Philmont in 2009

Imagine 214 square miles of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northern New Mexico --ideal backpacking country. Imagine taking part in programs about mountain men, gold miners, Indians. Imagine yourself rock climbing and rappelling, climbing a pole like a lumberjack, taking part in an archeology dig, panning for (and hopefully finding) gold, finding your way using a map and compass, climbing to 12,441 feet at the summit of Mt. Badly, climbing to that famous Philmont and Santa Fe Trial landmark - the Tooth of Time, or visiting Waite Phillips' luxurious summer home - the Villa Philmonte.

Stop imagining the possibilities - JUST DO IT!!!

All this and more can be yours, don't miss it! Let's give our Scouts and Scouters, a chance to experience backpacking high adventure at Philmont in 2009! This is a great program for keeping the older Scouts interested.

We want to see how much interest there is in putting together a Bo-Qui group to go to Philmont in 2009. We would need both Scouts and Scouters. You could go as a troop/crew or as individuals.

I would like you to talk to your Scouts and Scouters about going to Philmont.

We need to make our initial assessment of who is interested in going by the end of September.

Sign-up for the Internet random selection must be done during October and November.

See the reverse side for trip details

Let me know as soon as you can as to your interest, even if very tentative. If you would like to go on your own, I would be glad to help you with that too.

If you have any questions, or want more information, don't hesitate to contact me (your Bo-Qui Philmont Expedition Coordinator):

Don Sanning 515-288-0854 (H)
1343 Loomis Ave
Des Moines IA 50315-1866
dbsanning@mchsi.com


BO-QUI PHILMONT EXPEDITION FOR 2009

WHO CAN GO? Scouts must be 14 by January 1, 2009 (year of birth 1994 or prior), or have completed the eighth grade and be 13 by the time or our Philmont trek. Scouters need to be registered and 21 by the time we go. They can be mail or female. Size? Any size, large or small. Treks can be chosen to match the size and physical capabilities of those going.

DATES? When would it be most convenient for your Scouts and Scouters to go? We can request desired dates, but it will depend on dates available at the selection.

TRANSPORTATION? I anticipate we will again take Amtrak from Kansas City.

COST? For right now I would figure the expedition cost at about $975.00 (This covers the Philmont fee, Amtrak, bus from Raton train station to Philmont and trail expenses). The final fee will be depend on the train cost. This does not include any personal or unit equipment that might need to be purchased.

EQUIPMENT? Each person needs a sleeping bag they can backpack that is good down to about 40 degrees, a good pair of hiking boots, and a good pack (packs can be rented at Philmont). Most of the other equipment a Scout/Scouter should have.

Don't let the sun set on your opportunity to go; be there to enjoy the sun setting behind the Tooth of Time.