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Central Florida Council's
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We are Back! Wow, our treks were incredible. Check out the photos! Check out Dr. C.'s journal from trek #29 (711-C-2).
All three 711-C crews have been assigned their first choices as their treks. Click the links below to view the trek route and the "your life1" page. *PDF's are based upon 2005 trek guide book; awaiting 2006 PDF's for posting.
As it turns out, all three crews for our Contingent are rendezvousing for one night on Day 7 at Upper Dean Cow. That will be an awesome reunion! Click here to visit the grid. 1"Your Life" is the Philmont term given to this particular crew document which following day one at HQ, becomes the property and responsibility of the Crew Leader. The safety of this one document becomes as important as just about anything else on the trail, because it must be presented to all Philmont Staff upon request (especially at program areas, staffed camps and conservation). Additionally, this "your life" document is the basis for Philmont Arrowhead Patch release at the end of the trek. If the Crew Leader loses or damages this document, the crew will want "his life" in exchange.
"These properties are donated and dedicated to
the Boy Scouts of America for the purpose of perpetuating faith -- self reliance
-- integrity -- freedom. Principles used to build this great country by the
American pioneer so that these future citizens may through thoughtful adult
guidance and by the inspiration of nature visualize and form a code of living to
diligently maintain these high ideals and our proper destiny." "The best way out is always through." "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--/ I took the one less traveled by, /
And that has made all the difference."
About Philmont
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of challenging adventure in the mountains and mesas of northeastern New Mexico. The terrain ranges in elevation from 6,600 feet in Tent City at Philmont Headquarters to 12,441 feet at the summit of Baldy Mountain, New Mexico's second highest peak.
Wildlife is abundant in the back country. Deer, bear, elk, bobcat, antelope, and mountain lions are often seen, as well as the ranch's cattle and buffalo herds. Also located in the backcountry are Philmont's staffed program area camps, as well as campsites waiting to be used for overnight stays.
Tucked within the canõns and arroyos of the always changing landscape is the ever present history of the old west . . . a speck of silver from the creek at Cypress Mines . . . a kerosene lamp from Baldy Town . . . a rusted horse shoe found at the side of an old pack trail.
No two days are alike; no two treks are ever the same; yet the memories of those who have gone are always the same . . . "I want to go back!"
More than 800,000 Scouts, Venturers, and leaders have experienced the adventure of Philmont since the first camping season in 1938. Throughout its existence, conscientious attention to low-impact camping techniques have helped maintain the ranch's wilderness flavor.
The area surrounding the ranch is rich with history, from the Native Americans who made this arid land their home to the land barons of the 19th century. The town of Cimarron boasts a number of historical buildings, including the St. James Hotel—site of at least 26 killings during Cimarron's wilder days.
There is a lot more to know about Philmont. Check out this detailed explanation from Wikipedia.
Questions, comments, complaints or compliments? Contact the Central Florida Council's Contingent Advisor, Steve Eisinger.
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Send mail to
SteveE@BSATroop210.info with
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