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For participants under 21 years ofage who exceed the maximum acceptable weight for height, thePhilmont physicians will use their best professionaljudgment in determining participation in aPhilmont trek. Participants under 21 years ofage are strongly encouraged to meet the weight limit fortheir height. Exceptions are not made automatically and the maximum allowable exception will be 20Ibs. Discussion in advance with Philmont regarding any exception to the weight limit for personsunder 21 years ofage is required, whether it is over or under. Philmont's phone number is 575-376-2281_The maximum weight for any participant in a Cavalcade Trek and for horse rides is 200 Ibs.RECOMMENDEDMAXIMUMHEIGHT WEIGHT (Ibs) ACCEPTANCE5'0" 97 - 138 1665'1" 101-143 1725'2" 104-148 1785'3' 107-152 1835'4" 111-157 1895'5" 114-162 1955'6" 118-167 2015'7" 121-172 2075'8" 125-178 2145'9" 129-185 220ThIS table IS based on the revised DIetary Guidelines for Americansfrom the US Dept. of Agriculture and the Dept. of Health & HumanServices.RECOMMENDED MAXIMUMHEIGHT WEIGHT (Ibs) ACCEPTANCE5'10" 132-188 2265'11" 136-194 2336'0" 140-199 2396'1" 144-205 2466'2" 148-210 2526'3" 152-216 2606'4" 156-222 2676'5" 160-228 2746'6" 164-234 2816'7" & over 170-240 295Under no circumstances will any individual over 295 Ibs beallowed to participate in backcountry program.Philmont's camping programs center on backpacking in the backcountry, therefore Camping Headquartersdoes not offer a "Base Camp" program. Participants who arrive at Philmont and do not meet the aboveheight/weight requirements OR who come off the trail because they cannot physically complete their trek mustreturn home at their own expense.Usually, most minor injuries and illnesses can be handled by the Health Lodge and allow the participant toreturn to the trait. Philmont tries to reunite injured campers to their crew, however several factors may preventor delay this, such as weather, the nature of the injury, where the crew is camped and the length of the trekremaining. Once again, good conditioning and safe camping and hiking practices help make the treksuccessful for all.HEALTH AND MEDICAL RECORDEvery camper and Advisor is required to have a medical evaluation within twelve (12) months of theirparticipation date by a physician licensed to practice medicine. An examination conducted by a physician'sassistant or a nurse practitioner will be recognized for states where they may perform physical examinations tostudents enrolled in public school systems. The 2008 Philmont Health and Medical Record must be used.Advisors are to collect and hold the forms to be turned in at the Health Lodge upon arrival at Philmont.Review each participant's medical form to be familiar with any health restrictions, check for parentaland physician's signatures, and that a COPy of participants insurance card is attached.An individual should always contact the family physician first and call Philmont at 575-376-2281 if thereis a question about the advisability of participation. Philmont's chief medical officer and other medicalstaff of the Health Lodge reserve the right to make medical decisions regarding the participation ofindividuals at Philmont.2008 ITINERARY GUIDE 2 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA
Each crew must bring a first aid kit. The 2008 Guidebook to Adventure will contain a recommended first aid kitsupply list. Many "over the counter" medications are available at the Tooth of Time Traders.FIRST AIDICPR CERTIFICATION2008 First Aid Training Requirement for Philmont Crews:First Aid training is important for the safety of the crew while participating in Philmont's backcountryor at the Double H High Adventure Base. For several years crews were encouraged to obtain a higher levelof training than the American Red Cross Standard First Aid or equivalent. The recommended course was the16-hour American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basic.Beginning with the 2008 hiking season the requirement for participation is that each crew must have someonecertified in a 16 hour wilderness first aid course from a nationally-recognized provider.As stated in the "Council and Unit Planning Guide" the 2008 First Aid and CPR Certification Requirementreads as follows:"Philmont requires that a least one person, preferably two, (either an advisor or a youth participant) in eachcrew be currently certified in American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid or the equivalent* and CPRfrom the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or the equivalent. The American RedCross Wilderness First Aid is a sixteen-hour course designed to help in situations when help is not readilyavailable. Several hours may be required for Philmont staff to reach a remote backcountry location after amessage is delivered to the nearest staffed camp. First aid and CPR training will result in proper and promptattention being given to injuries and/or illnesses. You must present current certification cards upon checkin to verify this requirement."Equivalent training can be obtained from the following nationally-recognized organizations:American Red Cross www.redcross.orgAmerican Safety and Health Institute www.ashinstitue.orgEmergency Care and Safety Institute www.ECSlstitute.orgNational Outdoor Leadership School (WMI) www.nols.edu/wmi/National Safety Council (NSC) www.nsc.orgStonehealth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO) www.soloschools.com/wfa.htmlWilderness Medical Associates (WMA) www.wildmed.comWilderness Medical Society (WMS) www.wms.orgWilderness Medicine Training Center www.wildmedcenter.comWilderness Safety Council www.wfa.netThe Boy <strong>Scouts</strong> of America and the American Red Cross have a national agreement, the primary goal ofwhich is to help councils (with their districts and units) become self sufficient teaching Red Cross courses,including First Aid. Wilderness First Aid Basic is specified in the agreement. Through this agreement a localcouncil can coordinate training of American Red Cross courses by providing BSA volunteers who are certifiedto instruct the course by the American Red Cross. The fees for the course taught by the BSA volunteers aredramatically reduced and include a $5.00 administrative fee and the cost of materials.Anyone who has (1) an American Red Cross instructor authorization that includes authorization to teach FirstAid; (2) some experience in outdoor activities; and (3) approval from their Red Cross chapter (or other unit) ofauthorization, can proceed through a simple process to become an American Red Cross, Wilderness First AidBasics Instructor. The process to become an instructor: (A) obtain self-study orientation and Wilderness FirstAid Basics materials; (B) complete the sen-study orientation to become acquainted with the Wilderness FirstAid Basics course and materials; and (C) fill out a Verification Form, and provide it to his/her chapter ofauthorization.2008 ITINERARY GUIDE 3 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA
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