Re: [Philmont]: How tough is it?

Did you train for this, or do it cold turkey?

I doubt if anyone on this list could do 14 miles on one of the tougher
sections of the AT and not feel it three days later, but if you are
already in good backpacking shape (regular training) and feel this way,
your concerns are well founded. If you did it without any significant
training, well your body is just sending you a harsh lesson.

You may find my Philmont Challenge Index to be a useful tool. The "PCI"
is a formula that enables individual trekkers to determine <a priori>
how challenging a specific trek will be for themselves. It is posted on
a number of websites; e.g.,

http://www.geocities.com/troop764x/phil_chal_index_guide.html

Don't give up that dream just yet....

- Dr. Bob

Scott Berger wrote:
> I'm planning my first Philmont trip for next summer ('06). This past
> weekend I did about 14 miles (11 miles- day one and 3 miles day 2) along
> the Appalachian Trail over very mountainous conditions (Connecticut into
> Massachucetts) with a full pack. Although my musceles still ache 3 days
> later, I'm more concerned about my knees; which didn't too to well
> either. I'm not over-weight. Should I expect Philmont to be as tough,
> or tougher. How can I best condition myself, short of a knee
> replacement, or should I give up on my dream of Philmont?
>
>

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Received on Tue May 31 21:35:37 2005