| 2013 description: 'If your crew is interested in rock climbing, this “Climbing Trek” will be their first choice! This trek will give you an opportunity to
climb at both Dean Cow and Cimarroncito. Your two day stay at Cimarroncito will give you a chance to climb the participant
routes, but also give you a “hands on” learning experience and an opportunity to climb several new advanced routes previously not
used at Philmont. Start your trek with a cool root beer at the Ponil cantina before spending a day with the Continental Tie and
Lumber Company at Pueblano. You will climb spar poles, cut cross ties, and enjoy an evening of music/stories at the logger’s
“Company Meeting” campfire. From there, shoot booming .50 caliber black powder rifles at Miranda and use a two day stay at
Ute Meadows to climb Baldy Mountain, explore Lucien Maxwell’s Aztec Mine, and visit historic Baldy Town. You will then hike to
Head of Dean for initiative games and challenge events that will bring your crew together. Continue your journey to Dean Cow for
the first round of rock climbing and an “Anchor Rodeo” to teach/test knot skills. Practice those knots on your way to Harlan where
you will learn to reload your own shotgun shells before firing them at our scenic range. Make your way to Devil’s Wash Basin
before heading to Cimarroncito for your second day of rock climbing. See if you can make it around “The Wall” before testing your
knots again with the Cimarroncito staff. Put those knot skills to use with some advanced instruction on your second day, climbing
several new routes near Cimarroncito. Cap off your trek with a tour of Waite Phillips’ Hunting Lodge and a hike to Window Rock
where your crew can reflect on their journey together.' |
| Day | 2013 Trek 15 Campsite | 2012 Trek 15 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | Trailbound Tent City | ||
| 2 | Sioux | ||
| 3 | Pueblano Ruins | Pueblano | Hike over Wilson Mesa included in 2013 trek 15 |
| 4 | Baldy Town | Ute Meadows | Blacksmithing included in 2013 trek 15 Gold Mining & Panning included in 2013 trek 15 Muzzle Loading Rifles not included in 2013 trek 15 Mountain Man Rendezvous not included in 2013 trek 15 |
| 5 | Baldy Town | Ute Meadows | Mountain Man Rendezvous included in 2013 trek 15 Tomahawks included in 2013 trek 15 Blacksmithing not included in 2013 trek 15 Gold Mining & Panning not included in 2013 trek 15 |
| 6 | Upper Dean Cow | ||
| 7 | Dean Cow | ||
| 8 | Vaca | Harlan | Burro Racing included in 2013 trek 15 Pick Up Burros not included in 2013 trek 15 12 Gauge Shotgun shooting/reloading not included in 2013 trek 15 Conservation Project not included in 2013 trek 15 |
| 9 | Devils Wash Basin | Conservation Project included in 2013 trek 15 | |
| 10 | Cimarroncito | ||
| 11 | Cimarroncito | ||
| 12 | Homebound Tent City |