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No Summer Treks, Family Adventures Usher In A New PTC Era

Most PTC and Fall OK To Go The new Family Adventure weeks After careful consideration of the Experience (NAYLE) will proceed as have marked a new era at Philmont situation and available options, the scheduled. This decision does not Scout Ranch. The program ties in difficult but prudent decision has affect Philmont’s fall programs, in- serendipitously with the Scout Family been made that the Philmont back- cluding Autumn Adventure and fall Program as girls join boys in Cub country will remain closed for treks PTC training conferences. See Page Scouts. and individual programs for the re- 4 story for descriptions of Fall pro- Hundreds of scouters, spouses and mainder of the 2018 summer season. grams. their children of all ages enjoyed the This means that 7- and 12-day treks amenities of PTC. A number of at- and individual backcountry programs Refund Checks for all affected crews will be sent to the lead contact advi- tendees were at Philmont for the first scheduled for this summer are can- time ever. celed. sor on Monday, July 9, 2018. Over the next few days, our staff will be While many activities were similar to This decision applies only to contacting the lead advisor or contin- those usually enjoyed by Family Pro- Philmont’s backcountry pro- gent leader of these crews confirming gram members such as the Craft grams. Philmont’s Camping Head- the refund, offering a trek at Philmont Center, horse and pony rides, and quarters and Base Camp area, the for the 2020 season, and answering trips to Philmont Museums, several , the new any questions. While High Adventure new ones were added as well. National Museum, the opportunities are at capacity at North- These included a hike to Hunting Chase Ranch, and the Kit Carson ern Tier and the Florida Sea Base, Lodge and rock climbing at Cimar- Museum at Rayado will remain open there are many opportunities at The roncito, all summer. Training courses at the Summit. They would be happy to Philmont Training Center and the accommodate your crew. PƧ The program proved to se such a National Advanced Youth Leadership success that it will be expanded to four weeks beginning in 2019. PƧ

WWWHOHOHO ’’’SSS WWWHOHOHO ATATAT PPPHILMONT Shelley O’Neill, Director of Business Operations Duties at Philmont: would be nice to bring them some • Oversees the budget and financ- extra food for dinner. I bought ribs es of and packed them in a bag with ice • Gives leadership to the Philmont Training Center, Purchasing Department, The Tooth of Time Traders, and the IT and Market- ing Departments Number of Years at Philmont: 22 Delivering the Promise full time and 7 seasonal Prior Position at Philmont: Tooth of Time Traders Manager, 6/96-12/17 Philmont 2020 Planning Starts Now Scouting Positions: Den Leader, The journey of a Philmont trek starts recruiting effort. They could also join they can pick out the ones they would Advancement Chair and incredible with a single idea. Ambassadors can up with another small troop so that the like to experience in the backcountry. supporter of my husband as Cubmas- help to spur on a Crew’s Trek plan- combined units can field enough par- Rifle Shooting, Climbing, Fly Fishing, ter for Pack 69 for two years, We ning by emphasizing that a 2020 Trek ticipants and advisors to fill a Crew. If and Geology merit badges are just have two sons, a Life Scout and a starts today. only a couple of recruits are needed, some examples of skills that will en- First Class Scout, both on their trail to Eagle Long-term planning is one of the best older scouts could recruit fellow Order hance their Philmont experience. of the Arrow members from their local Most Memorable Experience at ways to retain interest and keep youth chapter or lodge. Setting a goal a year or more in the involved in Scouting. Having monthly future also allows time for Adult Advi- Philmont: It was on my second time outdoor activities and attending long- For larger troops, the prospect of high sors to plan their vacation schedules. up the Tooth of Time. (My first time and put this all in my pack. I got a term summer camp certainly form the adventure trips like Philmont enables Often these are set a year in advance. was when I was a year old and my ride to Miner’s Park and hiked that basis of an annual program. Larger experienced Scouts to pass along Seven day Treks are available starting Dad carried me.) I arrived with not beautiful trail along the North Fork goals like a Philmont Trek give an knowledge they have to younger on weekends from early June to early much of a desire to spend the sum- Urracca for 58 stream crossings. I impetus for youth to learn more, do members. This added responsibility August and daily in the middle of mer. I had a trunk of stuff and a pair started a bit late...well a lot late and more, and stick around longer. can prompt them to attend more August. These allow advisors with of Vasque Sundowner boots. On my soon it became very dark. I pulled Troop campouts and activities. Don’t limited vacation time to accompany third day there, I put on those boots Units need to anticipate the dates