| 2024 description: 'This program packed itinerary loops through the Philmont North Country and combines high peaks and beautiful vistas with
southwest history. The adventure begins with a bus from Base Camp to the Six-Mile Gate Trailhead and a short hike to the first
confirmed T-Rex footprint in the world. You’ll make your way to Horse Canyon trail camp where your Ranger will pass on
important skills. Head up the North Ponil Canyon to Indian Writings where you will see ancestral Puebloan petroglyphs and
archeology sites. Listen for the echo of the mauls striking spikes as you make your way to Metcalf Station to learn what life
was like on the railroad and enjoy great music and stories at the evening campfire. Your next day at Dan Beard will put your
crew to the test on their challenge course. With your teamwork solidified, you’ll head into the Valle Vidal the next morning and
make your way to Ring Place Camp. Here you will get to enjoy the excitement of Mountain Biking during the day and the
splendor of the night sky during their astronomy program. Put your Leave No Trace skills to use at Iris Park the next night and
again at Upper Greenwood camp where you'll stage for your ascent of Baldy. Climbing to the top of the 12,441 ft. Baldy
Mountain is sure to be the highlight of your Philmont adventure! You’ll also enjoy the loop through Copper Park and on to the
Aztec Mine at French Henry, eventually ending up back at the old mining town at Baldy Town for a mining history lesson. Your
next day is just a short hike to Miranda where you will have plenty of time for muzzle loading rifles, tomahawks and the Fur
Trapper rendezvous. You’ll be assigned your burro the next morning and learn how to care for it and pack it properly before
you head up to Baldy Skyline. Your crew and your beast of burden will then head over to the Continental Tie and Lumber Co.
at Pueblano where your crew can learn the history of the logging operation and try your hands at cutting and forming a rail tie
or other project. Ultimately, you will head to Ponil, where you drop off your burro and reward yourself with a cold root beer at
the cantina. Chow down on a delicious chuckwagon dinner and prepare to be entertained at the evening show. The next
morning you can try your hand at Cowboy Action Shooting before hiking to the trailhead for the bus ride back to base camp.
What a trek!' |
| 2023 description: 'This program packed itinerary loops through the Philmont North Country and combines high peaks and beautiful vistas with
southwest history. The adventure begins with a bus from Base Camp to the Six-Mile Gate Trailhead and a short hike to the first
confirmed T-Rex footprint in the world. You’ll make your way to Anasazi trail camp where your Ranger will pass on important
skills. Head up the North Ponil Canyon to Indian Writings where you will see ancestral Puebloan petroglyphs and archeology
sites. Listen for the echo of the mauls striking spikes as you make your way to Metcalf Station to learn what life was like on the
railroad. You’ll help rebuild the railroad and enjoy great music and stories at the evening campfire. The next day you will head
to Sioux and visit Ponil, where you will have the chance to do Cowboy Action Shooting, roping, and branding. Reward yourself
with a cold root beer at the cantina, chow down on a delicious chuckwagon meal and prepare to be entertained at the evening
Cantina Show! You’ll be assigned your burro and learn how to care for it and pack it properly the next morning before you
head up the North Ponil River to the Continental Tie and Lumber Co. at Pueblano where your crew can climb spar poles and
make rail ties before enjoying yet another amazing campfire performance. Move on up to the brand new trail camp 'Placer' for
a layover and prepare yourself with rest and reflection before your ascent of Philmont's highest peak. Climbing to the top of
the 12,441 ft. Baldy Mountain is sure to be the highlight of your Philmont adventure! You’ll also enjoy the loop through Copper
Park and on to the Aztec Mine at French Henry, eventually ending up back at the old mining town at Baldy Town for resupply.
Your next day is just a short hike to Miranda where you will have plenty of time for muzzle loading rifles, tomahawks and the
mountain man rendezvous. Challenge course events at Head of Dean will help your crew build confidence and teamwork.
Shoot on over to Santa Claus camp where you will load your own shells before heading down to the range to shoot 12-gauge
shotguns. Your final full day of hiking will take you to Flume Canyon trail camp before heading to the Ponil Trailhead for your
trip back to Base Camp. What a trek' |
| Day | 2024 Trek 16 Campsite | 2023 Trek 19 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Horse Canyon | Anasazi | |
| 3 | Metcalf Station | ||
| 4 | Dan Beard | Sioux | Challenge Events included in 2024 trek 16 Cantina not included in 2024 trek 16 Chuck Wagon Dinner not included in 2024 trek 16 Campfire not included in 2024 trek 16 Western Lore / Branding not included in 2024 trek 16 Food Pickup not included in 2024 trek 16 Cowboy Action Shooting not included in 2024 trek 16 |
| 5 | Ring Place | Pueblano | Astronomy included in 2024 trek 16 Mountain Biking included in 2024 trek 16 Food Pickup included in 2024 trek 16 Pick Up Burros not included in 2024 trek 16 Crosscut Saws / Tie making not included in 2024 trek 16 |
| 6 | Iris Park | Placer | Low Impact Camping included in 2024 trek 16 Conservation Project included in 2024 trek 16 Return Burros not included in 2024 trek 16 spar pole climbing not included in 2024 trek 16 |
| 7 | Upper Greenwood | Placer | Low Impact Camping included in 2024 trek 16 Water included in 2024 trek 16 Gold Mining & Panning not included in 2024 trek 16 Climb Baldy Mountain not included in 2024 trek 16 Food Pickup not included in 2024 trek 16 Mine Tour not included in 2024 trek 16 |
| 8 | Baldy Town | Miranda | Gold Mining & Panning included in 2024 trek 16 Climb Baldy Mountain included in 2024 trek 16 Food Pickup included in 2024 trek 16 Mine Tour included in 2024 trek 16 Muzzle Loading Rifles not included in 2024 trek 16 Mountain Man Rendezvous not included in 2024 trek 16 Tomahawks not included in 2024 trek 16 |
| 9 | Miranda | Head of Dean | Muzzle Loading Rifles included in 2024 trek 16 Mountain Man Rendezvous included in 2024 trek 16 Tomahawks included in 2024 trek 16 Challenge Events not included in 2024 trek 16 |
| 10 | Baldy Skyline | Santa Claus | Pick Up Burros included in 2024 trek 16 12 Gauge Shotgun shooting/reloading not included in 2024 trek 16 |
| 11 | Ponil | Flume Canyon | Chuck Wagon Dinner included in 2024 trek 16 Western Lore / Branding included in 2024 trek 16 Cantina Show included in 2024 trek 16 Return Burros included in 2024 trek 16 Tie making / Crosscut Saws included in 2024 trek 16 Conservation Project not included in 2024 trek 16 |
| 12 | CHQ Homebound | Cowboy Action Shooting included in 2024 trek 16 |