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Physical Fitness
Rush Williamson
Getting Yourself and Your Crew Physically Ready for Philmont
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Philmont is TOUGH!
• Altitude – 6,500 to 12,500 Feet
• Rugged, Mountainous Terrain (Sangre de
Cristos = the Southern Rockies!)
• Desert Southwest – Can be VERY Dry
and Dehydrating
• Trekkers Will be BACKPACKING Between
50 and 100 miles over 10 Days, with
Packs Weighing Between 35 and 65 lbs
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What Are We Talking About?
• Physical Conditioning Aerobic (Cardiovascular) Training
Strength Training
Trail Conditioning
• Weight
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Philmont Weight Limits
HEIGHT RECOMMENDED WEIGHT MAXIMUM ACCEPTANCE
5' 5" 114 - 162 195
5' 6" 118 - 167 201
5' 7" 121 - 172 207
5' 8" 125 - 178 214
5' 9" 129 - 183 220
5' 10" 132 - 188 226
5' 11" 136 - 194 233
6' 0" 140 - 199 239
6' 1" 144 - 209 246
6' 2" 148 - 210 252
6' 3" 152 - 216 260
6' 4" 156 - 222 267
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The Nature Of Backpacking
“Backpacking is hard – that’s just the way it is.”
Dave Miller (“AWOL”) AT 03
AWOL On The Appalachian Trail
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Overweight – What to Do???
• When do you Start?
• What do you do BEFORE Starting?
• What is Your PROPER Target Goal?
• WHY is that the Goal?
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Exercise Program
When Do You Start?
What Do You Do Before Starting?
When Can You Exercise?
How Often Should You Exercise?
WHEN DO YOU NEED TO BE IN SHAPE?
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Advisor’s Hike
• March 4 or March 18 ; Catoctin Mountain Park (PATC Map 5-6)
• If You Can Not Make Your Hike Go The Other Date
• 10 Mile Hike – 30lb Pack
• Rain/Snow or Shine!
• Details in later, Feb, email to Advisors
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Advisor’s Hike
• Advisors unable to make the hike contact Rush before the hike for an alternate hike
• After March 19 we go to Bob’s Hill/Cat Rock (ask Robert about the hike)
“Advisors who have not completed and passed an Advisors Hike by May 1st WILL be DROPPED”! No Refunds
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Advisor’s Hike
• "Rush's speed on the Come To Jesus hike actually is just about how fast the teenagers will go."
- Comment made by an Advisor at the
Post - Philmont Advisor’s meeting
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Enjoy Preparing For A Wonderful Experience
If You Have Any Questions On Fitness,
Equipment, Prep-hikes, Philmont, or Anything Else, Please Contact The HA
Committee