Shake Down Guide Part II - PDF https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/philmonttreks/shakedown/
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