Embudo Canyon Prep Hike - February 1999

On February 20th, Troop 285 conducted our fourth preparation hike for the upcoming 50 Miler Hike in the Grand Canyon. Starting from the trailhead on Embudo Trail, we hiked about 3 miles up to the ridge high above Albuquerque. We had great weather, and even better company! A practice cooking contest was won by Todd W's cooking group, who got a quart of water boiling in about 5 minutes. They won their choice of instant drink mixes or soups to enjoy with their lunch!

Here's a photo gallery of some of the highlights of the hike! Click on a photo for the enlarged version.

Tim W. helping a Scout saddle up his pack, after a short rest break.
Joel and Jason G. taking a break.

A view back toward Albuquerque from the trail.
A fork in the trail - which way do we go, guys?

The winning water boilers - Todd W., Bobby J., Donny C., and Rocky J.
Mr. Dan Pucetti demonstrates an ultra-light stove, as Joel G., James H., Jason G., and Tim W. watch.

Even the Grannies get a lunch break.
Descending a steep part of the trail back down the mountain. James W., Rocky J., Donny C., Wesley S., Joel G., and Mr. Pucetti.

The waterfall - actually about 8 feet high. New Mexico does have a little surface water, after all!
Mrs. Cox comes back a little tired, but Mr. Nigrey and Mr. Pucetti are there for support.

Last Updated - 1999-02-25

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Tim W. helping a Scout saddle up his pack, after a short rest break.	Joel and Jason G. taking a break.
A view back toward Albuquerque from the trail.	A fork in the trail - which way do we go, guys?
The winning water boilers - Todd W., Bobby J., Donny C., and Rocky J.	Mr. Dan Pucetti demonstrates an ultra-light stove, as Joel G., James H., Jason G., and Tim W. watch.
Even the Grannies get a lunch break.	Descending a steep part of the trail back down the mountain. James W., Rocky J., Donny C., Wesley S., Joel G., and Mr. Pucetti.
The waterfall - actually about 8 feet high. New Mexico does have a little surface water, after all!	Mrs. Cox comes back a little tired, but Mr. Nigrey and Mr. Pucetti are there for support.