Re: Philmont Training Center and Philmont Weight Restrictions
James F. Van Hecke Jr. (jvanhecke@LANL.GOV)
Thu, 26 Jun 1997 16:02:37 -0600
I have had the pleasure of attending training conferences at
Philmont this summer and last.
I live within 125 miles of Philmont, get there frequently,
yet going there is still a thrill beyond discription.
The training conferences are first rate, both in content and
staff.
I would love to go as the "spouse" of a trainee, so I could
participate in the Spouse Program (Senores/Senoras),
unfortunately, I'm not married. They hike the trails, go on
tours to museums, do crafts, do COPE, etc. It is wonderful.
The Training Center offers programs for everyone attending,
from infants to spouses, for Cubs, Webelos and Boy Scout
aged boys, for Teenaged girls and boys.
It is a Totally Awesome Experience.
____________________
On another matter, those questioning the sanity of the
weight restrictions at Philmont need to keep in mind the
environment. A Philmont Trek is no "walk in the park", even
if it were at sea level. At 6,500 feet to over 12,000 feet
above sea level, and in a very dry and sometimes very hot
climate, it can be downright dangerous for someone not in
good physical condition. Not meaning to be judgemental or
sarcastic, I would suggest that anyone exceeding the weight
restrictions may not be in real good physical condition.
Remember, the lowest point at Philmont is higher than
anything east of the Mississippi.
The restrictions are for your own good. Even if your Doctor
says you can go, you will still have to submit to a medical
re-check at Philmont, and they might decide otherwise. They
just might know better...
>Hello All:
>I have a question/request for the group. It seems that NO
ONE from my district
>is scheduled to attend training at Philmont this summer, so
my District
>Chairman has asked that I put together a 10-15 min.
presentation on the
>wonderful training opportunities available at Philmont
Training Center. I
>contacted Philmont, and they are sending me training
information for next
>summer and a catalog from their trading post. I want to
*sell the sizzle* of
>this place as well as the quality of the instruction. I am
thinking I might
>throw up some slides (if I can purchase slides from the
trading post) of the
>area and treat it like a vacation opportunity for the whole
family while
>talking about the great training provided. What I would
like from the group is:
>
>1. Any other ideas as far as presentation; materials,
style, format, etc.
>2. Any personal experiences of those who have attended
training at Philmont;
> testimonials, suggestions, cost, anecdotes,
if I had it do over
>again I would ...., etc.
>3. Information in general. I have never been to Philmont
and would appreciate
>it if I could use y'all as my eyes and ears. Over the last
few days I have seen
>several good posts on Philmont and would appreciate any
further information.
>
>Responses should be sent to me privately unless you feel
everyone could benefit
>from the information. Thanks to everyone in advance for
your insights.
>
>
>YIS, (I used to be a Bobwhite... SR-CS-09)
>Randy KE4NNI
>ASM Troop 397, ADC, District/Council Training Staff,
Roundtable Staff
>Lighthouse District, South Florida Council
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>
>
Jim Van Hecke - I used to be an Owl, and I'll always be an Eagle
Camping Chairman, Great Southwest Council, Albuquerque, NM
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