Re: [Philmont]: PTC: High Adventure Trek Planning conference

Thanks for the info, Chris. That's just what I was looking for.

I already decided a couple of days ago to send in the application to
attend. I don't know how fast they fill up, though.

--Mike

--- MrChris229@aol.com wrote:
> Mike,
>
> I had the pleasure of attending HATP last year and I thought it was
> great.
> It was set up as a short trek (Monday thru Thursday) with a Crew of
> 12. The
> instructors Eric and Bob and ranger were very knowledgable and
> excellent
> teachers.
> Sunday started with meeting the other crew members than right into
> a
> shakedown. Monday we sorted food and gear and hit the trail.
> Training (teachable
> moments) was tied into the whole day which usually ended around 10
> or 11pm.
> Friday ended with class room time to review what we learned and I
> ended up with 16
> pages of notes. They covered every possible training topic from
> Boots to
> Packs, from Food to Tents, from Crew behavior to skills development
> etc...
> I would highly recommend the course and take it again in a
> heartbeat.
> I was at Philmont in 74 and 2000 and took the course to help
> prepare for
> another trek this summer.(7/25)
>
> A few points to consider.
> 1. Get in shape before you go and you will enjoy the backpacking
> and hiking.
> 2. Get there early on Sunday to check in and tour. Some people
> actually
> arrived on Saturday but they had prior approval.
> 3. Bring the crew gear you usually bring
> 4. Try to find out who is going before and hook up with them to
> tour the
> area.
> 5. Be prepared to make new friends of a life time.
> 6. The best part is the training takes place on the trail
> (learning by
> doing)
>
> Chris Antholzner
> SM Troop 229
> Greater Niagara Frontier Council
>
>
>

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Received on Thu Feb 5 18:05:38 2004