2014 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 standard rock routes and give you a hands on learning experience, before providing you with an opportunity to climb
several newly established routes not previously used at Philmont. Start your trek with a cool root beer at the Ponil cantina
before spending the night at Bent. Hike over Wilson Mesa on your way to climb spar poles, cut cross ties, and enjoy the
Company Meeting Campfire at Pueblano before camping at Pueblano Ruins for the night. Next, hike the South Ponil Creek
to French Henry and explore Lucien Maxwell's Aztec Mine on your way to historic Baldy Town. A two day stay at Baldy
Town will give you time to climb Baldy Mountain and throw tomahawks at Miranda. Then, hike to Head of Dean to
participate in challenge events that will bring your crew together. Continue your journey to Dean Cow, where your crew will
participate in the first round of rock climbing & rappelling. You will also test your knot skills at an “Anchor Rodeo." Practice
those knots on your way to Harlan where you will shoot shotguns and race burros after dinner. You will then work on a trail
project with the Conservation Department before camping at Devil's Wash Basin. From there, hike to Cimarroncito for your
second day of rock climbing. See if you can make it around the climbing wall and test your knots with the Cimarroncito
staff. Put those knot skills to use during the advanced rock climbing instruction on your second day, climbing several new
routes near Cimarroncito. Be sure to hike through Hidden Valley and by Window Rock before touring Waite Phillips Hunting
Lodge. Continue to the Cimarroncito Reservoir and Demonstration Forest on your way to the Cimarroncito Turnaround.
Next stop… Base Camp!'
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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.'
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