Your Handy Dandy Gear Guide

 Howdy Crew!

Now is the time to:

-Have your pack up to at least 25 pounds

-Know that your exercise regimen is working, (if you're not breaking a sweat after your workout then dial it up a notch.)

-Do something about it if you don't have the above two requirements

Also:

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 If the above looks familiar then I'm impressed!  It's from your (collector's edition) copy of the 2020 Philmont Guide to Adventure.  By February 28 your job is to contact me or one of the other two adult advisors and let them know that you have the above gear or your time frame to get it.  If you are having trouble getting some of this then let us know and we will work on that challenge together.

Here's a slight modification to the above list.  I fully endorse replacing the above item "Matches" with a regular Bic lighter.  When everyone has one of those then we will have more than enough ability to get both stoves and campfires burning.

 Lastly I'll add:

* Backpack (60liters or more)

* Hiking Boots (if your feet are still growing a size or so then wait until March) 

Be of good cheer!  We've got a great adventure to look forward to.  However we need everyone ready.  If you don't have the above then the end of February is the deadline.