Compare 2022 Trek 12-11 to 2021 Trek 12-11


2022 description: 'Enjoy a grand tour of Philmont’s South Country and have an opportunity to be one of the first crews to explore new territory on Philmont’s neighbors to the South. Start your trek by visiting famous pioneer Kit Carson’s home at Rayado Rancho, along the Santa Fe Trail. Your journey takes you along the creek to Olympia for Ranger training before making it to the Abreu family homestead. Listen to the lively water rushing past your campsite, enjoy root beer at the cantina and a delicious Mexican dinner to cap off your day. In the morning, make your way up Fowler Mesa to Bear Caves camp, and if you have the energy, visit Crater Lake for their lively campfire program. Wake up early and get to Crater Lake first thing so you can complete your Conservation Project and visit with the loggers of the Continental Tie and Lumber Co. From there, you will make your way to Miners Park for rock climbing and rappelling. Enjoy a beautiful, yet challenging, hike up the North Fork Urraca. Black Mountain Camp awaits you with the opportunity for some blacksmithing and Muzzle Loading Rifles. Get some rest, as you will need it as you continue to climb upwards! Load up on water so you are prepared for your ascent of Big Red, where you will camp at Divide before conquering Comanche Peak and Mt. Phillips the next day. Meet the fur trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. at the end of the day and learn their trade and throw some tomahawks. Follow the Rayado for a visit to Crooked Creek, then a peaceful night at Porcupine before heading to beautiful Apache Springs the next day. Your visit at Apache will be an opportunity to learn about the life of the Jicarilla Apache, try your hand at 3D archery, and enjoy some time in the sweat lodges. Leaving Apache Springs after your layover will take you into new territory and through pristine mountain meadows and prime elk habitat on your way to American Creek Camp for the night. Your last day on the trail takes you through the Colin Neblett Wildlife Area on the beautiful Tolby Trail. Next stop…Base Camp!'

2021 description: 'Enjoy a grand tour of Philmont’s South Country and have an opportunity to be one of the first crews to explore new territory on Philmont’s neighbors to the South. Start your trek by visiting famous pioneer Kit Carson’s home at Rayado Rancho, along the Santa Fe Trail. Your journey takes you along the creek to Olympia, and through Zastrow for a little geocaching before making it to the Abreu family homestead. Listen to the lively water rushing past your campsite, enjoy root beer at the cantina and a delicious Mexican dinner to cap off your day. In the morning, make your way up Fowler Mesa to Bear Caves camp, and if you have the energy, visit Crater Lake for their lively campfire program. Wake up early and get to Crater Lake first thing so you will can have the chance to try your hand at Spar Pole climbing for the Continental Tie and Lumber Co. From there, you will make your way to Miners Park for rock climbing and rappelling. Enjoy a beautiful hike up the North Fork Urraca as you pass through Black Mountain Camp on your way over Big Red to a new trail camp called Divide. Get some rest, as you will need it as you continue to climb upwards to get over Comanche Peak and Mt. Phillips, all in one day! Meet the fur trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. at the end of the day and learn their trade and throw some tomahawks. Follow the Rayado for a peaceful night at Phillips Junction before heading to beautiful Apache Springs the next day. Your layover at Apache will be a welcome respite from the trail, but be ready for your conservation project and to learn about the life of the Jicarilla Apache, try your hand at 3D archery, and enjoy some time in the sweat lodges. Leaving Apache Springs after your layover will take you into new territory, and through one of Philmont’s newest staffed camps, Garcia Cow Camp. Learn about the teachings of Ernest Thompson Seton and the history of wildlife conservation as you pass through this camp on your way to American Creek Camp for the night. Your last day on the trail takes you through the Colin Neblett Wildlife Area on the beautiful Tolby Trail. Next stop…Base Camp!'

Day2022 Trek 11 Campsite2021 Trek 11 CampsiteProgram Differences
1CHQ Trailbound  
2Olympia  
3Abreu  
4Bear Caves  
5Miner's Park Conservation Project not included in 2022 trek 11
 
6DivideBlack MountainClimb Big Red included in 2022 trek 11
Water included in 2022 trek 11
Muzzle Loading Rifles not included in 2022 trek 11
Blacksmithing not included in 2022 trek 11
 
7Clear CreekDivideClimb Mount Phillips included in 2022 trek 11
Climb Comanche Peak included in 2022 trek 11
Climb Big Red not included in 2022 trek 11
Water not included in 2022 trek 11
 
8Phillips JunctionClear CreekHomesteading included in 2022 trek 11
Food Pickup included in 2022 trek 11
Climb Mount Phillips not included in 2022 trek 11
Climb Comanche Peak not included in 2022 trek 11
 
9Apache SpringsPorcupineJicarilla Apache Life included in 2022 trek 11
Sweat Lodge included in 2022 trek 11
Homesteading not included in 2022 trek 11
 
10Apache Springs Conservation Project included in 2022 trek 11
Jicarilla Apache Life not included in 2022 trek 11
Sweat Lodge not included in 2022 trek 11
 
11American Creek Wildlife Conservation included in 2022 trek 11
Ernest T Seton History included in 2022 trek 11
 
12CHQ Homebound