of and made the climb, still disgruntled at out the flashlight I had purchased at Philmont Lottery which takes place underestimate the satisfaction that their unit on the adventure of a life- the trading post; it worked for about a older scouts obtain from Scouting by time. my lot in life because it was definitely minute and went dead. from mid-October to mid-November. being leaders and instructors. my parents idea for me to go to New Waiting for their program year to crank “A Scout is Thrifty” implies that Scouts Mexico and work at Philmont. As I said, it was very dark and I up to full speed in the early fall Unless a troop already has regular should earn all or a good part of the thought I had counted at least 50 or months can be too late to start think- experiences in mountainous terrain, money necessary to pay for their The magic of Philmont took ahold and more crossings. Then the bag with the ing about a 2020 Trek. Getting the the Sangre de Cristo Mountains can Philmont trip. Having 18+ months to rooted itself so when I got off that ribs and ice began to melt and I could Philmont deadline onto the unit calen- pose a formidable challenge. Ad- raise funds challenges youth to use mountain, I called my parents and only imagine I had some of the rib dar is the first step to ensuring that vanced planning allows crews to start events like pancake breakfasts, car thanked them beyond measure for juices was soaking my back. plans are in place when the lottery developing the skills needed for a washes, popcorn sales, etc., to earn pushing me to Philmont instead of dates arrive. Trek. Acquiring the knowledge need- their way. spending the summer in NYC. Twen- I was remaining calm and couldn't ed to earn the Camping, Hiking, Back- ty-nine years later and I am still here understand why I wasn't in camp yet One reason that Units may not plan packing, Orienteering, First Aid and That group photo at the “We all made loving every minute! (BTW - I wrote when I heard something and could for Philmont is that they believe they it” sign is the completion of a long this story up for Vasque boots and only imagine a bear or mountain lion won’t have enough older Scouts to other merit badges takes time. journey that begins today. With Am- won their memorable boot story con- stalking me for the ribs! I freaked out, form a full crew. (See box on Page 2 As crews look over all the activities bassador’s encouragement, we can test. Now have a new pair of Vasque dropped my pack and ran. I heard for information on the minimum crew available at Philmont’s staffed camps, help begin to make it happen. PƧ Sundowners with my name on the voices of the staff and I was so grate- size.) Gathering interest to meet the inside!) ful. My "friends" went to retrieve my pack had told me it had claw marks minimum required crew size can be a Important Dates Most humorous experience at challenge which takes time. However, Philmont: all over it and was ripped open. In there are solutions to these challenges September 16, 2018 Autumn conference week begins fact, there were no marks and the ribs out there just waiting to be implement- October 15, 2018 (approx.) 2020 Lottery Opens In 1992, on my fourth year staff, a were fine. The noise came from the ed. few of my friends were working at burro pen!! Philmont is full of adven- November 15. 2018 (approx.) 2020 Lottery Closes Black Mountain, so I decided to hike ture! PƧ Smaller units can join a Council Con- up for their PhilFiesta. I thought it tingent to take advantage of a larger PAGE 2 PHILMONT AMBASSADOR UPDATE SUMMER 2018 Philmont’s 80th Year Patches at ToTT

In 1938, Waite Philips’ generous do- other items starting every Monday Changes to nation of 35,857 acres started the through August. Now is the perfect Philturn Rockymountain Scout Camp. time to stock up on wearable items to Minimum The Tooth of Time Traders is marking promote Philmont wherever you go the 80th Anniversary of the begin- this summer. PƧ Crew Size, nings of Philmont Scout Ranch with two special Patches. Missing Banners Adult One patch is a distinctive arrowhead Click here to design featuring the Tooth of Time. order from Advisors A second patch is a hexagon-shaped Tooth of Time The minimum crew size is currently also featuring the Tooth of Time. seven, but the recommended num- Both are valuable additions to your Traders. ber will rise to eight for Treks in 2018 patch collection and sure to become Be sure to use and 2019. Beginning in 2020, the collector items. minimum required crew size will be your eight participants. Philmont reserves Because of the cancellation of Treks Ambassador the right to combine small crews to this summer, ToTT will have plenty of make better use of its resources. 