Re: [Philmont]: Philmont Altitude Acclimation

Altitude sickness can be dealt with medication. When you get your
physicals, discuss this with your physician. In three treks over the last
15 years, our troop has had two cases of altitude sickness. One case was
handled by lightening the load of the sick person as much as possible,
slowing the hiking speed, keeping hydrated. The second case was taken care
of by medication that was brought from home. No one was removed from the
trail. We are from Northern Indiana and arrived the afternoon on our
arrival date all three times.

Other than altitude sickness, the crews just did the trek, getting use to
the thinner air as they went. They all did O.K. You plan may be a great
idea. I personally see no need to over react to the issue and get to the
mountains more than a few days ahead of time. Others may disagree me.

At 9/17/2003 07:25 AM, you wrote:
>Our Troop is currently planning an August 2004 trek and there is a
>question regarding the amount of time that should be allocated for the
>crew members and adult advisors to become acclimated to the 6000+ ft
>altitude since we live virtually at sea level.
>
>The planning coordinator is allowing 48 hours (which is about the same as
>he did for our 2001 trek). One adult advisor had to be removed from the
>trail on the 2001 trek due to inadequate time at altitude (he later
>rejoined his crew after 3 days at the base camp).

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Roman J. Smith
Organizational Representative Pack & Troop 505
roman.j.smith.13@nd.edu

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Received on Wed Sep 17 07:30:41 2003