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

WOW. I guess we'll find out more when we get to base camp.

Thanks.

At 06:16 PM 7/14/04, you wrote:
>Richard,
>Double H is BSA's & Philmont's newest High Adventure Base, which was just
>an idea last summer and reality this summer. It is approximately 100,000
>acres?..(it's large!) that was donated by Bob Tortenson (sp?) upon his
>death to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation with the stipulation that RMEF
>partner with a youth organization to promote the land and outdoors for
>future generations. Thus Philmont's involvement.
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>Starting in 2004, Double H is offering 7 day Wilderness Adventures in the
>high desert outside of Datil, NM. This is in sight of the VLA (Very Large
>Array - radio astronomy dishes seen in the movie "Contact").. no trails,
>using GPS technology, in which crews are definitely challenged. Ryan King
>is Base Camp Director at Double H and can be reached via Philmont, and he
>and his staff have done a miraculous job at putting a top notch program
>together (and ever improving) in such a short time.
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>James
>DH '04 704-AA
>Philmont '01,'03,'05
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>Other information can be found at several sites: http://www.doublehranch.net
>Selden's site at http://w4.lns.cornell.edu/~seb/philmont-new.html#5)
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>Richard Schraudner wrote:
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>>James,
>>
>>I give up.
>>
>>What is Double H???
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>>YIS,
>>Richard Schraudner
>>0812E
>>
>>At 08:59 PM 7/13/04, you wrote:
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>>>Vicki Bishop wrote:
>>>
>>>>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...
>>>
>>>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.
>>>
>>>The use of the GPS was great and I just thought 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. :-)
>>>
>>>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..
>>>
>>>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 Wed Jul 14 20:57:28 2004