Re: [Philmont]: Pack Weight

I understand where Mike and Steve are coming from with heavier packs. Both
of these guys were veterans of previous treks and knew what they were getting
into when they chose to carry the extra weight. The real problem is that many
first time advisors carry way too much weight because that is what they have
always done in the past. Unfortunately, the walk usually was from the car to
the campsite and relatively flat. I saw far too many advisors on trail whose
performance was impacted by the weight in their packs. And if there
performance was diminished, it had an effect on the entire crew.

I am a believer in going light, carrying only what I really need, notice I
did not say what I really want. I have seen Dr. Bob's crews in the backcountry
and they don't have problems because they have been trained well and are
traveling light.

Cooper Wright
Co-author of the Philmont Advisor's Guide
Associate Advisor, Crew 1519

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Received on Wed Sep 29 10:02:49 2004