Plumber1

I just found this site and I'm Psyched already. One thing that I haven't seen mentioned here is the effect of the elevation on the hikers. I am from Colorado Springs (6800 Ft.) and went DOWN to Philmont last year. Our trekers had done lots of hikes with packs but they were in only average condition. When we hit Philmont our guys felt like supermen because they outhiked guys from the flatlands. The reason was we are used to the lack of oxygen! I can't stress just DOING IT to get in shape for the Double H. Walk, Hike, bike...any and everything to get your legs and lungs in shap