| 2023 description: 'Begin your adventure by hiking out of Base Camp and make your way uphill to Magpie Camp. Learn valuable camping
procedures from your Ranger and then move up to Urraca Mesa. Here, the dedicated team of Philmont Staff, trained in
teambuilding skills are ready to turn your crew into a high performing machine! The next day is a short jaunt over to Crater
Lake and the Continental Tie & Lumber Co. for spar pole climbing and logging activities. Finish the evening with the most
scenic campfire you’ve ever experienced and enjoy the music as it ties your heart to this magical place. The next morning,
lace up your boots for your traverse up to Fowler Pass, down to Bonito Creek, up to Webster Pass, and down again to your
destination: Fish Camp, Waite Phillips’ favorite river retreat. After a quick fly-tying lesson, use your fly to try and catch a trout.
Next, press on toward Philmont’s rugged western boundary and enjoy the beautiful creek at the trail camp Porcupine. On your
way to Comanche Creek Camp, be sure to visit the homestead at Crooked Creek and tour their rustic homestead and help
with chopping wood or tending to the chickens. Rest up for the night so you can be ready to tackle Philmont's second highest
peak, Mount Phillips. Along the way, though, you will have a chance to meet the fur trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. at
Clear Creek, throw tomahawks with them, and tour their Trapper Cabin before making your way up the mountain. After a
memorable hike you’ll camp on the side of the mountain and prepare for the next days summit of Comanche Peak. The next
day will take you Sawmill for a unique experience in reloading your own 30.06 ammunition and firing it on their range. As you
make your way down the valley the next morning, be on the lookout for the gold prospectors and miners near Cyphers Mine
and try your hand at panning for gold before getting back on the trail. Your next stop is right around the corner at Lamberts
Mine. Wake up early and get moving the next morning, as you’ll need to get to Cimarroncito for resupply, but to also enjoy
their Rock Climbing programs. On your way to Clarks Fork, you’ll pass right by Waite Phillips’ Hunting Lodge, which is a
great place to soak in a little history if you have the time. You’ll want to make it to Clarks Fork in time for some Western Lore
program, a delicious Chuckwagon dinner, and their traditional cowboy campfire. Ride horses the next morning before heading
up to your last trail camp, Shaefers Pass. With the end in sight, your crew will be tired, but motivated as you hike the scenic
traverse over Shaefers Peak towards the Tooth. Enjoy the view atop the iconic Tooth of Time, then traverse Tooth Ridge as
you make your way back to Base Camp' |
| 2022 description: 'If your crew likes to fish, this itinerary is for you! Begin as you hike out of Base Camp and make your way uphill to Magpie
Camp. Nestled among the trees above Magpie is a dedicated team of Philmont Staff, trained in teambuilding skills and ready
to turn your crew into a high performing machine at Urraca Mesa! The next day is a short jaunt over to Crater Lake and the
Continental Tie & Lumber Co. for spar pole climbing and logging activities. Finish the evening with the most scenic campfire
you’ve ever experienced and enjoy the music as it ties your heart to this magical place. The next morning, lace up your boots
for your traverse up to Fowler Pass, down to Bonito Creek, up to Webster Pass, and down again to your destination: Fish
Camp, Waite Phillips’ favorite river retreat. After a quick fly-tying lesson, use your handmade fly to try and catch a trout. Next,
press on toward Philmont’s rugged western boundary and enjoy the beautiful creek at the trail camp Porcupine. Swing up to
Beaubien if you like and soak in some western lore if you have a chance! On your way to Wild Horse Camp, be sure to visit
the homestead at Crooked Creek and tour their rustic homestead and help with chopping wood or tending to the chickens.
Rest up for the night so you can be ready to tackle Philmont's second highest peak, Mount Phillips. Along the way, though,
you will have a chance to meet the fur trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. at Clear Creek. Get there early so you can
shoot the muzzle loading rifles and tour the Trapper Cabin before making your way up the mountain. After a memorable
summit, make your way to Comanche Peak for the night. Be on the lookout for the gold prospectors and miners near Cyphers
Mine and try your hand at panning for gold before getting back on the trail. Your next stop is Waite Phillips’ Hunting Lodge,
which is a great place to soak in the history and wet a fly in the reservoir! Head to Cimarroncito the next morning for resupply,
but also to enjoy their Rock Climbing and Rappelling programs. Next, head to Clarks Fork for some Western Lore program,
enjoy a delicious Chuckwagon dinner, and end the day at a traditional cowboy campfire. Ride horses the next morning before
heading up to your last trail camp, Shaefers Pass. With the end in sight, your crew will be tired, but motivated as you hike the
scenic traverse over Shaefers Peak towards the Tooth. Enjoy the view atop the iconic Tooth of Time, then traverse Tooth
Ridge as you make your way back to Base Camp.' |
| Day | 2023 Trek 13 Campsite | 2022 Trek 13 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Magpie | ||
| 3 | Urraca | ||
| 4 | Crater Lake | Conservation Project not included in 2023 trek 13 | |
| 5 | Fish Camp | Hike Webster Pass included in 2023 trek 13 Hike over Fowler Mesa not included in 2023 trek 13 Hike over Fowler Mesa not included in 2023 trek 13 | |
| 6 | Comanche Creek | Porcupine | Homesteading included in 2023 trek 13 Cabin Tour included in 2023 trek 13 Western Lore / Branding not included in 2023 trek 13 |
| 7 | Mt Phillips | Wild Horse | Rocky Mountain Fur Company included in 2023 trek 13 Climb Mount Phillips included in 2023 trek 13 Water included in 2023 trek 13 Tomahawks included in 2023 trek 13 Homesteading not included in 2023 trek 13 Cabin Tour not included in 2023 trek 13 |
| 8 | Sawmill | Comanche Peak | 30-06 Shooting/Reloading included in 2023 trek 13 Rocky Mountain Fur Company not included in 2023 trek 13 Climb Mount Phillips not included in 2023 trek 13 Water not included in 2023 trek 13 Tomahawks not included in 2023 trek 13 |
| 9 | Lamberts Mine | Hunting Lodge | Conservation Project included in 2023 trek 13 Fishing Opportunities not included in 2023 trek 13 Hunting Lodge Tour not included in 2023 trek 13 Mine Tour not included in 2023 trek 13 |
| 10 | Clarks Fork | Western Lore / Branding not included in 2023 trek 13 Demonstration Forest not included in 2023 trek 13 | |
| 11 | Shaefers Pass | Western Lore / Branding included in 2023 trek 13 | |
| 12 | CHQ Homebound |