2018 shirts and Anniversary souvenirs Discount*. to meet your demand, The store will Beginning in 2019 at least two be featuring a discounted shirt and * Excludes Sale adults, both over age 21 will be Items required for each Crew. Philmont recommends three adults in each crew. This way, if one of the three can’t make the trip or has to leave the trail for unexpected rea- sons, the crew can continue with the minimum two adults. Co-ed Treks must have a minimum of one male and one female adult Height: 6 Feet advisor. Both these adult leaders Width: 24 inches must be over 21 years of age. If one of these adults has come off the Predominant behavior: Hides in a trail, the crew cannot continue with- black zip tube in the back of out adequate co-ed adult leadership. Unfortunately, the Crew will have to Philmont Ambassadors’ closets. come off the trail until the affected adult returns or a replacement can be provided. For this reason, some From Waite Phillip’s Epigrams co-ed crews have two male and two female adult leaders The toughest kind of wood grows on Philmont Ambassadors just love to use banners to excite people about all top of the mountains where the the activities available at the Ranch. Unfortunately, they love them so much Philmont can not provide another storms hit the hardest. When we that they forget to return them. The supply is limited, though, and other adult if a crew is short of the mini- react gallantly to trouble, it will de- mum number of advisors. velop character. A time of prosperity Ambassadors need them for their displays at important events. is a dangerous time for the mind and If you’ve fallen so much in love and cannot part with your banner(s), you Being Prepared for the rigors of a soul loaf and grow fat. Times of can purchase them like many other Ambassadors have done. They are Trek will definitely help keep every- peril are the ones that show what we only $150 each, and your purchase will save you from having to request one healthy and happy on the trail. are made of. A storm is always a and return banners each time you need them. PƧ challenge that seems to bring forth something in the heart to meet it. - Contact Dominic Baima ([email protected] or 575-376-1148) to Archibald Rutledge arrange to return your banner(s) or purchase them for your own use. PƧ

Ambassador Spotlight Welcome New Ambassadors We’re very pleased to welcome new members to our crew of friendly Philmont Aloha from ’s Pat Wrath Ambassador faces. We look forward to meeting them at conferences and hear- ing about their successes in encouraging Scout to have the adventure of a life- was started in 1908 by David McHat- tact works best. “ Philmont has so time out in “God’s Country”. PƧ tie Forbes, a biologist from Scotland. many things to offer that it can be It’s first Troop is still named “The overwhelming for everyone to listen to Queen’s Own Troop” after former everything. I try to find what their Name Region Council Hawaiian Queen Lili’uokalani and not likely interest is and what they al- Queen Victoria as you might expect. ready know about Philmont or Scout- Scott Anderson WR Utah National Parks ing so I can offer them something Despite it’s tropical climate, Scouting realistic and exciting for them.” Jason Bacheler NE National Capital Area in the Aloha Council poses it’s own challenges. It includes the islands of Pat finds that trying to count how John Bobbitt SR Georgia Caroline , Hawaii, , American Sa- many people have made it to moa and . “The cost of getting Philmont because of something she John R. Carrillo WR Pikes Peak people to travel to New Mexico from has done or said isn’t feasible. “I Hawaii and the cost for me to reach have no way of knowing unless they Edward Guzman WR Piedmont out to the outlying areas is a chal- tell me. I do not know the names of lenge”, says Pat. “A round trip flight vast majority of those I give presenta- Clifford “Gene” Hillhouse SR Chattahoochee to a neighbor island is nearly $200, tions to, so even getting a report Peggy Hillhouse SR Chattahoochee and a round trip to Guam which is wouldn’t help. I also seem to do over the is promotions where the noise level is Daniel Hughes CR Heart of America When you talk about enthusiasm and nearly $1000. A trip to Albuquerque prohibitive to use of videos,” notes Philmont, Pat Wrath will quickly come is over $900.” Pat. “Sometimes, it’s also difficult to Frank Kebelman WR California Inland Empire to mind. She became an Ambassa- have much of a conversation. It’s Pat still manages do Philmont promo- fast, easy, and non-verbal to have Mark Kuloszewski NR Northeastern Pennsylvania dor within minutes after the program tions whenever she has a moment. “I business cards and colorful and well- was announced at the BSA Annual have given countless one-to-one talks Meeting in 2013. “I heard about it, at every opportunity, including online, done materials to give them.” Robert McKnight WR San Diego Imperial walked into the hall, met up with our social media, newspaper articles, Her advice to fellow Ambassadors? Sara Lund CR Northern Star scout executive, told him [about the chatting at events, and other informal “Keep learning and sharing. We don’t Ambassador Program], and he ap- opportunities. I attend our Scout S have to know it all, or show people Bill Neal SR Georgia Caroline proved me on the spot!,” recalls Pat. show, which had over 10,000 people our expertise. It’s all about the people this year, our University of Scouting we serve, youth first and adult volun- Dennis Orcutt NE National Capital Area Her connection to Philmont began in with display and a class, our com- teers who guide those youth. It’s not 1996 when