Tree Huggers

Along with some impromptu tree-climbing, we managed to complete a 5 mile hike with loaded packs. It was a good chance to see how everyone does on the trail. We still need some work on our compass skills and more physical conditioning. This hike was cake compared to what we'll do at Philmont -- a lot more ups and down, and thinner air.

But everyone did well and I'm confident we'll be in shape in time.

At our meeting Thursday, we'll go through the list of gear that everyone needs and figure out what items we still need to pick up.

Two things to remember:
1) We MUST get money to council very soon. If you still owe, please make arrangements to get that together.
2) Sunday at 2 p.m. we'll meet at the Rec to go to our CPR / first aid training. Everyone must be CPR trained to go to Philmont, so if you miss this you will have to make arrangements to get yourself certified on your own. You'll have to pay for it on your own also.