RE: [Philmont]: Bear Caves to Beaubien (Trail Peak)

I'm not sure of the distance from Beaubien to the base of Trail Peak but if
it were me I would look at dropping the gear off at Beaubien and then doing
the side hike back to Trail Peak. That extra weight when you are going up a
steep elevation is something you probably don't want or need. In any event
be sure you have plenty of water, some rations, a first aid kit,
map/compass/GPS receiver, and a camera when you make the side hike and
climb. You may need rain gear depending on the weather. The map and
compass will be valuable when you are on top and want to confirm the
identity of landmarks in the distance.

Joe Jansen
JAJansenJr@gmail.com
http://www.customprograms.info/scoutingresources.htm
I used to be an Owl. SC-70-15
Philmont 1965 Crew Member
Philmont 1978 Crew Advisor

>From: "Pete Swiggum" <peter.swiggum@sbcglobal.net>
>Reply-To: philmont@troop47.com
>To: Multiple recipients of list philmont <philmont@troop47.com>
>Subject: [Philmont]: Bear Caves to Beaubien (Trail Peak)
>Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:41:59 -0500
>
>Our fourth day on the trail takes us from Bear Caves Camp to Beaubien where
>we'll have a layover day. One of the activities at Beaubien involves
>something we're looking forward to, a side hike to Trail Peak.
>
>Since Trail Peak is sort of on the way to Beaubien, does it make sense to
>hike Trail Peak with full pack or is it better to go "straight" to Beaubien
>and day hike back to it? Looks like Day 5 (our layover day) will involve
>horseback riding so time may be limited.
>
>What say you, Philmont veterans?
>
>Pete Swiggum
>Troop 1173
>Green Bay, WI
>Peter.Swiggum@sbcglobal.net
>2005 Philmont 724-M2
>

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