Compare 2009 Trek 12-18 to 2008 Trek 12-16


2009 description: 'Two sets of layover days allow your crew to participate in lots of program on this 67 mile trek. The Continental Tie and Lumber Company at Crater Lake, where you actually climb tall spar poles with gaffs and a climbing belt, starts off your trek. There are two opportunities to shoot a black powder rifle as you visit Black Mountain and Clear Creek. Western lore, boot branding and a chuck wagon dinner, await your crew at Philmont’s famous Beaubien. Side hikes to Trail Peak from Beaubien and Hidden Valley from Cimarroncito, as well as rock climbing, make this itinerary one of the most program packed!"Rededication to Scouting" ceremony.'

2008 description: 'Two sets of layover days allow your crew to participate in lots of program on this 67 mile trek. The Continental Tie and Lumber Company at Crater Lake, where you actually climb tall spar poles with gaffs and a climbing belt, starts off your trek. There are two opportunities to shoot a 50 caliber black powder rifle as you visit Black Mountain and Clear Creek camps. Western lore, complete with horse rides, boot branding and a chuck wagon dinner, await your crew at Philmont's famous Beaubien Camp. Side hikes to Trail Peak from Beaubien and Hidden Valley from Cimarroncito Camp, as well as rock climbing, make this itinerary one of the most program packed!'

Day2009 Trek 18 Campsite2008 Trek 16 CampsiteProgram Differences
1Trailbound Tent City  
2Lover's Leap Camp  
3Crater Lake Camp  
4Black Mountain Camp  
5Beaubien Camp  
6Beaubien Camp  
7Porcupine CampWild Horse 
8Mt Phillips Camp Water not included in 2009 trek 18
 
9Cimarroncito Camp Environmental Awareness not included in 2009 trek 18
 
10Cimarroncito Camp  
11Tooth Ridge Camp  
12Homebound Tent City