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> philmont Digest Mon, 10 Mar 2003 00:00:52 -0600
> V01 #551
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> Today's topics:
> 'Phil News'
> 'Re: [Philmont]: Phil News'
> 'Cross Post: Need some advice'
> 'Re: [Philmont]: Cross Post: Need some advice'
> 'Re: [Philmont]: Cross Post: Need some advice'
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> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2003 10:32:59 EST
> From: Mmmeenehan@aol.com
> Subject: Phil News
>
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> Pholks,
> Here are some notes from Keith Galloway's
> presentation at the
> East Coast Philmont Staff Association Reunion this
> weekend.
>
> When asked about modifications to treks this year
> because of
> the fire, he said the only major impact to 2003
> treks will be that
> Dan Beard won't be used this year (cause it burned
> down). He
> said TREKS books should be going out any day now.
>
> The chuch wagon dinner sites at Clark's Fork &
> Beaubien have
> been improved to bring them in compliance with New
> Mexico
> sanitation regulations.
>
> The trading post has been enlarged and improved this
> year.
>
> Vale Vidal treks have not been available before
> monsoon season
> recently due to fire restrictions. But this year,
> since the fire danger
> is low (because of the fires last year) Vale treks
> will be available
> starting earlier in the season.
>
> A state-of-the-art water system has been installed
> to service base
> camp.
>
> A $1.8M restoration is underway for the Villa
> Philmonte. This is
> being done with private funds.
>
> There were 20,908 backcountry campers in 2002, a new
> record.!
>
> Mike Meenehan
> National Capital Area Council
>
>
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> =3D"Arial" LANG=3D"0">Pholks,<BR>
> Here are some notes from Keith Galloway's
> presentation at the <BR>
> East Coast Philmont Staff Association Reunion this
> weekend.<BR>
> <BR>
> When asked about modifications to treks this year
> because of <BR>
> the fire, he said the only major impact to 2003
> treks will be that <BR>
> Dan Beard won't be used this year (cause it burned
> down). He <BR>
> said TREKS books should be going out any day
> now.<BR>
> <BR>
> The chuch wagon dinner sites at Clark's Fork &
> Beaubien have <BR>
> been improved to bring them in compliance with New
> Mexico <BR>
> sanitation regulations.<BR>
> <BR>
> The trading post has been enlarged and improved this
> year.<BR>
> <BR>
> Vale Vidal treks have not been available before
> monsoon season <BR>
> recently due to fire restrictions. But this
> year, since the fire dange=
> r <BR>
> is low (because of the fires last year) Vale treks
> will be available <BR>
> starting earlier in the season.<BR>
> <BR>
> A state-of-the-art water system has been installed
> to service base <BR>
> camp.<BR>
> <BR>
> A $1.8M restoration is underway for the Villa
> Philmonte. This is <BR>
> being done with private funds.<BR>
> <BR>
> There were 20,908 backcountry campers in 2002, a new
> record.!<BR>
> <BR>
> Mike Meenehan<BR>
> National Capital Area Council<BR>
> <BR>
> <BR>
> </FONT></HTML>
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>
> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2003 09:43:12 -0600 (CST)
> From: "Jason A. Cotting" <p2ranger@anvilgear.com>
> Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Phil News
>
>
> It should be noted that the 2 main cabins at Dan
> Beard were not burned
> down, however the surrounding area was pretty well
> wiped out.
>
> Jason
> ><>
> Retired Ranger
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2003 20:24:20 -0700
> From: "Jim Moss" <BSARecLaw@Earthlink.net>
> Subject: Cross Post: Need some advice
>
>
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> As some of you know, I have done a lot of traveling
> around the world. I =
> have guided from South America to Alaska on rivers,
> mountains and rocks. =
> As I guide I see thousands of young people entering
> these sports, some =
> with good skills some without.
>
> I am a big supporter of Scouting.
>
> The last couple of years, I have been thinking about
> creating a high =
> adventure program. Not to compete with the BSA, but
> to take those =
> Scouts, Venturers and Explorers who want to
> experience the next step and =
> provide them with the opportunity. Mountain
> climbing, first 14,000 peaks =
> and then Mexico (18000) Peru (19000) and Argentina,
> (20,000). Whitewater =
> rafting, every class and single day to multi day
> trips. US, Canada, =
> Mexico, Argentina. Skiing, back country, avalanche
> work etc. =
> Canyoneering. Kayaking Rock Climbing. Leading, multi
> day pitches, high =
> altitude pitches, etc. Backpacking: US, Canada,
> Mexico, Peru, Chile
>
> I have the support from several people in the
> outdoor industry who =
> understand Scouting and want to help.
>
> What do you guys think. Do you have youth in your
> program who want to =
> experience tougher, bigger, better programs than
> Scouting now provides.
>
> The program cannot be a Scouting program because of
> the liability =
> issues. It would be a program what uses the
> Scouting values and program =
> in its program. It would not be made to compete,
> only
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