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Information and Resources
Information and Resources
2027 Packing List - includes WW rafting gear
Need Guidance on Gear - click here...
2026 Guidebook to Adventure (will be replaced with 2027 Guidebook when available)
2027 Itinerary Guidebook (coming in mid-December)
Philmont's Prep Site - This has tons of preparedness info
Food Planning (Coming when Philmont releases details)
Medical and Consent forms - Very important!!
Medical and Consent forms - Very important!!
All participants must ensure the following:
Medical Forms: You must have a valid annual Part A, B and C Philmont health form that does not expire before August 8, 2020. Note that Part C must be filled out and signed by a physician. You will be asked to upload this directly into the Philmont gateway next spring and also to provide a copy to Mr. C.
Activity Consent Form: Please complete this form and email to mrc@troop4hopkinton.com
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.
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!
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