Philmont Trek Talk Q&A - What worked, what didn't?
Channel: Gear-Report.com
Date: 2021-08-04

“This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated” “This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated” If you are going to Philmont, then this interactive Q&A will help you sort out any last-minute questions you might have.

Our August panel discussion will feature discussions from recent Philmont trekkers and thoughts for 2021 and upcoming summer crews. 

Panelist
- Sal Porto is in his 15th yr as ASM with Troop 212 in Lutz Fl. He is a Master LNT Educator & teaches LNT for the Greater Tampa Bay Area council. He has been on 6 treks to Philmont since 2013, is a Philmont Ambassador & the lead advisor on his council’s Philmont contingents. 
Sal owns Suncoast Wilderness First Aid and is a WFA/CPR/AED instructor. Sal is also a Backpacking, Hiking and First aid merit badge counselor. He is retired after 30 years with the USPS.

- Darrel Tadsen - Possibly the most experienced Philmont Trekker on this planet with 20+ treks under his Philmont branded belt. Darrel is a veteran of 45 years in scouting. Scoutmaster for 7 years, plus many other unit, district & council leadership positions. Currently serving as District Vice Chair. Retired. Previously employed as business office manager at a local university. Been bitten by the philmont bug.

- Andy Parrish is the High Adventure Chair for Troop 152 in Westfield, IN. He has led crews to Boundary Waters & Philmont. He is a merit badge counselor for camping, backpacking, and canoeing. Andy is an outdoor adventurer & avid backpacker. His YouTube Channel -Andy Parrish Outdoors- shares information on backpacking, gear reviews, trip reports, various tips & tricks, and a section on Philmont Gear.

- Rob Smith is the Committee Chair for Troop 85 in O’Fallon, Illinois. Rob is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of the OA. He has served as crew advisor for 3 Philmont treks, Northern Tier & Sea Base, & ASM for 2 Troops at the National Scout Jamboree in 05 & 17.  
Rob also developed HighAdventureScouting.com to provide updated information on BSA, Council, & independent high adventure opportunities. His day job is as a quality inspector for Bechtel Corporation & several other major oil companies throughout the world.  

- Scott O'Mary is the scoutmaster at Troop 259B in Plano, Texas since 2016. At Troop 259, he has created a 3-year program allowing scouts to attend all 4 BSA high adventure camps. In addition, Scott has served as crew advisor for 4 BSA high adventure treks - Philmont (Summer & Winter), Northern Tier & Bechtel Summit - and is advisor to a Florida Sea Base trek in 2022. Scott is a Backpacking & Hiking merit badge counselor. His day job is with FedEx Services.

- Jeff Cress is an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 19 & the Skipper of Sea Scout Ship 4019 in Burlington, NC. He has trekked Philmont as a youth & adult Crew Advisor. Jeff is the Publisher at Gear-Report.com & has produced a variety of articles and videos on gear & best-practices at Philmont Scout Ranch.

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