> What is the "second trekking ranch" you mentioned? The links on the
> Philmont web site show the same area I saw as a scout.
>
This was the info distributed at Philmont this summer. At the PTC,
Director Brian Gray stated the property was a bequest to the Rocky
Mountain Elk Foundation with a provision that Philmont be allowed to use
the property during the summer.
YiS,
-- Calvin H. Gray Scoutmaster, Troop 405 Associate Advisor, Venturing Crew 405 Georgetown, Texas I used to be an Owl (WM-62-2-98 @ Philmont) http://www.troop405.org/ ******** Double H Ranch New High Adventure Opportunity! Philmont Scout Ranch, in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, will be offering a new and exciting high adventure opportunity for the summer of 2004. This experience will be offered at the Double H Ranch located in south central New Mexico. Crews will participate in a pristine wilderness environment at elevations over 8,000 feet on a seven day trek. If you and your Boy Scout troop, Varsity team or Venturing crew are looking for a unique backpacking experience, this is the place for you. Highlights: * Located between Datil and Magdalena New Mexico, 2 hours south of Albuquerque * Season will run from June 21 through August 2 * Located on over 100,000 acres * Visit the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, known as VLA (Very Large Array) * Observe elk, mule deer, bear, and other wildlife * Participate in exciting backcountry programs that include state of the art black powder and archery * Learn about the Native American culture found in the area Visit the Double H on the web at http://www.doublehranch.net For more on this exciting opportunity and reservation information email us at: doubleh@philmontscoutranch.org ------------------------------------------------------- Scouting E-mail Discussion Lists @ usscouts.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe at http://usscouts.org/lists/ Listserv Commands at http://usscouts.org/lists/lc.asp ------------------------------------------------------- Send listserv commands to: listserv@troop47.com Send postings to: philmont@troop47.com List FAQ found at: http://usscouts.org/lists/faq.asp List Administrator: philmont_owner@troop47.com ------------------------------------------------------- As you gather around this virtual campfire with fellow Scouts and Scouters, do your best to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. -------------------------------------------------------Received on Mon Aug 11 14:35:35 2003
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