| 2026 description: 'This itinerary explores much of the Ponil country, which includes some of the richest history on the ranch. You'll start with
dinosaurs and petroglyphs in the North Ponil Canyon. If your crew is up for it, take the side hike to Hart Peak, the highest peak
on the original gift from Waite Phillips. Move up the canyon to experience railroad history at Metcalf Station. From there you'll
pass through Dan Beard on your way to Ponil, the original Base Camp for Rocky Mountain Philturn Scout Camp. Learn about
western lore and enjoy a chuckwagon dinner and Cantina show. After your Conservation project at Sioux, see the effects of
the Ute Park Fire as you head for a relaxing night at New Dean. Enjoy recently reopened camp of Dean Cow before completing
your trek with a hike down Turkey Creek Canyon.' |
| 2025 description: 'This itinerary explores much of the Ponil country, which includes some of the richest history on the ranch. You'll start with
dinosaurs and petroglyphs and move into logging/railroad history in the North Ponil Canyon. From there you'll cross over into
Bonita Canyon for COPE program at Dan Beard. You'll have the opportunity to explore some of the beautiful Valle Vidal unit of
the Carson National Forest (uncommon for 7-day treks) before learning about European homesteaders at Rich Cabins and
passing through Ponil, the original Base Camp for Philturn Rocky Mountain Scout Camp and home to many western lore
programs' |
| Day | 2026 Trek 702 Campsite | 2025 Trek 703 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | House Canyon | ||
| 3 | Metcalf Station | Campfire included in 2026 trek 702 | |
| 4 | Ponil | Beatty Lakes | Cantina included in 2026 trek 702 Chuck Wagon Dinner included in 2026 trek 702 Campfire included in 2026 trek 702 Food Pickup included in 2026 trek 702 Challenge Events included in 2026 trek 702 Philturn Five Points Camp Program included in 2026 trek 702 COPE not included in 2026 trek 702 Low Impact Camping not included in 2026 trek 702 |
| 5 | Dean Skyline | Rich Cabins | Conservation Project included in 2026 trek 702 Campfire not included in 2026 trek 702 Food Pickup not included in 2026 trek 702 Historic Homestead not included in 2026 trek 702 |
| 6 | Dean Cow | Sioux | Rock Climbing & Rappelling included in 2026 trek 702 Conservation Project not included in 2026 trek 702 |
| 7 | CHQ Homebound | Cantina not included in 2026 trek 702 Western Lore / Branding not included in 2026 trek 702 |