2022 Trek 12-2

Challenging; Approximately 59 miles; Maps required: North; No KMZ data available
Trek History: New as 2 in 2019; 12-2 in 2020-22

This program packed itinerary loops through the Philmont North Country and combines high peaks and beautiful vistas with southwest history. The adventure begins with a bus from Base Camp to the Six-Mile Trailhead and a short hike to the first confirmed T-Rex footprint in the world. You’ll make your way to Anasazi trail camp where your Ranger will pass on important skills. Head up the North Ponil Canyon to Indian Writings where you will see ancestral Puebloan petroglyphs and archeology sites. Listen for the echo of the mauls striking spikes as you make your way to Metcalf Station to learn what life was like on the railroad. You’ll help rebuild the railroad and enjoy great music and stories at the evening campfire. The next day you will head to Sioux and visit Ponil, where you will have the chance to do Cowboy Action Shooting, roping, and branding. Reward yourself with a cold root beer at the cantina, chow down on a delicious chuckwagon meal and prepare to be entertained at the evening Cantina Show! You’ll be assigned your burro and learn how to care for it and pack it properly the next morning before you Head up the North Ponil River to the Continental Tie and Lumber Co. at Pueblano where your crew can climb spar poles and make rail ties before enjoying yet another amazing campfire performance. Move on up to Ute Meadows for a layover and prepare yourself with rest and reflection before your ascent of Philmont's highest peak. Climbing to the top of the 12,441 ft. Baldy Mountain is sure to be the highlight of your Philmont adventure! You’ll also enjoy the loop through Copper Park and on to the Aztec Mine at French Henry, eventually ending up back at the old mining town at Baldy Town. Your next day is just a short hike to Miranda where you will have plenty of time for muzzle loading rifles, tomahawks and the mountain man rendezvous. Challenge course events at Head of Dean will help your crew build confidence and teamwork. Shoot on over to Santa Claus camp where you will load your own shells before heading down to the range to shoot 12-gauge shotguns. Your final full day of hiking will take you to New Dean trail camp before heading to the Ponil Trailhead for your trip back to Base Camp. What a trek!

Per the Guidebook to Itineraries: "Due to potential emergencies, such as catastrophic fires, Crews must not deviate from their assigned itinerary. Changes are only permitted for bona fide medical emergencies and must be approved in advance by the Logistics Department."

Day	Camp	Program Features	Campsite Features
1	CHQ Trailbound	Opening Campfire	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
2	Anasazi	Food Pickup @ CHQ Trailbound	Trail Camp; (Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; at CHQ Trailbound)
		Bus to Six Mile Gate	Trail Camp;
		Tyrannosaurus Rex Track @ Six Mile Gate	Trail Camp;
		Ranger Training	Trail Camp;
3	Metcalf Station	Petroglyphs Tour @ Indian Writings	(Showers; at Indian Writings)
		Railroading
		Blacksmithing
		Campfire
4	Sioux	Western Lore / Branding @ Ponil	Trail Camp; (Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; at Ponil)
		Cowboy Action Shooting @ Ponil	Trail Camp;
		Cantina @ Ponil	Trail Camp;
		Chuck Wagon Dinner @ Ponil	Trail Camp;
		Campfire @ Ponil	Trail Camp;
		Food Pickup @ Ponil	Trail Camp;
5	Pueblano	Pick Up Burros @ Ponil	(Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; at Ponil)
		Crosscut Saws / Tie making
		Campfire
6	Ute Meadows	spar pole climbing @ Pueblano	Trail Camp;
		Return Burros @ Miranda	Trail Camp;
7	Ute Meadows	Climb Baldy Mountain	Trail Camp;
		Gold Mining & Panning @ French Henry	Trail Camp;
		Food Pickup @ Baldy Town	Trail Camp; (Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; at Baldy Town)
8	Miranda	Mountain Man Rendezvous
		Muzzle Loading Rifles
		Tomahawks
9	Head of Dean	Challenge Events
		Conservation Project @ Baldy Skyline	(Trail Camp; at Baldy Skyline)
10	Santa Claus	12 Gauge Shotgun shooting/reloading
11	New Dean		Trail Camp;
12	CHQ Homebound	Awards Campfire	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
		Hike to Ponil Trailhead	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
Warning: Itinerary details provided by PhilSearch are for planning purposes only. Only the current year's "Treks" book and the addendums to it, if any, should be used for final trek selection.

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Crews passing through staff camps are not scheduled for program. If time and space allow, some crews may be able to participate in some of the programs offered.

Day	Camp	Potential Additional Program Features	Campsite Features
2	Anasazi	Tyrannosaurus Rex Track	Trail Camp;
	CHQ Trailbound	Visit the Villa Philmonte	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
		National Scouting Museum
3	Indian Writings	Archaeology	Showers;
		Atl Atl Darts
	Metcalf Station	Morse Code
5	Ponil	Cantina	Commissary; Trading Post; Showers;
		Western Lore / Branding
		Cantina Show
		Climb Hart Peak
		Gymkhana
		Cavalcade
		Cowboy Action Shooting
6	Pueblano	Continental Tie & Lumber
		Crosscut Saws / Tie making
7	Baldy Town	Climb Baldy Mountain	Commissary; Trading Post; Showers;
		Tour Historic Baldy Town
		Mining History
		Assaying
	French Henry	Blacksmithing
		Mine Tour
8	Miranda	Climb Baldy Mountain
9	Head of Dean	pickup crew based challenge events
12	CHQ Homebound	Visit the Villa Philmonte	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
		National Scouting Museum
This list is not complete and is dependent on the route you take each day.