she took Cub Scout Train- bined program meetings, our annual about us or what ambassador level Salvatore Porto, Jr SE Greater Tampa Bay Area er Wood Badge Course W-CS-38. scouters conference, trainings, wood we attain, or how many weeks or “From that point on, I wanted to know badge, NYLT, and day camp training. treks we have taken. It’s how Hulic Ratterree, Jr SE Palmetto everything about Philmont and to visit I’d guess I promote Philmont in some Philmont can improve that experience as often as possible.” way 30 times a year.” for youth. What we take back to our Elwin Spray CR Tecumseh Pat’s an Ambassador in the Aloha councils and selflessly share is what Council where Scouting pre-dates the Of these many ways of communi- will make a difference for those youth. Moose Stolarzyk CR Northern Star BSA by 2 years. cating, Pat believes one-on-one con- That’s the bottom line.” PƧ Donald Townsend SR Alamo Area PAGE 3 PHILMONT AMBASSADOR UPDATE SUMMER 2018 Individual Opportunities Ranch Hands Round Up Fun

Ranch Hands is a program for camp where the program may in- Scouts and Venturers who have clude rock climbing, archaeology, knowledge of horsemanship and mountain man rendezvous, or home- horse care and want to expand their steading. The final afternoon of the skills and experience. The Ranch Cavalcade features a horseback Hand crew work with the horse de- gymkhana in the arena at Ponil partment staff taking care of Camp. Philmont's 300 horses and 80 burros. Cost of the Ranch Hand Program is Participants must meet the following $300 in 2018 and 2019 which will requirements: rise to $325 in 2020 • Be a registered member of the Each participant must complete a BSA. Ranch Hands application which must Cavalcades conclude with a rousing Gymkhana which lets riders and horses demonstrate skills and horse handling. • Be at least 16 years old and not be approved by a parent or guardian, yet 21. a unit leader, and the local council • Be physically fit, able to lift and Scout executive and also include one Cavalcades Offer Trail Riders handle materials up to 65 pounds. letter of recommendation. PƧ • Weigh less than 200 pounds. • Be able to work and live under the Taste of the Old West leadership of one of Philmont's Philmont Cavalcades are similar to horse handling and riding prior to a competition at an equestrian gymkha- horsemen at one of the horse regular expeditions except that in- Cavalcade will make the experience na. Gymkhana is an equestrian camps or at headquarters. stead of hiking crews ride horses more enjoyable for both horse and event consisting of speed pattern • Complete a BSA Annual Health through the rugged mountain wilder- rider. racing and timed games for riders on and Medical Record . ness like the famous trappers who horses first explored the West. Just as there is a difference between Previous Philmont experience is not hiking and backpacking, there is a big For the safety of the rider and the mandatory, but it is strongly recom- If you think that Cavalcades are easi- difference between a two-hour trail horse, there is a strict 200-pound mended. er than trekking with a backpack, ride at a local stable and an 8-hour weight limit for all riders. Anyone After an eight-day work session, the think again. Days are longer and day in the saddle in the mountains. over the limit will not be allowed on Ranch Hands embark on an eight- caring for the horses is a top priority. Again, the better prepared the crew the trail and will be sent home. day Cavalcade. Participants ride Each crew member is responsible for is, the more fun they will have. The trails through some of the most beau- their horse as well as their tack traditional advice to gain skills by Because of the popularity of the Cav- tiful country at Philmont. Each night (saddle, bridle, saddlebags, etc.). earning merit badges on camping, alcade program and the limited num- is spent in a different backcountry Familiarity with horses is a big asset, cooking, climbing and fly fishing ber of horses, a drawing will be held but eagerness to learn can be just as (depending on Philmont camps to be each January for crews that have important. Acquiring skills about visited) still apply. In addition, earn- expressed a desire to participate in ing the Horsemanship badge is an- summer Cavalcades. A group may other valuable way to prepare for a not participate in consecutive years. Carlos Beaubien looms large in Cavalcade. To participate in the drawing, notify Each Cavalcade will have a Philmont- Philmont in writing. Successful provided Horseman and Wrangler groups will be notified in February by New Mexico History throughout the Trek. They will teach mail and will receive a reservation you what’s needed to care for, groom form that must be approved by the As unlikely as it may seem, a former able to trade with other nations. It and ride your animal. local council. The reservation will French-Canadian candidate for priest- sent goods up the El Camino Real de remain effective for 30 days, pending hood had a big influence on what is Tierra Ardentro from Mexico City to Eight-day Cavalcades with 10 to 15 receipt of the reservation fee ($100 now the American Southwest and the outpost