From: E Fred Mussler (emuss3@ipass.net)
Date: Tue Feb 18 2003 - 20:20:04 CST
WEARING your boots is a great idea, we always do so. It saves room in the
carryons and you make sure everyone has them. In addition if they are worn,
they cannot be stolen if a carryon or other luggage is set down. As one
commentor observed, virtually everything else can be replaced at Philmont,
proper footwear cannot. We always carry our sneakers or other footwear in
the carryon to change into on the bus,if so desired.
In addition, it is imperative that you CAREFULLY review each ticket to
ensure that it has the proper name on it. Remember, everyone must have a
picture ID, school id's or ones issued by a sherrif or local DMV will work
for those under age drivers. HOWEVER, your name on the ticket should match
the name on the id. NO nicknames or middle names. This really saves alot of
hassel, double talk, and particular trouble at the airport. (Remind the guys
to not tell the ticket taker that mom packed their bag, the proper answer to
the question of "Did you pack your own bag? is "Yes!"-'))
Another issue, make sure you collect medical forms far enough in advance to
be able to go through them to make sure you have all the signatures and
copies of insurance cards. As an advisor you and the other advisors must be
aware of everyone's medical issues. If you have questions about a medical
form, it is highly likely the medical staff will also.
On the return trip, make sure that everyone packs the knives that they will
buy in Cimarron in their backpacks, or better yet, send a box home. They
will catch them in security.
When we flew last year, American provided us with large, strong, oversized
plastic bags to put the packs in. If I were traveling again, I would ask the
airline for some, grab some of the rolls of duck tape that we all have
stashed in case of bioterroism, and take my pack to the airport "unboxed"
and tape it up after they go through it.
Another thought, what they will let you do at your home airport is not
necessarily what they will let you do in Albequrque or Denver or CS. One
year, several back in the early 90"s, we were told we could take empty,
aired out stoves and fuel bottles in our luggage, we even got a letter from
customer service. They wouldn't let them on theplane in Albequrque. Don't
risk it, ship it!
We will have lots more adice, solicited or not as the time draws closer,
just be thinking of these key items now.
ps, now is the time to be ordering maps from Tooth of Time Traders so you
can plan your trips and be familiar with them for when the Peaks books come.
Has your crew designed their own "Crew T-Shirt" or hat or whatever?
YIS
Hiking Czar
aka Fred Mussler, SM Troop 357
Raleigh NC
Eagle Class of 74
Philmont 90,98,00,02,??
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