Philmont Shakedown Hike at LHWP

The T140 Scouts destined for Philmont this next Summer had their first “shakedown” hike over the weekend of December 4 – 5, 2021. The one-night backpacking trip was intended to help prepare the Scouts and Advisors for their 7 to 12-day treks in NM. This was a chance to test out boots, packs, and backcountry cooking skills. In all, there were 26 participants that hiked 10 – 12 miles in total at Lake Houston Wilderness Park (LHWP).