From: James C. McMaster (Jim) (mcmasjc@tatanka.stortek.com)
Date: Mon Mar 25 2002 - 18:30:26 CST
In message <20020325234354.28099.qmail@web21405.mail.yahoo.com>, Kiwi said:
> We were looking at some treks that included burro
> packing, and saw on the Philmont map that there are
> some better hikes if you don't take the burros. I
> wanted to know if you had to take the burros if they
> are on your intinerary because I heard Philmont needs
> them to go to one camp, so they can come back in the
> opposite direction and be available for all crews.
> Although we have already made our trek selection, we
> wanted to know so we could decide which hike to take. Thanks.
>
You do not have to take the burros. The Scouts hardly ever want to once they
find out the burros will not carry the Scouts' equipment.
I always say it is a good experience for the Scouts to take the burros,
though...it teaches them what it is like for us to deal with Scouts.
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