Boy Scout Troop 343

Philmont Scouts and Philmont Adults, 
 
We are less than four weeks away from starting our trek at Philmont.  I have reviewed the progress of every scout and every adult on our prep hikes and am encouraged by the high participation of our three crews.  However, we have some scouts and some adults who have yet to go on any prep hike.

I know April and May have been especially busy months (trust me, I know), but now is the time to get going with your physical preparation.  It is imperative that we all do what we must to be physically ready for this high adventure outing. We must ensure that our boots and socks are broken in and that we "toughen up" our feet and our legs.  Hiking around Philmont with blistered feet is a sure way to turn an enjoyable hike into an absolute ordeal. 
 
Please, please, please, make your best efforts to participate in our weekly hikes.  Get your pack out now, load it up, and lets get going. There is no substitute for getting out in the woods and hiking up and down the hills and over the rocks. 
 
Your Scoutmaster, 
 
Jeff Seale