2022 description: 'This traverse of the North Country historical timeline starts off by exploring the site of the first confirmed T-Rex track in the
world! Move on to Indian Writings the next day to learn about some of the oldest historical sites on the ranch, the many
petroglyphs found in the canyon, as well as the pit house excavation site. Continue up the North Ponil Canyon to the site of
Metcalf Station and try your hands as a railroader for the day before settling in to Horse Canyon trail camp. Hike down
beautiful Horse Canyon to the original base camp and headquarters of Philmont at Ponil. Ride horses, enjoy a nice cold root
beer at the Cantina and spend the rest of the day enjoying the western lore programs, a delicious chuckwagon dinner, and an
exciting Cantina Show to top off the day. Pick up your burros then head over to Pueblano to spend time with the loggers of the
Continental Tie & Lumber Co. to experience the thrill of spar pole climbing and enjoy a great campfire program. Get ready, as
the next morning you will be heading up into the mountains and cooler nights at higher elevations. First, drop off your burros at
Miranda and get a glimpse of what a Mountain Man Rendezvous might have looked like and enjoy a friendly tomahawk
throwing competition. Your next two nights are at a beautiful camp called Ute Meadows, in the shadow of Baldy Mountain.
You will have a layover day where you can summit Baldy Mountain, and then, if you are up for the challenge, hike down to
Copper Park and French Henry to visit Lucien Maxwell’s Aztec Mine. Get some rest after a long day and make your way to
Baldy Skyline, then down the trail to Head of Dean to test your crew's teamwork skills. Your next stop is not the North Pole,
but Santa Claus! Reload 12-gauge shotshells before heading down to the range to do some shooting! Your last night on the
trail is at Cimarroncita, where you can learn about Hunter Safety and try out the new Laser Shooting Range! You'll make the
short hike the next morning to the Ute Park Trailhead to load up on the bus for the journey back to Base Camp.'
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2021 description: 'If your crew likes to fish, this itinerary is for you! Begin as you hop off the bus at Lover’s Leap and make your way uphill to Urraca
Camp. Nestled among the trees is a dedicated team of Philmont Staff, trained in teambuilding skils and ready to turn your crew
into a high performing machine! Descend from Urraca to the flowing waters of the Rayado River and stop for a root beer and visit
the homestead of the Abreu family before heading to your trail camp, Aquila. The next day is a short jaunt over to Crater Lake and
the Continental Tie & Lumber Co., but be sure to arrive early to complete your service project! 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. Lace up your boots,
because the next day’s traverse is 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 some fishing 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. Throw some tomahawks 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 before heading down to Hunting Lodge. Be on the lookout for the gold prospectors and miners near Cyphers Mine, and try
your hand at panning for gold and touring the Contention Mine. Waite Phillips’ Hunting Lodge is a great place to soak in the
history and wet a fly in the reservoir! At Clarks Fork, saddle up for a horse ride, enjoy a delicious Chuckwagon dinner, and end the
day at a traditional cowboy campfire. 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.'
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