From: David & Monica Harris (harrises@earthlink.net)
Date: Tue Dec 04 2001 - 14:45:06 CST
I think you will find that Philmont is concerned about over-weight
trekkers, not underweight. Barring other health issues, they will
probably let him on the trail, but may apply a weight maximum for
his pack weight. To be sure, call Philmont at (505) 376-2281 and
ask.
David Harris
Camper '78, Ranger '82 & '84, Advisor '93 & '03
----- Original Message -----
From: <Karl_Hebert@SIND.COM>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 2:38 PM
Subject: [Philmont]: Minimum Height & Weight
>
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> I have a Scout scheduled to participate in our troop's 2002
Philmont trek that
> is today 4'10" tall and weighs 85 lbs., he will be 15 years old
by the time the
> trek starts This kid has been backpacking since he joined the
troop at age
> 10-1/2 and has more than earned his backpacking merit badge in
the number of
> separate trips and days on the trail. He has backpacked
extensively on the AT
> and was in one of our crews that went to the Elkhorn High
Adventure Base this
> past summer. There he carried a 30+ lb. pack for 5 days with
elevations ranging
> from 7,000 ft. up to 11,400 ft. with no problems. He out hikes
and out packs
> most of the older and larger Scouts in our Troop.
>
> My question to this group is what is the minimum height and
weight requirement
> acceptable for Philmont, and what will the medical staff say if
this Scout does
> not meet that minimum before our Philmont trek? Does this
Scout's experience
> count for anything in making a final determination by the
medical staff?
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> Karl Hebert
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> Troop 39 Cumming, GA
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