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Philmont Q&A - Last Group Chat before the summer trek season - Philmont Trek
This live Q&A with questions from the audience will help you prep for a great Philmont trek.
*Correction to the discussion about Covid shot requirements for 2022:
"Vaccination means a full complement of vaccines with a booster. This does not need to be within 6 months though we strongly recommend you stay current."
Check for official Covid info at https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/covid-19-mitigation/
Link to the big military tents mentioned in the video: https://gear-report.com/military-hdt-base-x-tents-for-sale-203-303-305/
Articles mentioned in the video:
- https://gear-report.com/philmont-what-to-do-in-cimarron-nm/
- https://gear-report.com/philmont-trek-adult-crew-advisor-physical-preparation/
- https://gear-report.com/eat-when-youre-tired-and-other-backpacking-time-management-tips-from-the-philmont-trail/
- https://gear-report.com/you-can-sleep-when-you-are-dead-and-other-time-management-tips-at-your-philmont-campsite/
- https://gear-report.com/introduction-to-time-management-in-the-philmont-backcountry-2/
- https://gear-report.com/flatlanders-guide-to-altitude-sickness-while-backpacking-at-philmont/
Our panelists:
Sal Porto - 15 yr ASM w/ Troop 212, Fl & LNT Master Educator. 6 treks to Philmont & #7 in 2022. Philmont Ambassador & council lead advisor . Owns Suncoast Wilderness First Aid & is a WFA/CPR/AED instructor.
Darrel Tadsen - 45yr Scouting veteran. 7yr SM, + many other Scouting roles. Current District Vice Chair. Multi-year adult crew advisor & council contingent advisor.
Andy Parrish - High Adventure Chair Troop 152, IN. Led crews to Boundary Waters & Philmont.Outdoor adventurer & avid backpacker. YouTube Channel - Andy Parrish Outdoors- shares backpacking, gear reviews, trip reports, tips & tricks, & Philmont Gear.
Rob Smith Committee Chair Troop 85, Illinois. Crew advisor for 3 Philmont treks, Northern Tier & Sea Base, & ASM for 2 Troops at the Ntl Jamboree 05 & 17. Runs HighAdventureScouting.com providing info on BSA, Council, & independent high adventure opportunities.
Jeff Cress - Skipper, Sea Scout Ship 4019, NC. Trekked @ PSRas a youth & adult Crew Advisor. Gear-Report.com Publisher. Produced gear & best-practices articles & videos on Philmont.
Playing hookie again this month, but not forgotten:
Scott O'Mary - 5yr Troop 259B SM, Tx. Created a 3yr program for all 4 BSA high adventure camps. Crew advisor for 4 BSA high adventure treks - Philmont (Summer & Winter), Northern Tier & Bechtel Summit & is advisor on '22 Florida Sea Base trek.
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