Compare 2024 Trek 12-15 to 2023 Trek 12-28


2024 description: 'This trek tours Philmont's South Country, and the adventure begins at the Zastrow Trailhead to Toothache Springs for more Ranger Training. Your next day wraps you around Fowler Mesa to Crater Lake where you can live like a logger, climb spar poles and swing a broad axe to make cross ties. Get your rest, a big day of hiking takes you over Fowlers Pass, over Trail Peak, and down the long open meadows to Beaubien. Take a load off and learn western skills before taking the short hike to Phillips Junction for the night. Head to Fish Camp where you can learn about Waite Phillips and his Rayado Lodge and then head up the river to stay at Aqua Fria camp. Apache Springs awaits you the next day, where you can try 3D Archery and learn about the history of the Jicarilla Apache. The sunset hike and view of the Garcia Park meadows from the fence line is not to be missed! Your next day will have you pay a visit to the homesteaders at Crooked Creek and help them with their daily tasks. The fur trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. at Clear Creek will test your skill at tomahawk throwing before you begin your ascent of Mt. Phillips. After a night of rest, head down the mountain to summit Comanche Peak on your way to Thunder Ridge for the night. Your next stop brings you to the prospectors and miners at Cyphers Mine. Try your luck in the mine or panning for gold and enjoy the evening Stomp! On your next leg of your journey, stop at Cimarroncito for their climbing gym. Stop at the Demonstration Forest on your way to Clarks Fork for roping, branding, and horse rides. The Chuckwagon dinner and campfire is sure to make for a memorable final night! Fill up with water and hit the trail early to finish your trek strong with a summit of Shaefers Peak and the famed Tooth of Time. Conjure up your memories from your trek as you hike the ridge down to Base Camp to complete this amazing experience.'

2023 description: 'This trek tours Philmont's South Country, and into the UU Bar Ranch along the southern boundary of the ranch. The adventure begins at the Zastrow Trailhead and a hike through Zastrow Camp to Abreu. Your next day wraps you around Fowler Mesa to Crater Lake where you can live like a logger, climb spar poles and swing a broad axe to make cross ties. Get your rest, a big day of hiking takes you over Fowlers Pass, over Trail Peak, and down the long open meadows to Beaubien. Take a load off and learn western skills before taking the short hike to Phillips Junction. Head to Fish Camp where you can learn about Waite Phillips and his Rayado Lodge and then head up the river to stay at Aqua Fria camp. Apache Springs awaits you the next day, where you can try 3D Archery and learn about the history of the Jicarilla Apache. The sunset hike and view of the Garcia Park meadows from the fence line is not to be missed! Your next day will have you pay a visit to the homesteaders at Crooked Creek and help them with their daily tasks. The fur trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. at Clear Creek will test your skill at tomahawk throwing before you begin your ascent of Mt. Phillips. After a night of rest, head down the mountain towards Sawmill where you will try your hand at reloading and shooting .30-06 rifles. Your next stop brings you to the prospectors and miners at Cyphers Mine. Try your luck in the mine or panning for gold and enjoy the evening Stomp! On your next leg of your journey, enjoy a tour of Hunting Lodge or stop at the Demonstration Forest on your way to Clarks Fork for roping, branding, and horse rides. The Chuckwagon dinner and campfire is sure to make for a memorable final night! Fill up with water and hit the trail early to finish your trek strong with a summit of Shaefers Peak and the famed Tooth of Time. Conjure up your memories from your trek as you hike the ridge down to Base Camp to complete this amazing experience'

Day2024 Trek 15 Campsite2023 Trek 28 CampsiteProgram Differences
1CHQ Trailbound  
2Toothache SpringsAbreu 
3Crater Lake  
4Phillips Junction Conservation Project included in 2024 trek 15
Food Pickup not included in 2024 trek 15
 
5Agua Fria  
6Apache Springs  
7Crooked Creek  
8Mt Phillips  
9Thunder RidgeSawmillWater included in 2024 trek 15
30-06 Shooting/Reloading not included in 2024 trek 15
Food Pickup not included in 2024 trek 15
 
10Cyphers Mine Conservation Project not included in 2024 trek 15
 
11Clarks Fork Food Pickup included in 2024 trek 15
Hunting Lodge Tour not included in 2024 trek 15
 
12CHQ Homebound Climb Shaefer's Peak included in 2024 trek 15