From: J & K (jkjunkmailbox@ix.netcom.com)
Date: Wed Jan 29 2003 - 11:22:42 CST
I've never been to Philmont--I love reading all about it--but two miles a
day is not a strenuous workout for most "in shape" people. My family went
for a 5 mile round trip hike last summer in the mountains and I was struck
down by the altitude, too. It wasn't how in shape I was; it was the
altitude. My 8 year old and 6 year old cruised the entire time. On the way
back "up" the hill (it really wasn't much of a hill), I could barely go more
than 10 paces without being completely exhausted. I had to wait, struggle
to catch my breath, then continue on another 10-15 paces and do it again. I
can't imagine how awful this would have been if I had an entire crew waiting
for me. So everyone here is right--it sounds like practice hikes need to be
at an altitude of some type, just to see how their body reacts, and to make
sure they are really ready for it.
Just my thoughts,
Kathy
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From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com]On
Behalf Of hadulzo@attbi.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 9:05 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Advisor participation
Maybe if the treadmill was on Pikes Peak!
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> He is convinced that he will be in condition for Philmont, because he is
> walking on a treadmill for 1 - 2 miles per day, and this is a strenous
> workout
> for him.
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> You walk more than 2 miles in basecamp the day you arrive. This is at 6800
> ft without a pack.
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> As I am sure all would agree, he is not in shape. To bring it home, make
> him realize that him dealing with it when he gets there will not just
affect
> him. The crew will also have to deal with it. I have been there when a
son
> has to watch his father get carried out on a stretcher. I don't think any
> adult wants a youth to have to see that.
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> Hopefully he will put forth more effort to get in shape.
>
> Jason
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> Retired Ranger
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