Philmont 2022

In June of 2022, the Troop organized Crew 630-G heading from Toledo, OH to Philmont, NM. While at Philmont the group of High Adventuring youth and adults backpacked more than 130 miles and ascended the 12,441ft. elevation of Mt. Phillips.

CREW 630-G EVENTS

Below is the group training event schedule that was designed to promote team building, skills growth, and allow crew members to demonstrate their progress made physical conditioning and gear training.

Aug. 11 Crew Meeting: Zoom


Sept. 23 Crew Meeting: Epworth Deep End 7PM


Oct. 16 Day Hike #1: 30lb min Pack Location: Oak Openings Metropark - Boy Scout Trail


Nov. 7 Day Hike #2: 40lb min Pack


Jan. 30 Itinerary Selection: Epworth Deep End 1PM


Feb. 15 Final Payment for Trek Fees: $572.50


Apr. 30 - May 1 Shakedown #1 Road Trip to Hocking Hills, OH: Target 50lb


May 14 Planned First Aid Scenario Training @ Miakonda


May 20 - 22 Shakedown #2 Hike on! Trip from PSR: Target 60lb


Jun. 12 Day Hike #3: 50lb Target Pack

GEAR

Equipment List: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/philmont/pdf/SummerPkL.pdf -Every Scout should make sure they have the minimum suggested items. If we end up not using something, that will be better than needing it and not having it. Crews that were on the trail in 2021 for the same time that we are going next year enjoyed temperatures ranging from 50 to 80, torrential rain, and lots of mud. The temperature forecast ranges for July 2022 range from 47F- 88F.

Got Boots? Buy your boots March 2022 to start breaking them in

Personal Gear: We'll likely get some longsleeve custom tech shirts printed up Spring 2022


CONDITIONING

The best thing to prepare you for hiking mountains at elevation with a backpack is hiking mountains at elevation with a backpack.

Altitude Sickness: https://gear-report.com/flatlanders-guide-to-altitude-sickness-while-backpacking-at-philmont/

REI Hiking Training https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/hiking-training.html



FOOD ON THE TRAIL

Lots of dehydrated foods. Personal substitutions can be sent but require special labeling.

Check out the Philmont site for info on what's in the meals and how substitutions need to be labeled.: https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/philmonttreks/dining/


MORE RESOURCES

The Trek

Jun. 28 All Aboard!


Jun. 29 Arrive in Raton, NM Station - Shuttle to Philmont Scout Reservation


Jun. 30 Giddyup!


July 12 Head to the Airport