[philmont] Philmont 2008

W. Keller wrote:
> <SNIP>
> Honestly, just one more reason for Troops to begin their own High Adventure
> program. In the past 7 years with my son we have been to the BWCA 4 times,
> Wyoming, the 2001 Jamboree and Philmont. So many places, so little time.
> Next year it is the Smokies. And, I suspect we will have an alternative
> High Adventure while a crew goes to Philmont as well. Other summers have
> included Maroon Bells in CO, Isle Royal, other trips to the Smokies.
> Not to
> mention the monthly campouts. Lots of ways to give our scouts the outdoors
> experience they are looking for.
>
> While I certainly see value in Philmont, that is is a nice place to include
> as part of a Scouting career, there are numerous other places where you can
> have a greater sense of wilderness. Anyway, for those that have not gotten
> a slot, there are hundreds of places to go - go forth and have fun!!!
>
> Bill Keller
> Troop 47

Comment - Absolutely. I personally have done somewhere between 30 and
35 High Adventures in my Scouting career, of which 11 were to Philmont.
My Troop has down maybe 10 more without me, mainly to the Carribean (I
can't SCUBA-dive for physical reasons) and our "Junior High Adventures"
in VA and PA. Not getting into Philmont is not The End of Life as You
Know It. The possibilities are myriad.

- Dr. Bob

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Received on Wed Dec 6 17:41:19 2006