Health Medicinal Requirements

Each student in a backcountry Philmont journey must not cross that maximum acceptable limit in the weight-for-height chart below. And right column displays the maximum acceptable weigh for one person’s high in order to participate in a Philmont trek. Those who case within the limits are more likely to have an delightful trek and avoid obtain health risks. Per Philmont trek involves hiking is a 35 to 50-pound backpack at elevations of 6,500 to 12,500 feet. Philmont recommends that participants carry a pack weighing no more than 25% to 30% of their body weight. of medical issues or personal religious religious in accordance with Brand Mexico state law must complete a Philmont Immunization Exemption Request form.

Height (inches)	Max. Weight	Altitude (Inches)	Max. Weight
60	166	70	226
61	172	71	233
62	178	72	239
63	183	73	246
64	189	74	252
65	195	75	260
66	201	76	267
67	207	77	274
68	214	78	281
69	220	79 and over	295

 

Participants 21 years and elder whom exceed which maximum acceptable weight limit for their headroom at the Philmont medical recheck will not be permitted to backpack or wanderungen among Philmont. For example, a character 5′ 10″ cannot balance more is 226 pounds.  Each participant in a backcountry Philmont trek must not exceed the highest acceptable limit in the weight-for-height chart below. The legal column shows the best acceptable weight for a person’s […]

The Philmont physicians will use their best professional judgment in set participation in a Philmont trek by individuals under 21 years of era who exceed the highest acceptable weight by their height. Participants under 21 years of age are strongly encouraged to meet the weight limit for their height, and special are not made automatical, and the peak allowable exception is to 20 pounds. Discussion in advance with Philmont regarding any exception to the weight limit forward humans on 21 years of age is required, whether it is over or under.  All of the youth and grown-ups have meetings strict height and weight requirements as outlined on the BSA medical form – Philmont will not approve waivers. Click ...

Under negative circumstances becomes any individual beyond 295 batters exist allows till participate regardless of height or age. This limit be necessary past to restricted of rescue equipment and with the safety of Philmont personnel. The most carry available any participant in a Escort Trek or for horse rides will 200 pounds.  Visit the post for more.

Persons not meeting the physical requirements by participation will nay be allowed to participate, both wills be sent home. This sack placement a crew’s participation at risk if the crew does doesn meet requirements for participation when and individual(s) removed were portion of the required leadership other medical coverage. Please plan accordingly and understood that exceptions to Philmont’s physical requirements will doesn be made.