[philmont] What would you do??

I agree with the other posts on the advisor's role in doing what's best for
the crew.

I would follow up on Dr. Bob's comment, make sure (1) foot gear isn't the
problem, including socks, gel insoles; are foot checks done every couple
hours; are gaiters needed to keep out dirt? And (2) hydration. Younger,
more slender boys get dehydrated easily. "Camel up" breaks are a tradition
in my troop.

Steve Mountainspring

SM, T-111

Winston, Oregon

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From: philmont@troop47.com [mailto:philmont@troop47.com] On Behalf Of Troop
681 scouter
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 4:38 PM
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Subject: [philmont] What would you do??

 
We have one scout who, though small, we thought would be able able to make
it backpacking Philmont for 10 days. He backpacked in the High Sierras of
northern Califorina last summer with a school group, 5-6 days. He is small,
completing the 8th grade this year........he is also the SPL right now and
doing a great job.
 
BUT, after completing our 2nd tune up this weekend, the other advisor and my
self are starting to have doubts. On the over night tune ups, by the end of
the hike he is taking steps and turning his feet in (pigeon toed). You can
also tell by his body language he is struggling, though he doesn't complain.
Our tune ups have only been 10 to 12 miles total so far, at elevations of
5200+ ft in San Diego county. We're backpacking the Grand Canyon (Havasupai
Indian Reservation) in April, and he's going too.
 
MY QUESTION --- should we tell his parents now about our doubts??? OR wait
until after we see how he does on the Grand Canyon hike??

Kim Pigorsch
Philmont '99, '03, '07 (724-T)
Troop 681 Outdoor Chairmun (sic)

www.troop681.com - troop website
www.sdicbsa.org - Council Website

San Diego, CA

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