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Preparing for my return to Philmont.

7/28/2014

 
I'm preparing for my week at Philmont Scout Ranch this week and having been out of the backcountry for at least a year, realized I needed a lot of new gear. I'm not hiking a trek like most visiting Philmont this summer, but I will be at in the backcountry for seven nights. 
Philmont Crew from 2006, hiking back into basecamp.Group photo on my last day on the trail, 2006.
I haven't packed into mountain terrain in almost six years and completely forgot how quickly the temperatures will drop when the sun drops below the mountains. 
Thankfully, a colleague volunteered with the same program a few weeks ago and reminded me how used to the warm weather we are in Florida. Let's just say, I am not prepared for the 40F nights I'll see in New Mexico. 
Items that needed replacing included: 
  • tired rain gear
  • dry-rotted dry bags
  • fleece sweater I donated last year
  • hiking shorts that are both comfortable and scout camp appropriate (no yoga pants or running shorts here!)
  • a pack cover 
  • pack/duffle converter for the plane
I needed additional hiking socks, batteries, a multi-tool, and another water bottle. It all added up very quickly. The silver lining of this story is: I am really looking forward to nicer gear than I could afford in college, from respected companies who stand by their products.
When I return from the trip, I'll review the products purchased as well as summarize the trip and what I learned from it. I am beyond thrilled to return to Philmont Scout Ranch. The fact that I can go back to one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited and teach? I cannot express in words how thankful I am.

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