of San Juan Pueblo people per crew are offered on spe- per participant) and approved reser- Philmont Scout Ranch. (renamed Ohkay Owingeh in 2005) cific dates each summer. The final vation form. PƧ day of the Cavalcade is spent in Alexis Trotier was born in Saint-Jean- located half-way between Santa Fe Baptiste de Nicolet, Quebec, in 1800. and Taos. However, Comanches His ancestor, Julius Trotier, was born natives raided those travelling up the in the town of Ige in the province of route from the south, cutting off the Focus on the Backcountry Terche, France. Several of Julius area from needed goods. Trotier’s family emigrated to New In 1825, Mexican representative Man- France where they obtained extensive ual Escudero was commissioned to Beaubien Camp estates and dubbed themselves negotiate with Washington D.C. for “Seigneurs” or “Sieur” to take on the the opening of their border to trade Staffed Camp airs of ancient nobility. Alexis’ family between the two countries. The San- dropped the surname ‘Trotier’ and ta Fe trail, previously been blazed by Elevation – 9,337 ft. became Sieur de Beubien; thus Alexis French explorer Pedro Vial in 1792, Commissary at Philip’s Junction (2 became Alexis Sieur de Beaubien. became the vital link. miles) Young Alexis studied for the priest- Brothers Charles and William Bent boundary, and Sibley's gap was at the Trading Post hood and was tonsured (shaved his (whose family name is well known at southern boundary. Manuel Armijo. Activities : Western lore, horse rides, head as a sign of devotion) but soon Philmont) exploited this overland trad- the territorial governor, quickly issued chuckwagon dinner, campfire pro- dropped out and changed his name to ing route which stayed to the north of the grant. Shortly after in an under- gram. Charles in 1820. Quebec at that time areas being raided by the native Co- the-table deal, Beaubien and Miranda was still a fur trading center, but a manches. The Bents partnered with gave one quarter of the land to Armi- Water: Purified water spigots Itineraries Stopping at Beaubien declining beaver population and com- another St. Louis businessman and jo. Description: Beaubien is the hub of (2018) petition from lumber industry was former French-Canadian Ceran St. Beaubien also secretly ceded a quar- the South Country and is located at Itinerary 4 Days 8 and 9 taking its toll. Beaubien and other Verain to form the Bent and St. Vrain ter of his land to the Bent brothers for the northern end of Bonita Canyon. Canadians sought better opportunity Company in 1832. Many Treks that travel through the Itinerary 7 Days 7 and 8 by moving to St. Louis in the newly help in establishing ranches along the In addition to trading with Mexican Ponil, Vermejo, Cimarron and Rayado South Country stop here and spend a Itinerary 9 Days 4 and 5 formed Missouri Territory where they "layover" for two nights giving them might trap animals in the American businessmen in Sante Fe and Taos, rivers to deter squatter Texicans from Itinerary 10 Days 8 and 9 the Bent-St. Verain company estab- stealing his land. an appreciated rest and relaxation west. stop during their trek. The camp’s Itinerary 12 Days 8 and 9 lished forts to trade with the plains Beaubien’s land grab continued in At that time, William Clark (of the natives. One of them, Bent’s Fort on program features the western life of Itinerary 14 Days 8 and 9 famous Lewis and Clark expedition) Arkansas River outside La Junta, 1843 when he petitioned for another 1 the cowhand with horseback rides, million acre grant in the name of his branding, a chuckwagon dinner and a Itinerary 19 Days 5 and 6 was the Superintendent of Indian Colorado, is restored and is a National son Narciso although the boy was Affairs headquartered in St. Louis. Historic Site you can visit. western campfire. Many campers Clark’s responsibilities included issu- only 15 at the time. have their hiking boots, belts, and ing fur trade licenses to those wanting Texas became independent of Mexico In 1844, Beaubien gave 15,000 acres other articles branded with either the to do business with natives in the vast in 1836, and ever restless Texans of his holdings to his new son-in-law Slash Crazy S and/or the Bar P Cra- frontier. Beaubien was one of them. saw opportunity to the west. Both Lucien Maxwell who had just married zy S brands of Philmont. Beaubien Taos and Santa Fe were sparsely his daughter Luz. (Coincidentailly, is named in honor of Carlos With his license in hand, In 1923 populated outposts at the far northern Frontiersman Kit Carson married his Beaubien along with Guadalupe Mi- Beaubien headed into Missouri territo- fringes of Mexico. To protect these third wife, Josefa Jaramillo in the randa owned the original Mexican ry and beyond, eventually settling in areas from encroachment, Mexico same ceremony.) Ultimately, Maxwell land grant of which Philmont is now a Taos, a dusty trading town in the far encouraged settlement by granting would come to own 1,700,000 acres, part. (See article on the left.) northern reaches of Mexico. When he large tracts of land to businessmen in one of the largest privately owned Beaubien is Philmont's largest camp, applied to become a