Re: [Philmont]: Philmont Weight Restrictions

I was 10 lbs under the weight limit, and they still
weighed me when we arrived. The scales they have are
not very accutate.
--- brent steiner <scoutsbls@yahoo.com> wrote:
> By all means call Philmont and talk to the doctor or
> nurse. Have detailed information on how much the
> person has lost, type of training and amount of
> experience backpacking and high altitude hiking. I
> have always been a large guy but have extensive
> experience backpacking, hiking, etc. and was on an
> agressive training campaign. I lost a lot of weight
> and after talking to the doctor and nurse a couple
> of times to update them on my status I had no
> problems....my weight was close and depending on
> which scales I was OK but don't chance it. Also,
> make sure blood pressure is good as it will go up
> some at the higher altitude.
>
> Rene LaVoise <rlavoise@swbell.net> 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!
>
> Reni LaVoise
>
> Advisor 724-F2
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Received on Wed Jul 21 18:14:10 2004