Re: [Philmont]: Campfire times and Double H Stuff

James,

I give up.

What is Double H???

YIS,
Richard Schraudner
0812E

At 08:59 PM 7/13/04, you wrote:
>Vicki Bishop wrote:
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>>Hope ya'll have a great time at Double H. Please let
>>everyone on the list know all about it.
>Didn't get back in time to let Fred know about Double H, but figured I can
>post a note or two for anyone else interested...
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>Now, how do I put this?? Hmmm.. Basically, it isn't Philmont! No trails,
>little shade, hot in the day, cool to cold at night, sandy stream beds,
>steep ridges, slick scree, stalking mountain lions, constant threat of
>dehydration.... AND, some beautiful views, extreme challenges, and an
>overall wonderful experience that rivals anything experienced in Scouting.
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>The use of the GPS was great and I just though I knew a lot about topo's
>and a compass. The GPS takes it to a new level. The Wilderness Guide
>(note: they are not Rangers! as our Guide pointed out several times and
>soon enough we were able to note the distinction) being with you the
>entire trek was actually a welcome addition to the crew. Matt Herritt,
>our Guide was outstanding, and if given the chance, I would include him on
>any trek we ever did. Besides, the advisors enjoyed pummeling him in a
>good game of hearts. :-)
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>Double H is EXTREME, high-desert trekking, and the week there is more than
>enough. It is tough on equipment and personnel. We broke 2 of 3 water
>filters, used up 4-5 filters, broke 2 packs, broke people, etc..
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>I would seriously question some younger scouts wanting to attend, as they,
>as well as the rest of the crew better be tough physically and
>mentally. What's doable at 14 and 15 at Philmont is questionable at
>Double H. Be prepared for a hard, difficult, and yet satisfying
>adventure. At 46, I've now done it, got the patch and t-shirt, but I
>doubt I will try that again. I'll stick to the easier 12 day treks at
>Philmont.
>James Ray
>SM, T591 Arlington, TX
>Philmont '01 (726-J1), '03 (720-C17), '05 (701-E)
>Double H '04 704-AA
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Received on Tue Jul 13 23:41:11 2004