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The Capitol Area Council is coordinating a contingent of 13 crews with 12
members each to Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico in the summer of 2004. This
web site is designed for these crews, their members, and other interested
parties to share information about the trek.
Philmont 2004 Council Contingent:
7/ 2/2004:
We are back! Busses arrived in
Austin hot and late but we are home. Stories of killer hail storms, bears
in campsites, and freezing weather will entertain for years to come.
The closing campfire at Philmont was great
and everyone is glad to be home with no injuries and lots of great memories.
6/27/2004:
Have been having rain showers (with some
hail) almost every afternoon. Appears to be more in the southern part of
Philmont than the northern. Encountered a crew crossing US-64 at Bear
Canyon this morning. They were having a great time and all were in good
spirits. They had seen one bear and other wildlife (deer, chipmunks,
etc.). Had eaten lunch on the top of Baldy. Said there had been
challenges but they were all thoroughly enjoying themselves.
6/21/2004:
They're on the trail!
The trip to Philmont went according to plan. We
encountered a fairly heavy rain/hail storm before reaching Las Vegas but it was
over by the time we arrived at New Mexico Highlands University for dinner.
The busses arrived at Philmont at 9:20 pm (Mountain Daylight Time), 10 minutes
ahead of schedule. The staff at the Welcome Center was ready for us and
had wall tents available for 12 of the 13 crews.
Sunday was check-in day. Although it was warm (85ish),
there was a breeze and very low humidity. All crews got their check-in
completed and had time Sunday afternoon to tour the Villa Philmonte, eat ice
cream, and relax.
Because of the early completion of check-in, all crews departed
for their trailheads early Monday morning. Again, the weather was
beautiful. There were some scattered showers and low clouds Monday
afternoon around dusk and this morning (Tuesday), it is cloudy, cool (upper
40's), and I got a light hail storm mid morning.
All in all, things are going well. I will return to
Philmont today to check on one Scout who is in the medic lodge with a flu-like
affliction. Hopefully, he will get better soon and will be able to join
his crew on the trail. The staff in the medic lodge has been in
communication with his mother and with me keeping us posted on his progress.
I'll try to update this periodically if there are significant
weather changes or if I hear anything from Philmont. At this point, it's
mainly no news is good news!
Sid Covington
Base Camp Information:
Click the button below to download a Word document
of base camp information. This was distributed to the 2003 crews on
arrival at Philmont. Crews will be given an updated version of this
document but it is helpful to review the information before arriving at
Philmont.
Upcoming Contingent activities:
This website is an ongoing project. Look at it often for updated
information! As we get closer to the actual trek dates, changes will
occur more frequently.
Double-H Ranch:
Check the link to the left for information about an exciting new
high-adventure opportunity. Last updated
Monday, September 11, 2006 03:11 PM
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