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Troop 5 has been selected to send a crew to Philmont
Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico as a part of the Connecticut
Rivers Council Contingent in 2008.
This page will provide information for the crew as
we prepare for an adventure to last a lifetime.
Last update:
February 18, 2008
Links:
Philmont
Scout Ranch (official site)
Philmont Staff Association
Forms:
Philmont
Information Form - Handed out at 4-19-07 Trek Information
Meeting
Crew Meetings:
Our regular Crew Meetings will be on the following
Mondays, unless otherwise indicated: March 10, March
24
April 7, April 28
May 12, May 19
June 9, June 23
Tuesday, July 8 - If Needed
Shakedown Hikes:
We will have plenty of
opportunities to get our crew in shape - physically and mentally -
before we head to New Mexico. In addition to these crew
shakedowns, each participant should be exercising regularly on their
own to get ready. Saturday, April 12 - Day hike with
packs, learning how to set up camp & cook
Sat-Sun, April 26-27 - Overnight hike on the AT
Saturday, May 24 - Day hike with packs
Fri-Sun, June 20-22 - Overnight in the Presidential Range of New
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