| 2017 description: 'This program packed SHOOTING itinerary will give your crew an opportunity to shoot all three disciplines (shotgun, rifle, & black powder) that Philmont’s beautiful Central and South Country have to offer. Start your trek by reloading and shooting your own 12 gauge shotgun shells at Harlan. From there, enjoy the hike to Deer Lake and test out several new climbing routes at Cimarroncito. Hike to Upper Sawmill on a lightly traveled trail in Sawmill Canyon. Enjoy the gorgeous canyon, and reload/shoot .30-06 rifles when you arrive at Sawmill. Work on a trail project with the Conservation Department at Whistle Punk Camp, and spend the night there. Get up early to take on the challenges of Comanche Peak and Mt. Phillips. From Mt. Phillips western summit, views of the Moreno Valley, Wheeler Peak, and Baldy Mountain will be a prized reward for the hard work that it took to get there! Enjoy firing .50 caliber black powder rifles with the Rocky Mountain Fur Company at Clear Creek. At Beaubien, you'll be able to test your roping skills, eat a chuckwagon dinner, ride horses, and kick back for a cowboy campfire. Side hike down to Black Mountain to blacksmith and shoot .58 caliber muzzle loading rifles with post-Civil War Union Soldiers. Next, hike over Trail Peak to check out the B24 bomber that crashed on top in 1942. Continue on to Aguila, where one of Philmont's finest sunrises awaits. Stop at Abreu for a cold root beer and experience the Mexican homestead before making your way to Zastrow for the night. Eat a delicious Dutch Oven dessert and enjoy the Rededication to Scouting Ceremony. The final leg of your journey will include a hike along the Rayado Creek to tour western pioneer Kit Carson's home at Rayado. Learn about his adventures before making the triumphant return to Base Camp!' |
| 2016 description: 'This program packed SHOOTING itinerary will give your crew an opportunity to shoot all three disciplines (shotgun, rifle, &
black powder) that Philmont’s beautiful Central and South Country have to offer. Start your trek by reloading and shooting
your own 12 gauge shotgun shells at Harlan. From there, enjoy the hike to Deer Lake and test out several new climbing
routes at Cimarroncito. Hike through Webster Parks and walk a lightly traveled trail on your way into Sawmill Canyon.
Enjoy the gorgeous canyon and reload/shoot .30-06 rifles when you arrive at Sawmill. Just east of Comanche Peak Camp,
an unparalleled sunrise awaits before tackling Mt. Phillips. From Mt. Phillips western summit, views of the Moreno Valley,
Wheeler Peak, and Baldy Mountain will be a prized reward for the hard work that it took to get there! Enjoy firing .50
caliber black powder rifles at Clear Creek before camping at Comanche Creek for the night. At Beaubien, you'll be able to
work on a project with the Conservation Department, test your roping skills, eat a chuckwagon dinner, ride horses, and kick
back for a cowboy campfire. Side hike down to Black Mountain to blacksmith and shoot .58 caliber black powder rifles with
post-Civil War Union Soldiers. Next, hike over Trail Peak to check out the B24 bomber that crashed on top in 1942.
Continue on to Carson Meadows where your crew will help the staff with a search and rescue mission that will encourage
everyone to work together. Stop at Abreu for a cold root beer and to experience the Mexican homestead before making
your way to Zastrow for the night, where you will be treated to a delicious Dutch oven dessert and the Rededication to
Scouting Ceremony. The final leg of your journey will include a hike along the Rayado Creek to tour western pioneer Kit
Carson's home at Rayado. Learn about his adventures before making the triumphant return to Base Camp!' |
| Day | 2017 Trek 10 Campsite | 2016 Trek 11 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | Trailbound Tent City | ||
| 2 | Vaca | ||
| 3 | Deer Lake | ||
| 4 | Upper Sawmill | Cimarroncito | Rock Climbing & Rappelling not included in 2017 trek 10 |
| 5 | Whistle Punk | Sawmill | Conservation Project included in 2017 trek 10 |
| 6 | Clear Creek | Comanche Peak | Muzzle Loading Rifles included in 2017 trek 10 Rocky Mountain Fur Company included in 2017 trek 10 Climb Mount Phillips included in 2017 trek 10 Climb Comanche Peak included in 2017 trek 10 Conservation Project not included in 2017 trek 10 Water not included in 2017 trek 10 Sunrise East of Comanche Peak Camp not included in 2017 trek 10 |
| 7 | Porcupine | Comanche Creek | Homesteading included in 2017 trek 10 Muzzle Loading Rifles not included in 2017 trek 10 Rocky Mountain Fur Company not included in 2017 trek 10 |
| 8 | Beaubien | Campfire included in 2017 trek 10 Horse Rides included in 2017 trek 10 Homesteading not included in 2017 trek 10 Food Pickup not included in 2017 trek 10 | |
| 9 | Beaubien | Blacksmithing not included in 2017 trek 10 Horse Rides not included in 2017 trek 10 Cowboy Campfire not included in 2017 trek 10 | |
| 10 | Aguila | Carson Meadows | Search & Rescue / Wilderness Medicine not included in 2017 trek 10 |
| 11 | Zastrow | Dutch Oven Dessert included in 2017 trek 10 Cantina not included in 2017 trek 10 Land Navigation / GPS Technology not included in 2017 trek 10 | |
| 12 | Homebound Tent City |