Re: [Philmont]: An Advisor's Quandary (& Please Help with Trek Selection)

I am a mom preparing to go to Philmont for the second time. This time I'll
have all three of my sons and my husband with me and the rest of our venture
crew. I think my opinion on treks is important, but still less important than
that of the kids in our crew. If I weren't going, my opinion would be far
less important --unless health and safety were an issue. If I thought my kids
were about to be sent on a trek without proper preparation or leadership, I'd
raise a ruckus. If the kids are well prepared and fit, and if the adults are
competent, the kids deserve a challenge. Can you do something to convince the
moms that their kids are ready for one? Why not invite them to see the kids
show off their skills or invite them on a really long, tough day hike? Let
the kids leave moms in their dust and see what happens.
 
Now a plea: I am intrigued by trek 35 and am eager to see Valle Vidal. My
husband posted to ask opinions on 30 v. 35, but only heard about 30. Can anyone
out there share experiences of trek 35? This is an extremely fit crew which
has already hiked the AT in Georgia and by June will have done the lower half
of the AT in NC.
 
Thanks in advance to all,
 
Susan
 

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Received on Tue Feb 28 19:01:23 2006