[Philmont]: Re: Trek 31

Dr. Bob Klein writes...

<MUCH snipping! - VBG - I read every word.>
Baldy Camp II - .... I'm guessing your Commissary pickup is scheduled for
this day, so you may need to send some guys back to camp to get empty
backpacks or bear-bags.

Comment ...

Crews doing Baldy (with one exception last year) have a layover in the
vicinity of Baldy Town, and usually have their food pickup SCHEDULED for
the second day. At least in 2001, my crew and the crew from my troop both
went to Baldy Town the afternoon of the first layover day for showers and
to pickup the next day's food, and had no questions from the commissary
staff about it. That took care of the chore when we had plenty of time,
rather the next day which was very full. BTW, the commissary at Baldy
Town is normally open later (to 6 pm) then the others, and you can store
packs in the lower level if you go through before they open on your way up
Baldy for a food pickup on your return (if a food pickup the first day
doesn't work for you).

Also, if you do go down the north side to Copper Park and French Henry
(echoing Dr. Bob's comment), be sure to take Polar Pure in your daypacks -
water at both of those camps must be treated, and you will need to refill
your water bottles at one or the other.

- Al Thomson, Troop 236, Schooley's Mountain NJ

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Received on Fri Mar 28 07:07:27 2003