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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Co~rtinued) Page Catholic .. .. .. ..... ......... ...... .. .. .. 31 Jewish .. ...... ... .. ................ ... ..... 31 Mormon .......... ......... .................. 31 Worship Services at Philmont in 1966 ........ 31 "Philmont Grace" ........ ..... .......... 32 IV. WELCOME TO PHILMONT .. ..... ............... 33 I Reception Center .. ....... .... .. ............... 33 1 Meet Your Ranger . ......... .................. 33 At Camping Headquarters ..................... 34 Day Two at Philmont .... ..... ..... ....... 36 Day Three at Philmont .... ...... .......... .... 36 Days Four through Eleven at Philmont ... .. ... 37 I Day Twelve at Philmont ........ ..... .. . ... 37 The End of Your Expedition ................. 37 Morning of Thirteenth Day .... ...... .......... 38 "PHILMONT HYMN" . . . .. ........... .... . .. 38 V. REMAIN STRONG AND HEALTHY .. .......... . 39 ' Keep Personally Clean . . .. .... ....... ........ . 39 Purify All Drinking Water .... ...... ......... 39 I Wash Your Dishes Thoroughly ... ........ ..... 39 Latrines . . .. ....... .. ....... .... .. .. .. ...... ... 40 Take Proper Care of Your Feet .............. . 40 Beware Lightning and Flash Floods ...... .... . 40 Avoid the Plague ........ ..................... 40 Repel Those Mosquitos . .. ...... ............... 41 What To Do When "Confused" ....... ... ... . 41 In Case You Are Injured or I11 .......... .. .... 41 Medical Treatment .. .. . . ......... .. ..... .. .... 42 1 VI. KEEP PHILMONT BEAUTIFUL . .. .. ... .. ..... ... . 43 Wilderness Manners ........................... 43 Don't Be A Litter Bug ...... ........ ... .. . 44 Garbage and Trash Disposal ....... .. ..... 44 I Dishwater .. .. .. . . . . . . .... .. .. .. ....... .. .. .. 45 Prevent Forest Fires ... .. ... .... .. ... .... . 45 Safety ... . .. .. . . ... .. ... . ..... . . . .. .. ..... .. ... 46 Leave Guns and Fireworks at Home .......... 46 Smoking ...... .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. ... ............ 46 EPILOGUE ....................................... 47 MY PHILMONT TRIP - INTERESTING FACTS .. 48 THIS GUIDEBOOK IS DEDICATED P-300-20M-166 -To the expedition leader, who will leave the comforts of his home to lead his boys on the rugged road of adventure; and -To the Scout and Explorer campers who have made the great decision to go to The pages that follow have been prepared to - Organize - Train for the great adventure. . Philmont keenly awaits your arrival. Phillips Properties Joe Davis Director of Camping Philmont Scout Ranch
PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH PART I - P 2 is a national camping area . . . located in northeastern New Mexico . . . comprising 137,221 acres ,of rugged western country on the slopes of the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rockies . . . altitude ranges from 6,500 feet to 12,441 feet. is rich in history and the mark of the men who made it . . . ancient Indians and the writings they chiseled into the rocks . . . hard-riding conquistadors . . . early American trappers and pioneers carrying the frontier on their backs . . . the rugged breed of mountain men like Kit Carson laying trails across this land, building their great ranchos athwart the Santa Fe Trail, monuments to Philmont's fabulous past. - P 2 is rich in wild game . . . deer, elk, coyote, antelope, mountain lion, buffalo, wild turkey, bear . . . its hills and canyons teem with birdlife, its streams abound with fish . . . its cool mountains harbor a wilderness of botany - trees, flowers, grasses - and are themselves a storehouse of living geology - the timeless record of the rocks. p7 is rich in natural beauty . . . the soaring Tooth of Time . . . sunrise from lofty Mount Phillips . . . the blue water at Cimarroncito, and the eye-stretching sweep of the plain from Uracca Mesa . . . the sunlight filtering through the aspens along the rippling Rayado. / is unforgettable adventure in Philmont's sky-high backcountry. The broad-shouldered traditions, the best of the old West - horseback riding, burro packing, wilderness survival-are combined in an unbeatable recipe for fastmoving fun and he-man outdooring. /2 is camping with your own unit . . . planning, sharing, and doing things together in this land of mountain men. /2 is individual gmwth . . . physical, mental, social, and lasting spiritual growth in the inspiring shadow of mountains by the dying embers of a campfire in the glow of a night sky aflame with stars. Here a boy can take long strides toward manhood. p-s Philmont Scout Ranch cattle brand / 2 Philmont Scout Ranch horse brand 2 A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO THE EXPEDITION LEADER Dear Scouter Friend: Congratulations for having been selected the leader of a Philmont expedition. This reflects great credit on you and your leadership abilities. At the same time, this places on you a great responsibility. Parents are entrusting their sons to your care. The Boy Scouts of America are placing their faith and confidence in your leadership. More important, the boys, who will be in your crew, will demand the realization of their hopes, aspirations, and dreams of Philmont. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO 1. Recruit Scouts and Explorers who will have reached their fourteenth (14) birthday by September 1, and who in every way are really "first class" Scouts and/ or Explorers. 2. Organize your expedition, and 3. Train the members of your expedition so that they will be prepared for the high adventure that awaits them at Philmont. THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS for yourself and your young men are exacting. EVERY camper at Philmont must be physically strong. At Philmont he will carry his pack, weighing 25-35 pounds, and hike over rough mountain terrain. Individuals who are excessively overweight, or who have physical disabilities that prevent them from hiking over rough terrain, or who have heart conditions that cannot stand arduous exertion, should not consider coming to Philmont. When you have recruited the full complement of members for your expedition (10 is a good number), then ORGANIZE YOUR EXPEDITION Use the roster on the following page. This becomes your expedition. Together with your crew, review the following pages that will give you a foretaste of what is in store for you at Philmont. Philmont is a "natural" for the chartered units. The natural gang with their regular adult leader derive even greater enjoyment and benefits when they come to Philmont. This becomes "our" big super-activity for the year. Happy, exciting days lie ahead for you and your gang. Best of luck. Joe Davis Director of Camping 3
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Page 22 and 23: MORNING OF THIRTEENTH DAY HOMEWARD
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