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TABLE OF CONTENTSPHILMONT PROGRAMS/ITINERARY NUMBERS/CAMPSiSETTING THE COURSE FOR HIGH ADVENTURE - 2008Physical Conditioning 1Philmont Weight Limits for Backpacking & Hiking: 1Health and Medical Record 2First Aid and CPR Certification 3Accident and Sickness Insurance 4Emergency Transportation 4The Philmont Crew Leadership Team 4Crew Leader - Advisor 4Chaplain's Aide 5Philmont Ranger 5THE ADVENTURE BEGINSTour Permit 5Tour Director 6Transportation 6Private Vehicles 7Conduct While Traveling 7Family Accommodations 7Crew Roster & Talent Release 8Expedition Number 8Philmont Address and Mail 8Emergency Telephone Number at Philmont ' 8Crew Lockers / Security 8Backpacking Stoves 9ARRIVING A T SCOUTING PARADISEArrival/Departure ' 9Meeting Your Ranger 10Advisors Orientation, Crew Leaders And Chaplain's Aide Meetings 10Philmont Museums 10The Scouting Way 10Preparing For The Wilderness Experience 11Contribute to Philmont's Conservation Plan 11ANNOUNCING 2008 ITINERARIESTip For Selecting An Itinerary 12Choosing The Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Itinerary Rating 12Philmont Itinerary Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Crew Rendezvous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Selecting Your Itinerary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Burro Packing 13Reserving Your Itinerary For 12 Day Expeditions 14Short Treks 14Valle Vidal Itineraries - A Unique Experience 14On The Trail 14The Philmont Experience 15YOUR PHILMONT CHECK LIST 152008 ITINERARIES AT A GLANCE 16,172008 PHILMONT CAMP RESOURCES & FACILITIES " , 17ITINERARIES IN BRIEF 18-23ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 23MAPS AND ITINERARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24-93"TEN ESSENTIALS" FOR HIKERS 94SECTION MAPS NEEDED FOR EACH ITINERARY 94SPECIAL INDIVIDUAL TREK EXPERIENCES 95SPECIAL PHILMONT FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMS 96DOUBLE H HIGH ADVENTURE ; 96Cover Photo by News & Photo StaffCopyright© 2008; Philmont Scout Ranch, BSA, 17 Deer Run Rd., Cimarron, NM 87714