Re: [Philmont]: Backcountry Barter

If you're talking about bartering with the camp staff, then I'd suggest spices, paperback books (if you feel like carrying them). What we did was send a care package from base camp when we got back. Pepsi and Dr. Pepper are a hot commodity, so is candy.
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Scott Calkins
  To: Multiple recipients of list Philmont
  Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 9:50 PM
  Subject: [Philmont]: Backcountry Barter

  We have two crews going this summer. When we went in '02 we were introduced to the concept of bartering. The Clear Creek staff offered us 12 oranges and spoon (the crew leader left his lexan spoon at a sump) for an item or two. Since we didn't know about backcountry bartering before, we didn't have anything else for later in the trek. Does anyone bring barter items (just in case) and what seems to be successful . and lightweight?

  Scott Calkins

  T888

  Baton Rouge, LA

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Received on Wed Dec 15 17:57:30 2004