Scouts take big trek

September 8, 2009 6:02 pm
Scouts from Mercer Island Troop 647 took a trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and hiked between 68 and 100 miles. The 11-day trek ended at the top of Mount Baldy
Scouts from Mercer Island Troop 647 took a trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and hiked between 68 and 100 miles. The 11-day trek ended at the top of Mount Baldy

Scouts from Mercer Island Troop 647 took a trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and hiked between 68 and 100 miles. The 11-day trek ended at the top of Mount Baldy, its peak at 12,411 feet. Top row, left to right: group leader Charles Padgett, Tom Callahan, John Hamilton, Charles Yollin, crew leader Kyle Weiss, crew adviser Patti Stowell Weiss, Matt Townsend, Margaret Townsend, Eben Tucker and chaplain Derek Fanucci. Bottom row, left to right: Peter Scott, David Rudokas, Jake Julich, Ranger John, Ranger Michelle, Brooks Hamilton, chaplain Doug McLellan, crew leader Ezra Tucker and Andrew Padgett.