[philmont] Philmont Training Center

Hello

My son went on the week long Mountain Man trek in 2006. They go on the same trails as a regular trek except that it is a week long trek. He had a great time and wants to go back again.

Andrew

---- "Donald S. Roberts" <donald@hummellawfirm.com> wrote:
> From: Mike Dolan
> > I and my family are attending the week-long Philmont Training Center in
> July,
> > and I have two teenagers going on the abbreviated trek from the PTC.
> > Is there a seperate list for information on this trek, or are some of the
> members
> > of this list familiar with these treks?
> > This is my first time to Philmont, although I am a very experienced
> (Old??)
> > Scouter- over 50 years since I got my Bobcat. Just wanted to get some
> tips
> > and helps so these boys are ready to go.
>
> Tip #1: BRING HANGERS.
>
> Okay, PTC, what fun. I, too, am going to a PTC class this summer, but in
> June.
> I went to a PTC session in 2002. Information about the PTC sessions can be
> found on Seldon's excellent Philmont website,
> http://www.lns.cornell.edu/~seb/philmont.html
>
> Reports on PTC and mountain trek experiences can be found there.
>
> Tip # 2: BRING A CHAIR
>
> I mention hangers because you have a little mini-closet in your tent in PTC
> but no hangers,
> and your uniform will get pretty gnarly by the end of a week if you don't
> have the ability
> to hang it up. You also have a single lightbulb for light, but that gives
> you access to
> electric power, so an electric heater (and an extension cord) would not go
> astray to
> keep those experienced bones limber.
>
> Tip #3: Bring a piece of carpet or turf.
>
> You will have many chances to sit outside, either during classes, around
> your tent or
> in the grassy area at the center of the compound. Having a chair just
> makes things easier.
>
> The tents are in a less grassy area and having the carpet will help keep
> your tent clean.
>
> Tip #4: review the stuff on Seldons page.
>
> Lots of tips there.
>
> Regards
> Don Roberts
>
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Received on Fri Mar 14 13:15:56 2008