| 2024 PHILMONT ADVENTURE ITINERARY
Itinerary 9-5 Rugged (good mix of program and hiking) - 46 miles
This vista-rich itinerary has a great elevation profile with a supportive buildup, pinnacle ‘mountain-top’ experience, and a
reflective to relaxing end. While the Baldy Mountain area will bring you to new heights on day’s 5-6; it’s flanked by design to
make your trek successful and memorable. The first couple days will include initial skills taught by your Ranger while building
excitement with fantastic views of Baldy Mountain. The views on the Dean Skyline are breathtaking as you settle down for the
night and prepare for your journey to Upper Dean Cow the next morning. After truly immersing yourself over the first 3 days at
Philmont, now is the perfect time to begin turning individuals into teammates at Head of Dean. Approach this camp with the
willingness to break down barriers, the humility to accept imperfection, and the courage to help others. The pinnacle of your
experience will likely be found in Baldy Country: touring the Aztec Mine at French Henry, hiking Baldy Mountain and two days
at Copper Park. As you explore this area, you can see, feel, and imagine the history here. Its impact is pervasive, and you’ll
feel enchanted here. Absorb the mining history and allow yourself to be transported back in time – it’s not hard to do! While
there’s still vast quantities of gold in Baldy Mountain’s interior, it’s unlikely you’ll find more than a flake or two. However, the
real gold is the memories you take home – a treasure that grows bigger and bigger through the rest of your life. As you hike
down from the clouds, through French Henry and over Wilson Mesa, Rich Cabins and Ponil are perfect camps for reflecting on
your experience as well as the experiences of historic peoples at Philmont Scout Ranch. At Rich Cabins, you’ll be able to
compare your outdoor recreation pursuits to the homesteading endeavors of the Rich Family. Further down at Ponil, you’ll
understand the ranching efforts of cowboys in the West and do some horseback riding of your own. And finally, as your bus
returns to the ‘real world’, your memories will be filled with an incredible outdoor experience and the knowledge that you and
your crew accepted and conquered the Philmont Challenge. |
2024 Trek 9-5 