| 2026 description: 'Introduce yourselves to much of Philmont's South Country in this twelve-day program-focused expedition. You'll have plenty of
opportunities to take advantage of a mix of high adventure and living history programs while taking in all that the South Country
has to offer. Enjoy beautiful views of various meadows and peaks scattered along your route before learning about the Jicarilla
Apache people who dwelt in this area. Be a part of preserving this land for future generations through your forest fuel reduction
conservation project at Beaubien. Challenge yourselves on the rocks of Miners Park and take in the scenic views of the Tooth
of Time from the Lover's Leap region. If you crew is up for it, hike up to the top of this iconic rock formation before descending
into Base Camp!' |
| 2025 description: 'ntroduce yourself to much of Philmont's South Country in this twelve day program-focused expedition. You'll have plenty of
opportunity to take advantage of a mix of high adventure and living history programs while taking in beautiful views of rivers,
meadows, mesas, and peaks. Starting at the Zastrow Trailhead you'll head up in elevation and make your way to Stonewall
pass with views into the plains. From there you'll continue into the mountains reaching the beautiful Beaubien Meadow and
traverse the canyons to Philmont's Southwest region. Follow the Rayado river back east and head and over Urraca Mesa to
enjoy scenic views of the Tooth of Time from the Lover's Leap region. If the crew is up to it, you'll have the opportunity to hike
to the very top of this iconic rock formation before heading back to base camp' |
| Day | 2026 Trek 1 Campsite | 2025 Trek 1 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Olympia | Toothache Springs | Kit Carson Museum included in 2026 trek 1 Rayado Rancho Program included in 2026 trek 1 |
| 3 | Abreu | Crater Lake | Cantina included in 2026 trek 1 Homesteading included in 2026 trek 1 Abreu Family Dinner included in 2026 trek 1 Continental Tie & Lumber not included in 2026 trek 1 Campfire not included in 2026 trek 1 |
| 4 | Fish Camp | Lower Bonito | |
| 5 | Buck Creek | Jicarilla Apache Ethnology Program included in 2026 trek 1 Western Lore / Branding not included in 2026 trek 1 Conservation Project not included in 2026 trek 1 | |
| 6 | Beaubien | Apache Springs | Chuck Wagon Dinner included in 2026 trek 1 Campfire included in 2026 trek 1 Horse Ride included in 2026 trek 1 High Mountain Ranching Program included in 2026 trek 1 Jicarilla Apache Enthology not included in 2026 trek 1 |
| 7 | Beaubien | Apache Springs | Campfire included in 2026 trek 1 Conservation Project included in 2026 trek 1 High Mountain Ranching Program included in 2026 trek 1 Jicarilla Apache Enthology not included in 2026 trek 1 Food Pickup not included in 2026 trek 1 |
| 8 | Miner's Park | Fish Camp | Rock Climbing & Rappelling included in 2026 trek 1 Food Pickup included in 2026 trek 1 Post Civil War Settlers included in 2026 trek 1 |
| 9 | Bear Caves | Abreu | Continental Tie & Lumber included in 2026 trek 1 Cantina not included in 2026 trek 1 Abreu Family Dinner not included in 2026 trek 1 Tour Abreu Homestead not included in 2026 trek 1 |
| 10 | Urraca | Challenge Events included in 2026 trek 1 COPE not included in 2026 trek 1 | |
| 11 | Stockade Ridge | COPE included in 2026 trek 1 Water included in 2026 trek 1 | |
| 12 | CHQ Homebound | Hike into Base included in 2026 trek 1 Hike to not included in 2026 trek 1 |