[Philmont] RV vs Flying

 Last summer we drove 7 boys and 3 adults in two trucks from Oregon to Philmont. No special licenses needed (though I understand California requires a CDL if a vehicle seats 10 or more).
 
We designed the trip so that each day we spent several hours hiking with full backpacks at higher elevations (5000+ feet). This broke up the monotony of driving plus it helped acclimate the boys to the higher elevation of Philmont. I would suggest your route go east first, to get up on to the Nevada basin & range area, instead of taking the lower lying south route through the central valley and Arizona. Planning a short day hike or two along the way (e.g., Great Basin Natl Park) with full backpacks would help. The scenery along the way is great.
 
Steve Mountainspring
SM, T-111, Winston, Oregon
 

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From: Philmont@troop47.com on behalf of Susan Hamilton
Sent: Fri 6/6/2008 6:55 PM
To: Philmont List Member
Subject: [Philmont] RV vs Flying

WOW. . I didn't realize I was leaving out so much information. We are an approved Trek from Gilroy, California. Gilroy is about 30 minutes south of San Jose and about 600 miles from Philmont.
 
We have 5 Scouts and 3 Adult Leaders. We are finding that even with the cost of gas, the overall cost seems to be lower if we drive.
 
Thanks for all your input!
Susan Hamilton
Secretary
Troop 711
Gilroy, CA
 
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From: SBHSN@aol.com
Date: 6/6/2008 6:37:54 PM
To: Philmont List Member <mailto:Philmont@troop47.com>
Subject: [Philmont] RV vs Flying
 
 
 
Susan,
 
All kidding aside, your question is somewhat broad. Is your group just stopping by to visit the Villa, Rayado, the Seton Museum and the Trading Post, or are you part of a registered crew?
 
One person isn't traveling alone with five scouts, I hope?
 
To go hiking in the Philmont backcountry, your group must be registered on a Philmont activity such as PTC, Cavalcade, standard trek, etc.
 
If your question is "We have a trek, but where do we park?" there is a large lot which will accommodate your RV, as well as their friends, the buses. AFAIK, no special permit is required to park there. You would still sleep in tent city, not in the RV.
 
If you are attending the PTC, there is a trailer RV area just south of Tent City South (or is it west?). No hookups.
 
If your question is "We are on a road trip and want to stop for day visit; is there an RV park nearby?" Yes. Cimarron has two RV parks:
City: Cimarron NM
State: New Mexico
Zip: 87714 CIMARRON INN & RV PARK
... ...
Phone: (505) 376-2268
>>> more info
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City: Cimarron NM
State: New Mexico
Zip: 87714
PONIL CAMPGROUND
... ...
Phone: (505) 376-2700
>>> more info
 
Good luck in that RV.
 
Steve Hanson
Austin TX

Susan Hamilton <SusanHamilton@garlic.com> wrote:
Has anyone taken an RV to Philmont before and if so, is there some special license you have to get to take 5 Boy Scouts?

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