[Philmont]: Ditch your Phone!

All,

    I resisted buying into a cell phone for years, caving only a month
ago. It's convenient in the city but totally useless in the
backcountry. Adult advisors in particular have enough stress as it is
"back home" - why keep a symbol of that stress with you on the trail?

    Here's a great option: Teach your scouts Radio merit badge, and have
them sit the amateur radio exam. You're much more likely to
successfully work a radio contact in the backcountry (not just at
Philmont) and surprise, surprise - your scouts will learn something
about different communications methods.

Just a thought.

Brad - Miner's Park '03

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Brad Jones
Executive
Arts and Sciences Student Government
University of Colorado at Boulder
Bradley.Jones@Colorado.EDU
(p) http://brj.boulder.co.us/page/
(o) 303.492.6864
(f) 303.492.1897
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