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REPAIR KIT SUPPLIES... I found duct tape and seam grip helpful for many repairs... I found duct tape in an 8x8 sheet (cut down to 4x8 pieces) vice a roll. This was much lighter and easier to carry rather than wrapping ... |
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ODD NUMBERED CREWS... We had nine boys and three adults. Since each of the adults had a son along, these three boys had the opportunity to spend three or four nights apiece with their dads... This kept us to seven ten... |
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MANAGEMENT ISSUES... Mark- Sounds like your crew saw some of the same stuff that we did. I.E. Fly fishing rods hanging on the wall at Hunting Lodge but couldn't be used because no one had provided the necessary f... |
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METAMUCIL... Agreed... believe they hide it in Larabars... |
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LATRINES... MB- I generally agree with you but had read a story of an advisor that was not used to the processed food, developed an impacted bowel and had to medivac'd to ABQ for emergency surgery... |
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NO SIGNIFICANT WATER SURPRISES... We encountered no significant surprises on Trek 21... A couple issues worth mentioning... 1. We photographed the water board in logistics before departure as others have recommended. Some sit... |
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BURRO LOADING, ET AL... The wranglers will give you some guidance on what the burro can/can't carry. Basically, they can carry replaceable items such as tents and food just in case he decides to run away. We had Tim... |
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BURROS... Jay- You will have one burro. Recommend assigning two scouts for each day you have the burro. We did this to minimize the confusion and keep the burro straight on who his handlers were. Our bur... |
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SOME ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Jay, et al- We hiked Trek 21 and can share some more info on the various camps. WRT Schaeffer's Pass camp (we camped in #8 on the saddle), eat dinner at N Fork Uracca for lunch and then have ... |
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ALWAYS MORE TO LEARN... WRT the TB cooking method, our ranger had us use the traditional Philmont method while he was with us. After that, we used our TBs. I believe most will find that the Rangers are required to teach... |
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