Re: [Philmont]: Propane Stoves

My dad has done 13 philmont treks (I worked on staff for 5 summers)
He swears by propane, and has used propane stoves on all of his treks.
Points to note: His crews drive out to the ranch (you could not bring the
fuel on a plane)
Philmont does not sell propane.. so bring enough. He always brought 2 stoves
and 1 canister per 2 people, and it was plenty.

I personally think propane is cleaner and quicker... but that's just me.

Sarah

On 2/13/06, TWHIMR@aol.com <TWHIMR@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Don't know for sure, but assume they are not recommended for several
> reasons.
>
> 1 - You typically cannot bring fuel on plains or trains. So unless you
> are driving, cannot get them.
>
> 2 - Philmont does not stock them. They also do not have them in the back
> country. If you run out - to bad. They do carry white gas in the back
> country.
>
> 3 - There may be an altitude issue. Not sure.
>

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