2012 Itinerary Guide - Philmont Document Archives

After an initial period of training, several program options are available to each group depending on itsinterests, the weather, and snow conditions. The program takes place in the backcountry, sleeping in tents orsnow shelters (if conditions permit), and including activities such as ski touring, snow shelter building, snowcamping, winter ecology, hiking, and use of winter tools and equipment.A typical Winter Adventure trek lasts three days, scheduled over a weekend, but the length of the trek can beadjusted to fit the schedule of the group attending. However, groups that wish to limit their trek to only theweekend will have limited time for program activities.• Special Holiday Program - Philmont offers a special deal on Winter Adventure between Christmasand New Year’s,• Cold Weather Camping Program - Winter Adventure is based on Northern Tier's Okpik program,which teaches participants how to camp comfortably during cold winter months,• Learn Winter Camping Basics - With the help of a trained Winter Adventure guide, you will learn toeat, camp, cross-country ski, build snow shelters, and hike with snowshoes.• Camp Comfortably in the Cold - Winter Adventure's main goal is to teach crews how to be"comfortably cool" while out in the cold, giving Scouts skills to take home and use in their own coldweather camping programs,• Downhill Skiing Package - For a small extra fee, you can add a day of downhill skiing at the beautifulAngel Fire Ski Resort when you participate in Winter Adventure. This is only available Mondaysthrough Fridays from January 2 through the first week of March.Leave No Trace Master EducatorThe five-day Master Educator course is designed for Scouting leaders who are actively teaching outdoor skills orproviding recreation information to the public. This valuable training is recognized throughout the world by theoutdoors industry, land management agencies, and the outdoor recreation community. Master Educators cantrain others in Leave No Trace skills as well as facilitate Leave No Trace Trainer courses and awarenessworkshops.This course is offered during one week of the Autumn Adventure season. The 2012 course will take placeSeptember 23 – 29. For more information, go to www.PhilmontScoutRanch.org orcontact camping@PhilmontScoutRanch.org.Philmont Training CenterThe Philmont Training Center (PTC) is the only national volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America.Since 1950, PTC has provided a unique environment for training volunteer and professional leaders and a funfamily program for every member of the family. Each year, more than 6,000 Scouters and family membersattend PTC.The more than 50 week-long conferences feature the latest tools and techniques, audiovisuals, discussions, ideasharing, and activities led by a faculty of experienced Scouters. All registered Scouters are invited to attendtraining center courses.Course offerings, prices, and registration information may be found on the Philmont websiteat www.PhilmontScoutRanch.org.2012 ITINERARY GUIDE 101 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA