Getting ready for the hike of my life

licensing_princess

Hi there, I have agreed to accompany my daughter who is a member of a Boy Scout Venture crew on her trek to the Philmont Boy Scout Ranch this July. In order to do that I have to shed at least 20 pounds to make the cut off weight limit. There is limit on how much you can weigh when you are hiking in this program. The trek chosen is 68 miles over 12 days, 35 pound pack, going from altitudes of 4500 feet up to 12,200 feet. I have been working on dropping the pounds and increasing the stamina. We went out for a shakedown hike last week and I was sucking wind. I will not give up, it is a win, win situation for me, I drop the weight get into better physical shape and enjoy a trek through the wilderness of New Mexico. I can hardly wait.

Happyguy

I'm sorry I replied to the wrong post.

But...good luck, it sounds like a challenging and rewarding two weeks.

LifeAfter50

Wow.. What motivation ... This sounds like a wonderful trip with your daughter ... You can do this ... just take it one day and one pound at a time... I wish you the best on this wonderful new journey in your life .. Remember it all starts with one step :drinker:

ltlhmom

That is awesome! Someday I want to go on a nice long hiking trip! My cousin is currently hiking the Application Trail from Georgia to Maine. He has gone 200 miles so far another 2000 to go!