Chapter One - I like to hike

I am starting this blog at the request of Tim Roach, one of our stalwart ASMs in BSA Troop 761 from Thousand Oaks, CA. The intent is to record our preparation for a Philmont trek in July 2011. This will be my third trip to Philmont, second as lead crew advisor. Most of what I will post is based on information developed by several of my fellow leaders including Larry Tuck and Jim Meyer. I hope this situation will suffice to recognize their contributions....but if not, I hope they will regard it as the sincerest form of flattery!