Rene LaVoise wrote:
> How strict is Philmont on the weight restrictions?
>
> I have a 47 y.o. adult on my crew who is currently 5 pounds over the
> maximum limit. He has been training and working out, but just can't
> seem to drop the last 5 pounds.
>
> I have cautioned him about this since last fall when we began our
> training hikes. I have other adults on the crew, so we're OK from that
> perspective. However it would devastate his son, which would not be
> good for the crew as a whole.
>
> Any input would be appreciated. We arrive on Saturday!
One of the advisors in our 2002 crew was really close to the limit (he hadn't quite gotten down there yet) and was worried about getting booted. Before lunch, our ranger told him not to worry as the doctors would cut him some slack. After lunch, the doctor was ready to boot him because he was 2 lbs over the limit. Fortunately, he could remove his boots and a large belt to get under the limit by a pound. The doctor reluctantly approved him. From this, I think we can draw several conclusions:
a) Rangers don't know everything
b) Don't eat a big lunch until after the medical checks
c) Don't assume the doctor's going to cut you any slack.
- Dennis Parker
Indianhead Council Troop 227 ASM
Lead Advisor, 2002 crew 712-C
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