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Wise Words from a Frequent Philmonter
Wise Words from a Frequent Philmonter
Listen to/learn from your Ranger - they know a lot of good stuff.
Get up early everyday and get on the trail as soon as possible. 5:00 am Philmont time is 7:00 am East Coast time.
Breakfast can be eaten while hiking.
Hiking in the cool of the day.
Gets you to your destination early to take advantage of program opportunities.
Avoids hiking/setting up camp in the afternoon thundershowers.
Don't over plan - stuff is going to happen. Can't find my socks, someone is injured, took the wrong trail, etc.
If you have dry camp, try to cook dinner for lunch where water is available and eat lunch for dinner. (We have 3!)
Refill your water bladders in the evening before you go to bed. Huge time drain in the morning and water chills in your pack all night.
Adults: train hard! Remember that you'll be chasing teenagers up and down mountains at 7-12,000 feet above sea level.
Have fun!
Key Dates Before We Take Off
Key Dates Before We Take Off
March 26, 2026 - Confirm "Yes" Roster & Number of Crews (all $150 Deposits in)
April 26, 2026 7:30PM - Kickoff Google Meet - Crew selection discussion
May 31, 2026 1PM Shakedown Hike - Ashland State Park walk around Reservoir
June 28, 2026 1PM Shakedown Hike - Milford/Hopkinton Rail Trail parking
July 26, 2026 1PM Shakedown Hike - Local/TBD
August 30, 2026 1PM Shakedown Hike - Ashland State Park walk around Reservoir
September 15, 2026 - First Payment Due ($1200 for T4, $1400 non T4)
September 26-27, 2026 Shakedown Overnight - Nobscot
October 25, 2026 1PM Shakedown Hike - Hopkinton State Park
November 22, 2026 1PM Shakedown Hike - Milford/Hopkinton Rail Trail parking
December 6, 2026 7PM Itinerary Selection via Google Meet
December 2026 Book Flights, Hostel, Shuttle, Rental Cars
February 15, 2027 Second Payment Due ($1200 for T4, $1450 non T4)
By May 2027
Three Leaders from each Crew CPR and Wilderness First Aid trained
All Parts A-C health forms complete & signed by Doctors
June 15, 2027 Final Payment Due (between $200 & $400)
June 20-21, 2027 Shakedown Overnight Hidden Valley Mandatory
July 23, 2027 7PM Meet to Pack Bags
July 24, 2027 Early - Off to Logan
Information and Resources (these will be updated with 2027 files when available)
Information and Resources (these will be updated with 2027 files when available)
Itinerary Guidebook - 2024
Packing List - includes WW rafting gear
Guidebook to Adventure - Another packing list starts at page 20
Detailed Trip Agenda - (restricted to those on the Philmont email group)
Food Planning
Medical and Consent forms - Very important!!
Medical and Consent forms - Very important!!
All participants must ensure the following:
Medical Forms: In the spring of 2024, three paper copies of Part A, B and C (Part C must be filled out by a physician) and a copy of your insurance card must be delivered to Mr. C
Activity Consent Form: Please complete this form and email to activity-registration@troop4hopkinton.com
BSA-health-medical-form.pdfBSA-actvity-consent-form.pdf
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