RE: [Philmont]: Cell Phones at Philmont

Why was he/she medevaced out? Thanks! Jerry

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From: Txnscout@aol.com [mailto:Txnscout@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 3:30 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Cell Phones at Philmont

Ed, the coverage is pretty poor once you get into the mountains on your
trek. One of our crew members was the CEO for a major corporation, and he
tried to stay in tuoch via cell phone. He was dispointed to find out how
poor the coverage was in the south and central country. When we were up
high on Mt Phillips, he had pretty good service. When we were in valleys
and other areas below the treeline, coverage was so spotty he just gave up
trying to callout. Your ranger will discuss emergency procedures with you
in case of an emergency. Every day, keep track of the nearest staffed camp,
as they are there to assist you. We medevaced one leader during our trek
with almost no problems. We worked together as a team and transported him
to a staffed camp. They transported him to base, and had him back on the
trail quickly after treating him.

Chas. Clifton
Scoutmaster -Troop 11
Port Neches, Texas
Advisor 708G2001
I used to a Bobwhite...SR-357, and then a Staffer...SR-439

Remember : We are in this program for the boys.......let them lead

In a message dated 4/28/2003 6:14:49 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
formosa@motorola.com writes:

For emergency situations, what type of cellphone coverage can be expected at

Philmont? Is it worth carrying a cellphone for emergency purposes only?
thanks,
Ed Formosa

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