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• distribute e-tickets and travel itinerary information
• go through some of the Philmont information participants will need to know (we have some additional info sheets for Chaplains Aides, Crew Leaders, etc.)
• Instructions for Parents- Emergency phone numbers, hiking boots being worn on plane, etc
• Parent signatures on Talent Release form and any other paperwork not yet completed
• provide participants with their carry-on bag and their duffel bag (to cover the backpack during shipping)
• pack all the crew gear up (Warren supervising)
• have all participants bring their packed back-packs to make sure that everyone has their gear-- we will do a pack and gear check for everyone
• Review of dress code (Class A uniform and boots for travel on June 14)
• answer questions

1. 2 pair of socks
2. two pair of underwear
3. sleep clothes
4. two pair of shorts w/belt
5. AT t-shirt and Philmont Cool-Max t-shirt
6. Personal grooming items (such as soap, shampoo, sunscreen, toothpaste, etc) (any items that could be considered a weapon should be packed in your checked luggage)
7. small flashlight for basecamp (may want to use a different one than your trail light to conserve battery power)
8. shower shoes for basecamp showers
9. Pair of shoes to wear home instead of your boots (if you desire)
10. Class A uniform and hiking boots to be worn while we travel
11. towel/wash cloth (Mike's suggestion is to bring two old towels-- use one towel while we are at basecamp and discard and then use your other one when you return to basecamp of the last night- that way you do not have to worry about your towel drying before we leave to go on the trail)
12. In base camp you'll also need to have rain gear and water bottle everywhere we go
13. hat

1. Troop backpacking trip- Oct 21-23, 2005 - Springer Mtn - Hightower (* Alston H, Max L, Dan F, Tyler M)
   
   
2. Jan 7-8, 2006: Woody Gap to Neel's Gap - 10.7 miles (* Craig K)
   
   
3. Feb 18-19, 2006: Unicoi Gap to Dicks Creek - 16.1 miles(* Max L, Billy P)
   
   
4. March 18-19, 2006: Neel's Gap to Unicoi Gap - 20 miles (* Alston H, Max L, Billy P, Stephen S)
   
   
5. April 8-9, 2006: Dick's Creek Gap to Deep Gap (NC) - 16 miles (* Gerrick H, Michael S, Craig K, John M, Tylar M)
   
   To reach the Deep Gap (see map) parking area take 441 into Franklin, NC, drive West on US 64 to just past the Clay County line (small sign) then turn left onto FS 71 (small brown sign), which is a 5-6 mile gravel road ending at Deep Gap (begins as an old asphalt paved road in poor repair, then turns to gravel). Stay on this road until it ends. The Appalachian Trail crosses through the parking area.
   
   
6. May 5-7, 2006 (make up date not needed)
   

• Due to the cost of this event, once a deposit is made the participant is responsible for the entire payment of $1300.
  
• If a participant drops out and can find a replacement for his/her slot, then the replacement can pay the participant for the amount already paid. Replacements must be approved by the Philmont Planning Committee.
  
• A participant who drops out and cannot find a replacement is responsible for the entire payment unless a refund can be obtained without increasing the cost to other members of the contingent.
  
• If a participant who drops out and is unable to get a replacement desires to appeal this refund policy, it may be appealed to the Troop Committee. The Troop Committee may vote to allow a person to drop out of the group and receive a full or partial refund, but the Troop Committee will have to fund any refund out of Troop funds and not the Philmont Trek funds.