Troop 10

2004 High Adventure Backpacking Trip

Double H Ranch – New Mexico

 

 

Description

·                    Philmont Scout Ranch is offering a new high adventure opportunity in New Mexico.  Seven-day trek will offer advanced backpacking, land navigation, challenge events, black powder, astronomy and much much more. 

·                    Visit the National Radio Astronomy Observatory - VLA (Very Large Array – as seen on the movie “Contact”)

 

Crew size

·                    12 per crew, 2 Crews or a total of 24 Scouts and Scouters

§        Maximum 4 Adults per crew (first-come-first-served)

 

Dates

·                    June 20 – 27, 2004

 

Itinerary

June 20, 2004

·                    Morning departure from K.C. on Southwest Airlines

·                    Mid day pick-up at Albuquerque Sunport airport by Blue Sky tours

·                    Walking tour of Old Town Albuquerque established in 1706 (shops, stores, street entertainers, historic sites)

·                    Trip to the top of Sandia Peak; ride the world’s longest aerial tramway to the 10,400 foot mountain peak

·                    A taste of the Southwest – Dinner at Pancho’s Mexican “all you can eat” buffet

·                    Check in to hotel in Albuquerque (pool, fitness center)

 

June 21, 2004

·                    Breakfast buffet at hotel

·                    7:30 a.m. - Transport to Double H Ranch

·                    Arrive at Double H Ranch between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

·                    Check-in, lunch and outfitting

·                    Hike to first night’s campsite

 

June 21 – June 27

·                    High adventure backpacking expedition (see Double H flier)

 

June 27

·                    Return to base camp a.m.

·                    Depart for Albuquerque airport

·                    Return flight on Southwest Airlines to K.C.

 

Cost

·                    Total $800 ($50 deposit due immediately)

Ø     $325 Double H Fees

Ø     $260 for round-trip air on Southwest (approx.)

Ø     $215 for tour package including all ground transportation, tours, meals, and hotel.

 

Registration

·                    MUST Reserve a spot and pay $50 deposit (non-refundable)

Ø     Due by December 24th (firm deadline) we need to send in a deposit

Ø     Contact Steve Ornduff and let him know you want to attend

o       sornduff@AmericanGS.com    913- 681-4948

Ø     Send $50 check made out to “Troop 10” to Chris D’Adamo

o       Chris D’Adamo, 14203 Eby, Overland Park, KS 66221

 

Requirements

·                    14 years of age by January 1, 2004

or

·                    13 years of age & completed the 8th grade

 

Additional Information

·                    Click here for a flyer received from Double H

 

 

 

 

http://www.doublehranch.net

 

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