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Message: <blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 9722387" data-attributes="member: 3285">I cannot overstate how much the suffering I endured changed the tone of the trip. I was miserable but mostly light-hearted about it (and clearly wasn't taking it seriously, there's a good argument that my mental state was in fact due to the beginnings of hypothermia). But the entire crew was traumatized by the possibility of it happening again, even though it never did. Our every decision was influenced by avoiding the rain, which happens between 1 and 5 p.m. We skipped team-building events, hustled to get to camps, and otherwise tried to move as quickly as possible if we saw a storm on the horizon -- and put on our rain gear at the slightest hint of rain (which was miserable to wear, in the relentless heat).That said, this was a true hiking experience. I've spoken to a lot of folks who went to Philmont, and those who had pleasant weather loved it, and the ones who experienced more than one day of rain absolutely LOATHED IT. We were blessed with just enough of a reminder to use our survival skills but not so bad that the entire trip was a bust.In retrospect I'm glad we went through it, but I'd never wish it upon anyone.</blockquote>