Re: [Philmont]: Transportation?- V01 #730

Frank:

We are headed for Philmont in '04. Can you shed some light on the cost of
this pre-trek travel? Thanks.

DENNIS LYZNIAK
Troop 566
Miami Lakes

----- Original Message -----
From: "Doherty, Frank" <DOHERTYF@coned.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 2:08 PM
Subject: [Philmont]: Transportation?- V01 #730

> Kent,
> We used an organization called City Concierge for pick-up at the Denver
Airport,
> and arranging 3 days of activity - Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods,
Cave
> of the Winds, Seven Falls, and White Water Rafting. Stu did an excellent
job of
> exploring our likes and needs, and matching them to available activities
and
> time, coming up with a great itinerary.
> STUART C. KUPFER
> CITY CONCIERGE
> Colorado Springs
> 719-282-3131
> I had comparison-shopped his prices with a couple of other tour agencies,
and he
> came out a bit less expensive bottom line, so we went with him. As he and
I
> jointly developed the itinerary (my first Philmont trek) I became
convinced we
> made a good choice. Even so, he is associated with Ramblin Express, and
that
> price was a little high for the long hauls - White Water to Cimarron and
> Cimarron back to Denver. Timberline was one of the prices I had obtained,
and I
> decided to go with them for the long hauls. They were on time and very
> courteous. If anything, they were conservative by allowing extra time for
the
> trip back because of potential traffic delays due to road construction.
Sharon
> made herself available by phone to facilitate the pick up scheduling and
sooth
> any jitters that might develop. I was/am unaware of any convictions or
> ownership change, and glad about that.
> Sharon Vails
> Timberline Transportation
> 800-288-1375
> Based on our experience with 22 Scouts and Leaders, 7/22/03 - 8/6/03, I
endorse
> both.
> Thanks,
> Frank Doherty
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: philmont-request@troop47.com [mailto:philmont-request@troop47.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 1:01 AM
> To: Philmont
> Subject: [Philmont] - philmont Digest - V01 #730
>
> philmont Digest Wed, 10 Sep 2003 00:01:25 -0500 V01 #730
>
> Today's topics:
> 'Pre-Philmont Travel Planning Assistance'
> 'Re: [Philmont]: Pre-Philmont Travel Planning Assistance'
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 19:11:47 -0400
> From: Kent McCormick <kentmccormick@comcast.net>
> Subject: Pre-Philmont Travel Planning Assistance
>
>
> Can anybody provide current information about the ownership and operation
> of Adventure Trails and Timberline through ScoutConnect? As many are
> aware, in May 2002 there was discussion about the merits of using their
> services for transpiration and pre-Philmont sightseeing activities. While
> the service may be valuable there was reason to question supporting these
> particular companies with, as I understand, a conviction by the
> owner/president. Has there been change in ownership since May 2002? Can
> anyone share their knowledge or have you used these services since then?
>
> Kent McCormick
> BSA Troop 125 of Rochester, Michigan
> Philmont Expeditions 1998, 2001
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 22:35:07 -0400
> From: patrick gilrane <pgilrane@optonline.net>
> Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Pre-Philmont Travel Planning Assistance
>
>
> Kent,
>
> I'd recommend you contact Mike Pardue of BlueSky Adventures. We fielded 2
> crews (18 Scouts, 6 adults) this past summer and had a terrific experience
> with BlueSky for our pre-Philmont trip. Mike has been a scoutmaster in
FLA
> for 20 years, understands the needs of Scouts on tour and has been to
> Philmont several times---We flew into Alberquerque and had a 2 day tour
with
> white water rafting, sightseeing, hotels, transportation, meals, drop off
to
> Base Camp and return back to Alberquerque all organized and coordinated
by
> Mike and the tour company.
>
> Mike can be contacted at www.blueskyadventures.net
>
> Have Fun.
>
> Patrick Gilrane
> Assistant Scoutmaster
> Troop 9
> Greenwich CT
>
>
>
>
>
>
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