Boy Scout Troop 1001

We currently have two treks scheduled for Philmont in 2010. That’s 12 persons per trek, with preferably 2 adults and 10 scouts per trek or 24 total people. Scouts must be in 7th grade THIS YEAR to participate.

However, Troop 1001 just won the 2010 Philmont Cavalcade lottery!

A Cavalcade is Philmont on horseback, and because it is selected by a lottery system, it is a rare occurrence. As a troop we must decide NOW if we want to drop the two treks in favor of the cavalcade (15 persons total), or drop the cavalcade. We will discuss this at the committee meeting Monday night, and possibly come to a decision, so if you have interest, either contact me prior to the meeting money night, or be at the committee meeting.

More information:

Philmont Cavalcades are similar to regular expeditions except that, instead of hiking, crews ride horses through the rugged mountain wilderness like the famous trappers who first explored the West.

Eight-day Cavalcades with 10 to 15 people* per crew are offered on specific dates each summer. The final day of the Cavalcade is spent in competition at an equestrian gymkhana.

For the safety of the rider and the horse, there is a 200-pound weight limit for all riders.

Because of the popularity of the Cavalcade program and the limited number of horses, a drawing will be held each January for crews that have expressed a desire to participate in summer Cavalcades. A group may not participate in consecutive years.

To participate in the drawing, notify Philmont in writing. Successful groups will be notified in February by mail and will receive a reservation form that must be approved by the local council. The reservation will remain effective for 30 days, pending receipt of the reservation fee ($50 per participant) and approved reservation form. If the crew should number fewer than 10, the Cavalcade will be charged for 10 participants. The maximum number of crew members is 15.