2021 description: 'This itinerary provides a tour of the beauty and splendor of the South Country, plus a great variety of program. Start at Philmont’s
newest trail camp, aptly named “Arrowhead”. Make your way directly to Cimarroncito, where you will have a hands-on rock
climbing experience. The next day you can stop to tour Hunting Lodge before heading to the headwaters of Cimarroncito Creek
and Cyphers Mine. This golden opportunity allows you to become a blacksmith’s apprentice and deep tunnel miner. As the cold
darkness of night seeps in, the lights and lively music of The Stomp fill the air. Wake up early and ascend both Comanche Peak
and Mount Phillips. These views will provide an unparalleled reward as you descend to the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. at Clear
Creek, then down to Comanche Creek. Next, take the time to visit the homestead at Crooked Creek before reaching Apache
Springs and enjoying your layover for some much-needed rest and relaxation. While at Apache Spring, enjoy 3D Archery, the
sweat lodge, an amazing sunset hike, and pay it forward with a conservation project. Then, take a serendipitous stroll downstream
with the flowing waters of Agua Fria creek for your turn at fly tying and fishing (and hopefully catching!) at Waite Phillips’ favorite
retreat, Fish Camp. Continuing downstream toward Abreu and you will see the results of the juggernaut forces of geology in the
Rayado canyon. Stop by Carson Meadows incident command for a hasty search and rescue before continuing to the traditional
New Mexican homestead at Abreu. Learn more about this region’s history and heritage at Abreu’s cantina over a glass of
refreshing root beer! Don’t chase too many chickens as the last day’s hike will be your final test of experience and lessons
learned up to this point. Hike through Stone Wall Pass as you make your way to Stockade Ridge. Rest up on your final night on
the trail before you make your triumphant ascent of the Tooth of Time and hike in to Base Camp on your final leg of your journey.'
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