From: Troop 764 (troop764@hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Jul 17 2002 - 09:35:16 CDT
Here is some information I just received (7/16) from a Philmont CONS crew:
[Original message edited for brevity]
As for the bridge at Fish Camp everything went spectacularly and we finished
on time. It is a 40 foot two-stringer bridge complete with dovetails and
handrails. All the while not using power tools or any metal (ie. nails,
bolts, etc.). We were quite proud of ourselves and hopefully the bridge
will last for many Troop 764er's and other scouts to walk across.
As for the information you requested, the North Country was reopened to
staff and participants on the 13th of July. Not all parts are open, as the
burned areas remain closed to participants. Recently I found out that Ponil
was flooded due to heavy rains without sufficient soakage into the ground
because of the burned vegetation. No personal gear was lost, only
Phil-gear, including a couple of bridges my department had put up only a few
days before. The frequent thunderstorms have caused severe erosion problems
in many areas. Many 10-70s are being reported (fires), but luckily many
have ended up in false sightings.
A couple interesting things to note, just the other day a bear was captured
at Beaubien as it was constantly entering campsites. Also there have been
some trespassers on Philmont property that have cut the locks on the gates
to drive into the Philmont backcountry.
We will be going into the North Country and hiking around. I am not sure
yet whether we will be doing any work related to the forest fires, but I
will be sure to update you when I return.
[End of Cons message]
To help restore Philmont to its full grandeur don't forget to consider a
donation to the PSA - Fire Restoration Fund. For details go to:
http://www.philstaff.com/2002fires.html
Earl Owens
Advisor Crew 618-C4
The Complete Guide to Philmont
http://www.geocities.com/troop764x/index.html
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