Re: [Philmont]: Altitude Sickness and Advisor participation

From: R Fisher (ghotier@texas.net)
Date: Wed Jan 29 2003 - 20:59:53 CST


Greetings Jerry,

> I am just going there for Cub Scout Training only - but I am overweight and
> out of shape, with a bad heart - should I be worried?

Probably not, but in the packet that Philmont will send you is a phyical form
(similar to a Class III with more information regarding risks - I think a copy
is at Seldon's web site). In light of your specific circumstances, I would
review the information with my doctor and tell him quite pointedly that you will
be involved in activities at an altitude of 6,800 feet in a setting that is
somewhat remote from an extensive cardiac care facility and get his feedback.

What is that saying? Oh yeah, "Be Prepared"

Happy Trails,

Roy Fisher

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