Philmont - Troop 78 - 2006 - Part 1 of 3

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Live video! (not just slideshow)

Troop 78's trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in the mountains of New Mexico, July, 2006. (Part 1 of 3)

We were crew 2006-710-B1, and we hiked Trek #6 (just under 60 miles, I think). Nobody in our crew had ever been to Philmont before, so we were all newbies. But we all made it back alive, and it was a fantastic trip!

And we really lucked out, because we only had about half an hour of rain (just sprinkles, really) during our whole 11 day trek. (Then it rained pretty hard for most of the evening after we made it back to base camp.)

Video shot with my tiny little Canon Elura 100. On the trail for 11 days, and no place to recharge during that time, so I carried a total of five batteries with me, and rationed them carefully so I wouldn't run out before we finished the hike.

I highly recommend the experience for anybody that has the opportunity to go. But let me warn you: this video makes it all look easy, but in reality it is a lot of hard work. But it's worth it!

Originally edited in Sony Vegas Movie Studio, but now I have the full Vegas Pro package. All music is legitimate buy-out music that I have proper licensing to use. Credits appear at the end of Part 3.

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Philmont - Troop 78 - 2006 - Part 1 of 3

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  • I miss those clouds ...

    I miss those clouds. You could ALMOST TOUCH those clouds out there! Ugh sea level is KILLING me!

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  • Yes, the exact same ...

    Yes, the exact same trek, I believe. When we did the trek in 2006, it was called Trek #6. In the 2008 guide, it is now called Trek #11. I don't know if any trails changed, but both have the same exact camps.

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  • this trek is very ...

    this trek is very similar to trek 11

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  • no offence, but why ...

    no offence, but why did you go? you can walk thst much at a normal scout camp.

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  • Ahhhh... That's ...

    Ahhhh... That's good to know, I leave in a couple days.

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  • Actually, you only ...

    Actually, you only need to wear your Class A uniform while traveling to and from Philmont (or any other scout function when you are traveling as a group).

    Once you get to Philmont, you don't need Class A at all -- not in base camp, not for dining hall, not for the trail, etc.

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  • Ahh that sucks you ...

    Ahh that sucks you have to wear your class "A" all the time.

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  • i went around the ...

    i went around the same time you did, and to alot of the same places.
    THE ROCK-CHAIRS RULE

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  • great vid

    great vid

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  • I will be making ...

    I will be making that lovely dining hall food you all have to eat the first and last day at Philmont. It somehow tastes better that last day.

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  • I've only been to ...

    I've only been to Philmont once (going again in 2 weeks), but that trek (old #6) was just fantastic. I loved the giant rock thing at Aspen Springs.

    I'm so glad I took the camcorder. There's so much I see on tape (still editing about 2-1/2 hours worth) that I would otherwise forget.

    By the way, in the new 2008 Treks, the old Trek #6 is now called Trek #11.

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  • Where will you be ...

    Where will you be working?

    I am heading back to Philmont in just 2 short weeks! Crew 609-something, and we'll be on Trek #21 (75 miles)

    Sioux, Dan Beard, Seally Canyon,
    Whiteman Vega, Ring Place,
    Rich Cabins, Ewells Park,
    (Day hike to Baldy) Ewells Park
    Pueblano Ruins, Ponil

    Gosh, I wish I was in better shape...

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  • its really funny ...

    its really funny because you guys did pretty much the same trek as us but a week earlier!

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  • Loved your video. I ...

    Loved your video. I went to Philmont last year and I'll be working there this year. Can't wait.

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  • hey guys i am going ...

    hey guys i am going to philmont this year for my first time do u have any suggestions on what i should bring and what i shouldn't bring anything is greatly appreciated thanks just message me

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