Compare 2017 Trek 12 to 2016 Trek 9


2017 description: 'This program intense trek follows rushing streams, discovers mountain meadows, and traverses lofty peaks across Philmont’s South and Central Country. Hone your land navigation skills at Zastrow before camping at Rayado River for the night. Next, hike through Abreu and drink a cool root beer at the cantina before helping the staff at Carson Meadows with a search and rescue mission that will challenge your crew to work together. From there, enjoy the hike to Crags through the Notch and be one of the lucky few to sleep at the bottom of Rayado Canyon. Stellar views of Rayado, Crater, and Lookout Peaks will be seen from the trail on your way to Fish Camp where you will get to tour Waite Phillips' lodge at the intersection of the Agua Fria and Rayado Creeks. Enjoy the hike up the Agua Fria to pristine Lost Cabin Camp. The next morning at Apache Springs, encounter the Jicarilla and shoot 3-D archery targets before setting off to the homestead at Crooked Creek. Tomahawks, mountain living, and booming .50 caliber muzzle loading rifles await you at Clear Creek. The hike up Mt. Phillips will be tough, but seeing Wheeler Peak, the Moreno Valley, and Baldy Mountain is something your crew will never forget. Hike over Comanche Peak to Red Hills and then over the beautiful highline between Big Red and Bonito Peak. Swing down to Beaubien for roping, branding, horse rides, a chuckwagon dinner, and cowboy campfire. Hike Trail Peak on your way to visit the Continental Tie & Lumber Company at Crater Lake. Enjoy the Company Meeting Campfire and working on a trail construction project with the Conservation Department. Your final challenge awaits… the Tooth of Time!'

2016 description: 'This program intense trek follows rushing streams, discovers mountain meadows, and traverses lofty peaks across Philmont’s South and Central Country. You will start your trek with a visit to famous pioneer Kit Carson’s home along the Santa Fe Trail before camping at Rayado River for the night. Next, hike through Abreu and drink a cool root beer at the cantina before helping the staff at Carson Meadows with a search and rescue mission that will challenge your crew to work together. From there, enjoy the hike to Crags through the Notch and be one of the lucky few to sleep at the bottom of Rayado Canyon. Stellar views of Rayado, Crater, and Lookout Peaks will be seen from the trail on your way to Fish Camp where you will learn to tie flies and fish just as Waite Phillips enjoyed doing at the intersection of the Agua Fria and Rayado Creeks. Encounter the Jicarilla at pristine Apache Springs and work on a trail project with the Conservation Department near Buck Creek. Next, you'll learn how to homestead at Crooked Creek before hiking to Porcupine, which is guaranteed to be memorable as it is one of Philmont's most beautiful trail camps. Tomahawks, mountain living, and booming .50 caliber black powder rifles await you at Clear Creek. The hike up Mt. Phillips will be tough, but seeing Wheeler Peak, the Moreno Valley, and Baldy Mountain is something your crew will never forget. Hike over Comanche Peak to Red Hills and then over the beautiful highline between Big Red and Bonito Peak. Swing down to Beaubien for roping, branding, a chuckwagon dinner, and cowboy campfire. Hike Trail Peak on your way to visit the Continental Tie and Lumber Company at Crater Lake. Enjoy the Company Meeting Campfire and rock climbing at Miners Park. Your final challenge… the Tooth of Time!'

Day2017 Trek 12 Campsite2016 Trek 9 CampsiteProgram Differences
1Trailbound Tent City  
2Rayado River Land Navigation / GPS Technology included in 2017 trek 12
Tour Kit Carson Home not included in 2017 trek 12
 
3Crags Mexican Homestead included in 2017 trek 12
Cantina not included in 2017 trek 12
 
4Lost CabinApache Springs CampJicarilla Apache Life not included in 2017 trek 12
 
5Crooked CreekApache Springs CampHomesteading included in 2017 trek 12
Jicarilla Apache Life included in 2017 trek 12
Pickup Food included in 2017 trek 12
Sweat Lodge not included in 2017 trek 12
 
6Clear CreekPorcupine CampBlack Powder Rifle included in 2017 trek 12
Rocky Mountain Fur Company included in 2017 trek 12
Homesteading not included in 2017 trek 12
Pickup Food not included in 2017 trek 12
 
7Red HillsClear Creek CampMount Phillips included in 2017 trek 12
108 included in 2017 trek 12
Black Powder Rifle not included in 2017 trek 12
Rocky Mountain Fur Company not included in 2017 trek 12
 
8BeaubienRed Hills CampEvening Campfire included in 2017 trek 12
Western Lore included in 2017 trek 12
Hike over Big Red included in 2017 trek 12
095 included in 2017 trek 12
Mount Phillips not included in 2017 trek 12
095 not included in 2017 trek 12
 
9Beaubien Horse Rides included in 2017 trek 12
Western Lore not included in 2017 trek 12
Hike over Big Red not included in 2017 trek 12
040 not included in 2017 trek 12
040 not included in 2017 trek 12
 
10Crater Lake 129 included in 2017 trek 12
Continental Tie & Lumber not included in 2017 trek 12
Conservation not included in 2017 trek 12
129 not included in 2017 trek 12
 
11Shaefers Pass Conservation included in 2017 trek 12
Pickup Food not included in 2017 trek 12
 
12Homebound Tent City