Mexican citizen exchange for their promise bring in with 34 campsites. to facilitate starting a business, the settlers to develop ranching, farming tracts in United States history. French name Charles had to go. He and timber operations. Texas was finally admitted to the Nearby Camps: Phillips Junction now became Carlos Beaubien. In union in 1845, and Beaubien’s land commissary is about 2 trail miles to 1827, he was married Maria Paula Beaubien formed a partnership with fell into the disputed area between the the southwest. It has fresh fruit, a Lobato. Their daughter, Luz, eventu- Gualdalupe Miranda, the secretary Rio Grande and the Nueces River. trading post, and showers. ally married Lucien Maxwell. His story Mexico’s Sante Fe Territory govern- However, the legality of Beaubien’s alone is another great saga of the ment, and in 1841 petitioned for and and Maxwell’s title to the land was Philmont area. obtained a 1,700,000 acre grant on eventually upheld by the courts. Trails: Northward is Black Mountain the eastern side of the Sangre de camp and trails to Mt Phillips. South- Scouts practice their western Mexico gained both political and eco- Cristo Mountains. The Old Taos Trail Much later, a sizable part of that land west is Phillips Junction. Southeast is nomic independence from Spain in marked the western boundary of the was acquired by Waite Philips and Bonito Creek and Trail Peak. roping skills at Beaubien Camp. 1821 and the new country was now tract, Raton Pass marked the eastern became Philmont Scout Ranch. PƧ PAGE 4 PHILMONT AMBASSADOR UPDATE SUMMER 2018

Fall Opens up Backcountry for Training FALL PROGRAMS WILL BE OPEN lenge course elements (Low COPE), agement. This Facilities Management AS USUAL. challenge course elements using life- conference is part II of the properties safety systems (High COPE), boul- course series and deals with design, During the third week of September dering, and climbing/ rappelling activi- planning, and construction of all the each year, scouting enthusiasts visit ties using constructed facilities. Cur- facilities found at a typical Scout the Philmont Training Center for a rent COPE Directors are welcome to camp. Participants will learn what variety of courses. . attend to further their knowledge and constitutes good design and planning, Fishing - Train the Trainer. This renew their certificate of training. how to construct quality facilities, life conference is facilitated by the BSA Requirements: Participants must be in cycle costing and low maintenance National Fishing Task Force, with a good physical condition. This course design choices. You do not need to focus on providing enhancements to will include evening sessions, so have attended part I to attend. This your BSA Fishing Programs. The participants will have limited time with conference is recommended for Scout course will cover Cub Scout, Boy family members. BSA Annual Health executives, properties chairmen, BIG Philmont Map Grabs Scout, and Fishing Pro- and Medical Record – parts A, B, and rangers, and others responsible for grams held at the Unit, District, C are required. maintaining council properties. Attention of Trek Veterans and Council Level. The course Strictly For Camp Directors. delivers an understanding of the This conference is designed for Ambassador Steven Duke had the price. The map has multiple grom- Mission and Vision of Outdoor experienced BSA professional idea of a large chart showing mets for hanging or you can provide Programs-Fishing, assisting in camp directors. Topics include Philmont when trying to create an your own stand to show off the vast- your efforts to Deliver the Prom- program development, marketing easy, portable, waterproof and wrin- ness of the Philmont Ranch. ise. You will learn age based and and financial sustainability. Facili- kle resistant map for his display. The skill appropriate fishing tools and tators will draw on the experience 4 foot by 6 foot map was made using Attendees of the Philmont Ambassa- techniques for your Scouts, rang- the most up to date data from the dor I and II conferences can see and ing from the Cane Pole to Fly of the participants to build action GIS/Conservation department at purchase a map for $55. If you are Fishing. The course highlights plans for their operations while Philmont. interested in purchasing the map by best practices on content delivery, learning from all conference partic- mail, please contact Stephen Duke at in both the classroom and the ipants’ successes and challeng- Steve worked with two vendors to get [email protected]. PƧ es. Potential activities include the best quality product at the best field. Enjoy Philmont in the fall, “working day hikes” and camp experience the fine art of fly fish- COPE & Climbing Program Manag- tours to learn how others “do it”. ing, fish legendary waters, and catch er Certification. This is a National release some great wild trout! Course Camping School COPE & Climbing Wilderness First Aid Instructor Graduates will become BSA Certified Program Manager Course designed Trainer Certification. High Adven- Angling Instructors (Training Code for those who will provide program ture is a core feature of