RE: [Philmont]: Catapillaring

Like most techniques, there are times when they are useful and times when
they are not. We only catapillar on very steep climbs or steep climbs at
high altitudes, where there is a real need/desire for hikers to stop and
catch their breath. Often when the entire crew stops together the break
drags on longer than necessary. Catapillaring avoids this. Going slow is
good; better than constant stopping and starting, but you can reach a point
where you are so slow it is better to rest than inch forward. Catapillaring
helps a lot in these situations.

 -- Jeff

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Jeffrey W. Knoll
Grand Canyon Council
Phoenix, AZ
'02 627-H1 Trek 26
'04 610-D Trek 31

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Received on Tue May 10 12:51:54 2005