Re: [Philmont]: Physical Condition

In 98 & 00 we went with our Council. In 02 & 04 we were fortunate to get Troop reservations. For our Troop reservations we had all of our crew member's parents calling for reservations on the call in date. In 02 we had a parent get a reservation with their cell phone while they were on vacation in North Carolina. For the 04 reservation I told our group early on in our planning that I thought our chances were very slim ( we had 38- four crews). To my surprise, I am the one that got the reservation. In 00 I attempted to get a troop reservation, but was high on the waiting list. So we then got slots with our Council ( Philmont reservation is in the Fall and our Council takes reservations in January). Of course the reservation process has been changed, and is no longer a phone call system.

My recommendations
1. Attempt to get a troop reservation
2. If not available- see if you can get a Council reservation
3. If not available- encourage youth who are OA members to apply for OA trail crew
4. Check with Philmont about Autumn Adventure and their Winter programs
5. And the new option the Double H

YiS
Mike Floyd
Asst Scoutmaster- Troop 149
Northeast Georgia Council
Lead Advisor-Philmont 98,00,02,04
G.A.T.C. "Thru Hiker" 98,00,02,04
OA Vigil- "Wachtschu Achpamsin" ( Mountain Hiker)
http://www.oconeeTroop149.org/

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Joe Tavares
  To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
  Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 1:31 AM
  Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Physical Condition

  Mike,

  Any hints on how your troop was so lucky as to have nailed a trek the maximum number of times since 1998? This is our first, and only year we have secured treks.

  Joe Tavares
  Committee Chair
  Troop 728
  Richardson, TX

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  From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com] On Behalf Of Mike Floyd
  Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 8:14 PM
  To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
  Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Physical Condition

  This year was my fourth trek ( 98,00,02,04) and I am 49. Each time I prepared myself by walking. One of the ways that I kept myself motivated was to record my daily walks.
  1997-1998- walked 166 times - 491 miles
  1998-2000- walked 307 times- 1145 miles
  2000-2002- walked 391 times- 1522 miles
  2002-2004- walked 367 times- 1389 miles

  This kept me aware of where I was at in comparison with previous years. My wife joined me for many of my walks, which proved to be a great benefit. A great time to talk and share with each other. For the 98,00,02 treks I also walked with my boots on and my pack at least nightly for a month before I departed. This time I felt more comfortable about my conditioning and decided not to do this for 2004. I must admit for my first treks it helped.

  In January, I joined a local health club and my walking was moved to the treadmill. I did this to allow me to do my exercise after dark and eliminate the weather factor. I thought I would not enjoy doing my daily walk on the treadmill. But I found that I could walk at a faster consistent pace.

  Watching my diet at least six months before departing also helps. This is also my main problem when I return. I tend to chow out on all those items that I deleted from my diet.

  I also find that I typically lose 10 lbs on the trail, but regain this weight normally in a month after I come off the trail.

  Yis

  Mike Floyd
  Asst Scoutmaster- Troop 149
  Northeast Georgia Council
  Lead Advisor-Philmont 98,00,02,04
  G.A.T.C. "Thru Hiker" 98,00,02,04
  OA Vigil- "Wachtschu Achpamsin" ( Mountain Hiker)
  http://www.oconeeTroop149.org/

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Received on Sun Aug 8 02:35:04 2004