Scouting. CS61). FISH ON! management for council COPE and/or Even more important is having that Certified Angling Instuctor Course climbing programs. This course in- adventure in a safe manner. That’s Director. This train the trainer cludes program safety, risk manage- why Wilderness First Aid is required ment, incident management and re- for leaders involved in these pro- style conference is facilitated by the grams. This conference will teach you BSA National Fishing Task Force, porting, budgeting and finance, out- and designed to develop existing door program structure and function, those skills, including opportunities to Certified Angling Instructors into confi- COPE and Climbing program opera- practice scenarios in Philmont’s back- dent CAI Course Directors that will tions and management, marketing, country AND even more importantly, build a fun and exciting fishing pro- staff development and training, and will teach you to teach. This is an gram for your council. You will be course planning, design, and mainte- opportunity to become a qualified provided with a CAI course manual nance. The course includes many instructor capable of training others in that provides step by step instruc- opportunities for sharing best practic- your area in Wilderness First Aid. es in COPE and Climbing programs This will be a great benefit to the tions to create CAI courses for your Scouters in your council. Prior training council and area. The course high- and an opportunity to participate in Scouters attending “Building a Program with Strong Outdoor Emphasis” conference learn LNT lights best practices on content deliv- construction and/or maintenance of as an instructor is valuable and rec- elements on the Philmont COPE ommended, but not a prerequisite. ery, in both the classroom and the Certification from ESCI. LNT Ethics Preserve Philmont’s Backcountry field. Plan to join us as together we courses. Requirements: Participants strive to deliver the promise to youth must be in good physical condition Philmont Leadership Challenge There are seven principles of the and give them the UTM coordinates by offering quality fishing pro- and current in their training as a (PLC). Adults learn to internalize and Leave No Trace outdoor ethics that so that we may look at it for further grams. FISH ON! COPE or Climbing Director or Level II practice their leadership skills in this help everyone continue to enjoy the investigation. Instructor. BSA Annual Health and action-packed backcountry confer- Backcountry. Climbing Director Certification. Medical Record – parts A, B, and C ence. The conference hones the skills Minimize Campfire Impacts . Camp- This is a National Camping School are required. This course will include taught in Wood Badge in an outdoor Plan Ahead and Prepare. Knowing fires should be kept small. Sticks Climbing Directors course designed evening sessions, so participants will experiential learning environment. the rules and regulations is a good used as fuel should be no wider than for those who will be leading and have limited time with family mem- PLC underscores the values of Scout- start to being prepared for your trek. your wrist and no longer than your instructing climbing/rappelling pro- bers. Each night as you are waiting for the forearm. Always keep a full pot of grams. It has been developed to ing and teamwork and promotes the water to boil for dinner, it is a good water near the fire ring when a camp- support council, district, and unit The Fun Side Of Shooting Sports . concepts of servant leadership. Open idea to start looking over the map for fire is burning. Stir up the coals with a volunteers in teaching safe climbing Participants will see and experience to all programs. Participants will not the next day’s hike. Look for which stick and pour water over the coals to and rappelling techniques at natural all the exciting programs available in have an opportunity to be with family trails to take, elevation gain, water ensure the fire is “out cold” before sites or constructed facilities. This shooting sports including chalk ball, during the week. Requirements: at- availability, which camps you will going to bed. When campfires are course includes initiative games, cowboy action, slingshots, Cub Scout tended Wood Badge (may be working pass through, etc. to get a clear pic- allowed at Philmont it is important to climbing, bouldering, rappelling, an- BB, archery, and more. Recommend- your ticket) and BSA Annual Health ture of what the day should look like. dispose of the ashes properly. In the chor systems, and a wide variety of ed for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and and Medical Record – parts A, B, and Proper preparation will allow your morning as you are ready to leave ways to teach them. Participants will Venturing unit, district and council C. PƧ crew to get to camp quickly while your campsite, pack the ashes into an be divided into groups dependent on volunteers interested in expanding optimizing your time and program empty meal bag and hike them 30 their skill level. Current Climbing their shooting sports programs. We Philmont Ambassador opportunities along the way. minutes outside of camp then