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by TigerKid45 » Sat May 24, 2008 7:44 pm
I have just signed up for Philmont was it really hard for you expierenced scouts?
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by wagionvigil » Sat May 24, 2008 7:46 pm
ANyone in Good Condition should have no problem
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by pipestone1991 » Sat May 24, 2008 9:41 pm
It's not hard. Anyone in a competitive sport (i.e. high school) will find Philmont is cake compared to summer conditioning.
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by jr56 » Sun May 25, 2008 12:41 pm
Make sure your boots are well broken in in advance. Hike several miles a week with the pack you will be wearing, and your boots, with about 30-40 lbs in the pack. Start this about 2-3 months in advance of your trek.
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by pipestone1991 » Sun May 25, 2008 9:04 pm
jr56 wrote:Make sure your boots are well broken in in advance. Hike several miles a week with the pack you will be wearing, and your boots, with about 30-40 lbs in the pack. Start this about 2-3 months in advance of your trek.
Adding to jr56's excellant suggestion, do buy a good pair of boots. I had gotten a pair of Timberlands for $120 back in early '06 when I went. I then used them on three practice hikes and then 1 week of sumer camp.
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