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Dates
Cost
Projected Cost per person - $1500.00
Eligibility Requirements
1. First Class Rank
2. 14 Years of Age by January 1, 2002 or Have completed the 8th grade by June 2002
Philmont Weight Limits for Backpacking & Hiking
Each participant in a Philmont trek must not exceed the maximum acceptable limit in the weight for height chart shown below. The right hand column shows the maximum acceptable weight for a person's height in order to participate in a Philmont trek. Those who fall within the limits are more likely to have an enjoyable trek and avoid incurring health risks. Every Philmont trek involves hiking with a 35-50 lb. backpack between 6,500 and 12,500 ft. elevations. Philmont recommends that participants carry a pack weighing no more than 25-30% of their body weight.
Participants 21 years and older who exceed the maximum acceptable weight limit for their height at the Philmont medical recheck, will not be permitted to backpack or hike in Philmont. For example, a person 5'10" cannot weight more than 226 lbs. The Philmont physicians will use their best professional judgment in determining participation in a Philmont trek by individuals under 21 years of age who exceed the maximum acceptable weight for height. Participants under 21 years of age are strongly encouraged to meet the weight limit for their height, and exceptions are not made automatically. Discussion in advance with Philmont regarding any exception to the weight limit for persons under 21 yeasrs of age is required.
The maximum acceptable weight for individuals of any age 6'7" or taller is 295 lbs. This limit is necessary due to limitations of rescue equipment and for the safety of Philmont personnel. The maximum weight for any participant in a a Cavalcade Trek and for horserides is 200 lbs.
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Height
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Recommended Weight (lbs.)
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Maximum Acceptance
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5'0"
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97-138
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166
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5'1"
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101-143
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172
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5'2"
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104-148
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178
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5'3"
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107-152
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183
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5'4"
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111-157
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189
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5'5"
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114-162
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195
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5'6"
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118-167
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201
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5'7"
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121-172
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207
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5'8"
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125-178
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214
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5'9"
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129-185
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220
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5'10"
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132-188
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226
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5'11"
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136-194
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233
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6'0"
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140-199
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239
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6'1"
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144-205
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246
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6'2"
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148-210
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252
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6'3"
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152-216
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260
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6'4"
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156-222
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267
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6'5"
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160-228
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274
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6'6"
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164-234
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281
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6'7" or taller
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170-240
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295
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This table is based on the revised Dietary Guidleines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services.
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