| 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!' |
| Day | 2017 Trek 12 Campsite | 2016 Trek 9 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | Trailbound Tent City | ||
| 2 | Rayado River | Land Navigation / GPS Technology included in 2017 trek 12 Kit Carson Museum not included in 2017 trek 12 | |
| 3 | Crags | New Mexican Homestead included in 2017 trek 12 Cantina not included in 2017 trek 12 | |
| 4 | Lost Cabin | Apache Springs | Jicarilla Apache Life not included in 2017 trek 12 |
| 5 | Crooked Creek | Apache Springs | Homesteading included in 2017 trek 12 Jicarilla Apache Life included in 2017 trek 12 Food Pickup included in 2017 trek 12 Sweat Lodge not included in 2017 trek 12 |
| 6 | Clear Creek | Porcupine | Muzzle Loading Rifles included in 2017 trek 12 Rocky Mountain Fur Company included in 2017 trek 12 Homesteading not included in 2017 trek 12 Food Pickup not included in 2017 trek 12 |
| 7 | Red Hills | Clear Creek | Climb Mount Phillips included in 2017 trek 12 Climb Comanche Peak included in 2017 trek 12 Muzzle Loading Rifles not included in 2017 trek 12 Rocky Mountain Fur Company not included in 2017 trek 12 |
| 8 | Beaubien | Red Hills | Campfire included in 2017 trek 12 Western Lore / Branding included in 2017 trek 12 Climb Big Red included in 2017 trek 12 Climb Bonito Peak included in 2017 trek 12 Climb Mount Phillips not included in 2017 trek 12 Climb Comanche Peak not included in 2017 trek 12 |
| 9 | Beaubien | Horse Rides included in 2017 trek 12 Western Lore / Branding not included in 2017 trek 12 Climb Big Red not included in 2017 trek 12 Climb Bonito Peak not included in 2017 trek 12 Cowboy Campfire not included in 2017 trek 12 | |
| 10 | Crater Lake | Hike over Fowler Mesa included in 2017 trek 12 Continental Tie & Lumber not included in 2017 trek 12 Conservation Project not included in 2017 trek 12 Company Meeting not included in 2017 trek 12 | |
| 11 | Shaefers Pass | Conservation Project included in 2017 trek 12 Food Pickup not included in 2017 trek 12 | |
| 12 | Homebound Tent City |