The program features listed are, in most cases, programs that an average, motivated crew may participate in.They do not in any way guarantee that a crew will be able to do all the programs shown. This can varydepending on how fast a crew hikes, what time they get on the trail in the morning, weather, crew dynamics,and other conditions. Crews may also be able to participate in programs that are in camps enroute to theirdaily destination — “pass through” programs. In these instances, while special, abbreviated programs maybe available, crews should not expect to participate in the full program offering available to crews thatselected their itinerary to include a camp/program. The Crew Leader should check with the backcountrycamp staff when arriving at a “pass through” camp to see what may be available.<strong>Itinerary</strong> Optional ProgramsA few programs such as the chuck wagon dinner, horse rides, and the use of burros for equipment packingrequire scheduling when the Crew Leader and Crew Advisor meet with their Trip Planner in Logistics.There are a few itineraries where programs are listed with an “OR” condition. For example: “Side Hike Tooth ofTime OR Chuck Wagon Dinner & Horse Rides”. Crews must select the programs(s) they wish to take part induring Trip Planning in Logistics (either the Tooth of Time side hike OR the Chuck Wagon Dinner & Horse Ridesin this example). It is not possible or practical to be able to do all the programs listed and selection of one ofthe choices will permit the proper meals to be scheduled to be picked up.Before making a final itinerary selection, crews should check the <strong>Philmont</strong>website www.<strong>Philmont</strong>ScoutRanch.org for any updates that may have occurred. Various tables and charts inthis book are published to the website with a date indicating that they have been updated.Burro PackingIf your crew chooses an itinerary that includes burro packing and is assigned that itinerary they MUST TAKE THEBURRO. Not only is burro packing a real part of <strong>Philmont</strong>’s history and lore, it’s a great way to lighteneveryone’s load! Each crew on a burro packing itinerary will be issued one or two burros and will be providedtraining in how to pack and care for the burros. Be sure to pick a name for your burro(s) and take many photoswith it and your crew!Reserving Your <strong>Itinerary</strong>Beginning with the summer of 2010, instead of filling out an “itinerary selection” postcard, rushing to the postoffice (or FedEx or UPS) to try to get it in first, <strong>Philmont</strong> implemented an internet-based procedure for you totell us your itinerary wishes. Crews now access the internet and enter their itinerary choices online. Instead ofwaiting for days to receive the itinerary assignment, they are immediately informed.Step 1 - What You Need• Have your Crew Leader assign one of your crewmembers to be the person (Processor) to enter theitinerary selection information.• Have access to a computer with:o Internet access (personal computer, public library, work, etc.)o Web Browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, others may work but have not been tested)o Printer• Complete the <strong>Itinerary</strong> Selection worksheet - this has been sent to the contact person on record for yourcrew at <strong>Philmont</strong>.• The Passcode assigned to your crew by <strong>Philmont</strong> — this has also been sent to the contact person onrecord for your crew at <strong>Philmont</strong>.Step 2 - How to Get Ready• After the PHILMONT TREKS <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Itinerary</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> arrives, your Crew Leader should work with thecrewmembers to determine the crew’s five desired itinerary numbers in priority order.<strong>2012</strong> ITINERARY GUIDE 16 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA
• Fill out the <strong>Itinerary</strong> Selection worksheet.Step 3 - The Crew’s Process• The Crew Advisor will have received the passcode provided by <strong>Philmont</strong> and provides it to the designatedprocessor to enter the itinerary selection information when <strong>Itinerary</strong> Selection worksheet is complete.• The designated Processor signs on to the <strong>Itinerary</strong> Selection website with the crew’s Expedition numberand passcode and enters the information from the worksheet. This includes contact information as wellas the five itinerary selections. If transportation and arrival information is known, it may be entered atthis time so the Arrival Postcard will not need to be sent to <strong>Philmont</strong>.• When the information has been entered correctly, the Processor will “Submit” it.• The system will assign the crew’s itinerary from the five choices entered. If none are available, theProcessor will be asked to enter five new choices.• The Processor prints the <strong>Itinerary</strong> Assignment page.• An email will be sent to the Crew Advisor confirming the assignment. This will be sent to the contactinformation entered by the Processor.Short TreksSeven-day Short Treks are scheduled on specific dates, generally in August. If your crew has been assigned aShort Trek, your Crew Advisor will receive a booklet of Short Trek itineraries similar in format to this guide. It isto be used rather than the <strong>Philmont</strong> TREKS <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Itinerary</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>. The Short Trek booklet will contain a postcardthat will be used to submit your five short trek itinerary choices. After this postcard is received by <strong>Philmont</strong>,one of the itineraries will be assigned and your Crew Advisor will receive an email with the assignment.Because the numbered itineraries in this <strong>Itinerary</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> do not apply to short treks, you will not use the onlineitinerary selection process. Please use the “special” Short Trek postcard attached to the cover of your ShortTrek <strong>Itinerary</strong> Booklet. The postcard with your crew’s itinerary choices must be received by <strong>Philmont</strong> no laterthan June 1.For additional information, also visit the official <strong>Philmont</strong> Scout Ranch website at www.<strong>Philmont</strong>ScoutRanch.org and theTooth of Time Traders at www.ToothofTimeTraders.com.<strong>2012</strong> ITINERARY GUIDE 17 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA