2022 Trek 7-16

Super Strenuous; Approximately 45 miles; Maps required: north; No KMZ data available
Trek History: New as 7-16 in 2020; 7-16 in 2021-22

This Valle Vidal itinerary will enable your crew to see an incredible assortment of wildlife, enormous grass filled vegas, gorgeous ponderosa pine stands, and rugged mountains to the north of Philmont. Start your trek by hiking through Ponil, the original base camp and headquarters for Philmont. You will be camping at Flume Canyon for the night, but maybe you can brand your boots or grab a root beer before you head up the South Ponil Canyon and continue your training with your Ranger! Your next day will be a special treat, as you will get to hike up and over Wilson Mesa on your way to Rich Cabins. Feel free to divert through Pueblano and learn how to use broad axes and crosscut saws, but be ready for a beautiful hike with views of Baldy Mountain and Little Costilla as you traverse across this beautiful mesa! Your destination for the day is the historic homestead of the Rich family, aptly named Rich Cabins. Help the family tend to their gardens, slop the pigs and milk the cow while you are at it! Their family gathering at the end of the day is not to be missed. Sing songs, hear the bear story, play the piano, and learn the family history on their screened in porch. Wake up early and beat the heat as you venture into the Valle Vidal. On your way to historic Ring Place, feel free to stop by Seally Canyon to learn about Search and Rescue techniques and wilderness medicine. After your SAR is complete, bushwhack through the ponderosa pines and enormous meadows to scenic Ring Place. Learn about folk weather forecasting and look through their telescopes at night at the wide-open skies. The dark skies of the Valle Vidal make for amazing star gazing opportunities. Next up is a short hike to Whiteman Vega for your early morning conservation project. Once your project is complete, get in on a mountain bike ride before you head to Iris Park for the night. Enjoy this hike as well, the views of Little Costilla and Baldy Mountain are amazing! Next, head to Dan Beard, where you will take part in thought provoking initiative games and challenge course events that will encourage your crew to work together. Your final morning will take you through Horse Canyon as you make your way back to Ponil and the trailhead for your bus pickup. Grab a root beer and Toblerone to celebrate your accomplishments over the past 7 days! Next stop... Base Camp!

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."

Unique Campsite: Iris Park; Ring Place;

Day	Camp	Program Features	Campsite Features
1	CHQ Trailbound	Opening Campfire	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
2	Flume Canyon	Ranger Training	Trail Camp;
		Western Lore / Branding @ Ponil	Trail Camp; (Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; at Ponil)
		Cantina @ Ponil	Trail Camp;
		Food Pickup @ CHQ Trailbound	Trail Camp; (Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; at CHQ Trailbound)
		Bus to Ponil Trailhead	Trail Camp;
3	Rich Cabins	Conservation Project @ Flume Canyon	Commissary; Low Impact Camp; (Trail Camp; at Flume Canyon)
		Crosscut Saws / Tie making @ Pueblano	Commissary; Low Impact Camp;
		Campfire	Commissary; Low Impact Camp;
		Animal Care	Commissary; Low Impact Camp;
4	Iris Park	Homesteading @ Rich Cabins	Low Impact Camp; Trail Camp; (Commissary; Low Impact Camp; at Rich Cabins)
		Cabin Tour @ Rich Cabins	Low Impact Camp; Trail Camp;
		Homesteading @ Rich Cabins	Low Impact Camp; Trail Camp;
5	Ring Place	Astronomy	Commissary; Low Impact Camp;
		Food Pickup	Commissary; Low Impact Camp;
		Food Pickup	Commissary; Low Impact Camp;
		Folk Weather Forecasting	Commissary; Low Impact Camp;
6	Dan Beard	Challenge Events	Low Impact Camp;
7	CHQ Homebound	Western Lore / Branding @ Ponil	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post; (Commissary; Trading Post; Showers; at Ponil)
		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	CHQ Trailbound	Visit the Villa Philmonte	Commissary; Showers; Trading Post;
		National Scouting Museum
3	Pueblano	Continental Tie & Lumber
		spar pole climbing
4	Rich Cabins	Evening music	Commissary; Low Impact Camp;
		Animal Care
5	Ring Place	Historic Homestead	Commissary; Low Impact Camp;
		Side Hike to McCrystal Creek Ruins
6	Dan Beard	Leave No Trace Training	Low Impact Camp;
7	Ponil	Cantina	Commissary; Trading Post; Showers;
		Cantina Show
		Climb Hart Peak
		Gymkhana
		Cavalcade
		Cowboy Action Shooting
	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.