Originally published September 4, 2012 Julie and I awoke by 7am to warm light and a calm meadow. Our night-time routine was like this: Julie and Chris get into tent and change into sleeping clothes. Sleeping clothes need to be clothes that you don't wear during the day and don't eat in. This is to…
Originally published September 3, 2012 We did some final map review and training with ranger Nate in the welcome center while we awaited our bus. I had a near disaster as I mistakenly locked my camera away with my daypack in the crew locker and had to race back to the admin office, get my…
Originally published August 29, 2012 On July 24, crews 724-G arrived at Philmont base camp headquarters at about 10:50am. The Ramblin Express bus had picked us up at the hotel at about 6:45am and we drove straight through, aided by the larger-than-expected bus with a built-in bathroom. Upon arrival our three crew leaders and three…
Originally published August 22, 2012 This is the first in a series of posts about our trip to Philmont Scout Ranch this summer. We had an amazing trip -- a family adventure to remember and one that Julie and I are thankful we took before our older boy heads off to college next year. About…