Oats are a good source protein, calcium, fiber, and vitamin E, among many other nutritional benefits. They are an excellent dietary supplement for this reason. This grain is eaten by all classes, commonly in the form of oatmeal and granola bars. It frequently appears as an accent in baking as well.
They also provide gear advice through our Wisdom From The Tooth portion of their website with gear reviews and suggestions for your Equipment List. Open Year-Round 7 Days A Week! Philmont can be a very quiet place in the winter but you can always find a smiling face to greet you at Tooth of Time Traders. Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America's largest national high-adventure base. Its 34 staffed camps and 55 trail camps provide an unforgettable adventure in the high country along hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky trails. The Tooth of Time Traders provides top-quality adventure equipment, clothing and service.
Also, when I first went to Philmont many years ago, hiking to the tooth or any other place at night was discouraged; now, Philmont has a policy against it (for safety reasons). I hope this helps. David B. Wilson 622-D-2 (1979) 612-D-2 (2000) 609-E-1 (2003).