Boy Scout Troop 1001

Troop 1001 Has 2 Philmont Crews for Summer 2010!

Our Trek dates are June 19, 2010 to June 30, 2010 plus travel and pre/post trek activities.  Based on past experience, expect to depart Richardson on June 17, 2010 and return on July 1, 2010.

The Troop has 24 total available slots in two separate trail crews.  Each crew's minimum size is 7 participants and maximum size is 12 participants.  Each crew must have at least two adult advisors (one must be over 21 years of age).  Each crew can have a maximum of four advisors over the age of 21; however our Troop's philosophy has been to encourage the crews to include as many boys as possible.  The crews must have a majority of youth participants (a 7 member crew can only have 3 adult advisors).  We plan to organize one crew for a challenging itinerary (50-60 miles) and the other for a more strenuous itinerary (70-90 miles).

Youth participants MUST BE 14 YEARS OF AGE BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 - NO EXCEPTIONS - Philmont's rule.  Adult participants can be as old as they like on September 1, 2010 - as long as they carry their share of the load. Last summer an 81 year old grandfather from Boston completed a trek with his son and grandson! (See story here)

As with the 2008 Philmont expedition, each crew must have one person certified in Wilderness First Aid and CPR.  All adult advisors must complete Youth Protection Training in 2010.  All participants must have a complete physical in 2010 prior to participation.  Philmont Scout Ranch requires participants to meet height/weight and Blood Pressure guidelines that are explained at this link.  This is usually more of an issue for adults than boys, but be aware that being outside the guidelines will keep you from getting on the trail and there are no refunds. 

There will be four Philmont shakedown events between September 2009 and June 2010 as well as monthly crew meetings outside the normal Troop meeting for team building and preparation.  The Backcountry Advanced Training course presented by the North Trail district will be included in the shakedown schedule. Attendance at all events and meetings will be expected. 

The Philmont trek fee is $620.00 per person (youth or adult).  A $50.00 deposit can be paid now and is due by September 15, 2009.  A $285.00 payment is also due by September 15, 2009.  A second $285.00 payment is due by February 15, 2010 to complete the Philmont fee.  There is also a Transportation and Activity fee which will probably be $200 - $250 and will be due by April 15, 2010.  If cost is an issue, there are scholarship opportunities available, applications are required by December 2009.    

For many Scouts, completing a Philmont Trek is an adventure with memories and friendships that last a lifetime.  As a parent, you may notice a more self-reliant and confident young man returns home from the trek.  Participant applications and other information will be posted on Troop1001.org as it becomes available.  Please contact Kirk McClure or Mike Reisinger now to express interest or with any questions.