rainbow Directors and Instructors will be in an will have fun and prizes for partici- Newsleer the ashes 100 ft. off the trail. This pants who attend this exciting pro- Travel and Camp on Durable Sur- advanced group to further their skills keeps our campsites clean and ready and update their certificate of training. gram. Editor: Tom Baltutis faces. Philmont practices concentrat- to use for the next crew. ed impact camping and has roughly Participants must be in good physical Healthy, Affordable & Delicious [email protected] condition. Since most of this confer- Camp Food! One of the leading 340 miles of maintained trails, 35 Respect Wildlife . Philmont’s fauna is ence will take place in Philmont’s Jim Ellis (National Coordinator) staffed camps, and 78 trail (unstaffed) varied and includes black bears, mule areas that campers of all ages com- [email protected] camps. Hiking and camping on our deer, mountain lions, rattlesnakes, beautiful backcountry, participants will ment on when talking about a camp established trails and campsites hawks, elk, falcons, cutthroat trout, not have the opportunity to be with is the food that was served. Designed Rob Welander (Central Region) their family during the week. BSA for Camp Directors and/or Food Ser- (except where they do not exist in the chipmunks, hummingbirds, raccoons, Annual Health and Medical Record – hoacphilmontambassdor Valle Vidal of the Carson National bighorn sheep, and porcupines just to vice Directors that want to get a head @gmail.com Forest) allows us to preserve the 99% name a few. We need to respect parts A, B, and C are required. of the curve and become a leader in of land we do not impact. Please these animals by never approaching, Conservation USA And Hornaday this area. Topics for this conference Dennis Kampa (Western Region) follow switchbacks and avoid creating throwing rocks, or feeding them. Advisor Training. Unit leaders, will include: nutrition, health initiatives, [email protected] social trails through meadows or Simply give them distance and let Council Conservation Committee kitchen design, state of the art equip- GW Bell (Southern Region) riparian areas. them go about their way. Always members, Advancement Committee ment, cooking techniques, healthy [email protected] hang your smellables up in the bear members are all invited and encour- choices, special diets and allergies, Dispose of Waste Properly . Every bags and never leave smellables aged to attend this conference de- food service contractors and group Dave Lyons (Northeast Region) staff camp other than Black Mountain unattended. purchasing. and Crooked Creek accepts compact- signed to teach you how to help units [email protected] ed trash. They also collect plastic Be Considerate of Other Visitors . and Scouts lead conservation pro- National Camp Accreditation Pro- This newsletter is published quarterly meal bags, paperboard, and alumi- With 4,500 people in Philmont’s back- jects. Participants will learn how to gram (NCAP): Delivering The Prom- for the benefit of Philmont Ambassa- num cans for recycling. Liquid food country at any one time, it is very help Scouts plan and execute their ise. Youth join the BSA to participate dors in the spirit of the Scout Oath waste should be poured down the important to remain respectful to- Hornaday projects so that they will in the greatest outdoor program pos- and Scout Law. Every effort is made sump and solid food waste should be wards those around you. This in- meet the requirements. Participants sible and we promise this to to provide accurate and complete packed out as trash. Human waste is cludes not yelling or singing loud will complete both the Conservation them. Participants will learn how to information. However, the newsletter USA and new Hornaday Award Advi- use the NCAP tools to understand publisher does not guarantee that concentrated into pit style latrines. songs along the trail or in camp, not sors Training courses. there will be no errors, nor does it writing graffiti, not talking on the cell their camping programs and how it make claims, promises or guarantees Leave What You Find . You will see phone on the summit of mountains, affects the council. Council, Area and many neat items on your trek, ranging COPE Director Certification. This is a about the accuracy, completeness, or etc. Additionally, flamboyantly colored National Camping School COPE Region NCAP leadership should adequacy of the contents of the from elk sheds to wildflowers and shirts are frowned upon in the back- Directors course designed for those attend to learn best practices, share newsletter and expressly disclaims artifacts. Look at these items and country setting because the bright who will be leading COPE (challenge challenges and help to guide the liability for errors and omissions in leave them for other crews to enjoy. colors are an eye sore and distraction course) programs. This course in- NCAP process into the future. the contents of this newsletter. Report anything noteworthy to the Scout’s Honor! against the beautiful scenery you will cludes initiative games, spotted chal- The Properties Course: Facilities Man- next staffed camp you hike through encounter. PƧ