[Philmont] Rocky Mountains of Oklahoma

  I have heard of being totally ignored by the herd and to the other extreme being chased and run up the nearest tree. Generally, if you keep a pretty low profile and leave the calves alone, you should be ok. When I was last down there several years ago, the biggest problem we had was the herd got spooked by something and stampeded through the area. We ran and climbed up the nearest rock formations and waited for everything to settle down. Just a little something to get the adrenaline pumping.
    Also, be sure and check out some of the rose quartz around, very pretty!

Pat Winney
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  From: Roy Fisher
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  Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 10:18 PM
  Subject: [Philmont] Rocky Mountains of Oklahoma

  Did a hike there back in the early seventies before they were 'discovered'.
  The Troop had to work out our plan with the rangers to hike between
  established camp areas as there weren't any trails at that time. Two
  memorable events: hiking over Mt. Scott during the heat of the day (we went
  the 4th of July and the temp at 6:00 pm was 100) and hiking through a
  buffalo herd. To go around would have been at least 2 additional miles, so
  we spread out, kept our distance from the buffalo - especially cows with
  calves - and we didn't have any problem. The next morning the herd grazed
  through our camp. I was setting on my sleeping bag and a buffalo came
  within 10 feet, looked at me and went its way. It really was a neat
  experience.

  To this day I wonder if we really didn't present any threat and so the
  buffalo ignored us, or if we were just lucky.

  Roy Fisher

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  From: Philmont@troop47.com [mailto:Philmont@troop47.com] On Behalf Of Olan
  Watkins
  Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 9:57 PM
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  Subject: [Philmont] Rocky Mountains of Oklahoma

  The Wichita Mountains near Lawton Okla is where most Troops from Texas go
  when they want some rugged rock climbing. Not all that high, but good
  climbing areas.

  Olan Watkins

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