The time is here!  Less than 48 hours to go till departure! Make all those last minute trips to Dicks or REI… Have a great trip and don’t forget your ID to get through the airport!  

 

PLEASE VERIFY YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO ATTACHED.  IF CORRECT, NO REPLY IS NECESSARY.

 

Notes from Scoutmaster Zedan:

I would like to remind Scouts first of travel logistics, checked vs. carry on  luggage, uniform expectations, and a final reminder to double check their backpack contents against the Philmont equipment list for all personal and crew gear. Most will not have their boots in their backpacks and we need to remind them to put them in the pack or double verify that they are in their carry on luggage or on their feet.

United Airlines Flight 209 from Washington/Dulles to Denver
Depart 8:35 AM Eastern time
Crew 703A1 - We will assemble as a group at United Airlines group check-in at Dulles at 6:30AM

Philmont equipment: Each participant should review their pack contents with the list published in the 2007 Guide to Adventure. The checklist can also be found on the Troop website at the Philmont Base Camp Documents section.

Participants need to ensure that they have a way to protect their backpacks prior to check in, whether that be a large, thick ply clear plastic bag or a duffel bag. All checked luggage must be tagged with the Blue Sky Blue tag provided to each participant as well as a separate luggage tag that includes their name, address and contact information. It is highly recommended that they secure a back up tag inside the pack in a front pouch with the same owner and contact information should the luggage get "mis-directed" by the airline.

Crew Leaders need to ensure that their crew Quartermasters double verify with each participant by phone or in person, that their assigned crew gear is packed. Also verify that each crew has a lock to secure their crew locker at Philmont while we are on the trail.

All participants need to keep their backpacks packed with only the gear they will be carrying on their back while on their trek. All other gear should be in their carry on luggage which should be a small duffel or backpack. There is no room at Philmont to store suitcases while we are on the trail. Their carry on should adhere to TSA content requirements and FAA airline size restrictions for carry on luggage. Please note, while in transit participants may not have, or at best, will have limited access to their backpacks. Everything they need in transit should be in their carry on luggage. (Medications, sleeping cloths, clean under cloths, personal hygiene, camera, cash, electronics, book, etc.,). Yes, iPods and other electronics are allowed on High Adventure during travel.

All participants will only be wear ing official BSA Class A uniforms while traveling. This is not an option. While running around sight seeing and check in at Philmont they may wear a class B shirt with their official BSA shorts, socks and belts.

 

SCHEDULE

 

Monday, July 2, 2007

Please arrive at the airport by 6:30am

United Reservation # X8GZ5U

• United Airlines Flight 209 from Washington/Dulles to Denver

Depart 8:35 AM

Arrive 10:16 AM

• Meet your Blue Sky Adventures tour guide at the Denver International airport.

• Transport to Colorado Springs on a deluxe motor coach equipped with video and

bathroom.

• Box lunch at Manitou Springs Park

• A trip on the Cog Railway to the 14,300 summit of legendary Pike’s Peak

• Dinner at Fargo’s Pizza (soda, pizza, salad bar plus $3 in video game tokens for

each participant)

• Early evening check in to a Colorado Springs hotel.

The Clarion Hotel

314 West Bijou St.

Colorado Springs, CO 80905

(719) 471-8680

Enjoy the pool and rest up for the big day tomorrow!

 

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

• Hot, all you can eat, full breakfast buffet at hotel (getting up very early!)

• Transport to Philmont for arrival by 10:30am

• Check in at Philmont & prepare for trek

 

Wednesday, July 4 to Saturday, July 14, 2007

• Philmont Trek

 

Sunday, July 15, 2007

• Early morning pick up at Philmont

• Lunch en route at an all you can eat American buffet.

• Experience one of nature’s true wonders, the Garden of the Gods.

• Tour of the United States Air Force Academy.

• Transport to Denver airport

• United Airlines Flight 200 from Denver to Washington/Dulles

Depart 6:55 PM

Arrive 12:12AM 7/16 (after midnight!)

 

Again, many thanks to Cathy Reed for all her hard work getting the crews ready for Philmont.  There are many hours involved in the admin side of high adventure trip participation and we have all been “reminded” of items not turned in.  We all appreciate her attention to detail and that means less problems when your journey begins.