2016 description: 'If your crew is up for the challenge… they will enjoy every second of Philmont's CHALLENGE COURSE TREK! This trek will
climb over Baldy Mountain, test your limits on the challenge course, provide an envelope of initiative games (and Leave No
Trace games) to open trail camps, and daringly master the High Ropes COPE Course to top off the experience! Begin by
visiting the Continental Tie and Lumber Company at Pueblano, where your crew will climb spar poles, cut railroad ties, and
be entertained by the loggers at their Company Meeting Campfire before camping at Pueblano Ruins for the night. Enjoy
hiking alongside the lush South Ponil Creek on your way to check out Lucien Maxwell's Aztec Mine at French Henry. Your
two day stay at Baldy Town will enable you to climb Baldy and shoot black powder rifles at Miranda. Next, hike to Head of
Dean to encounter your first challenge course experience! Upon completion of the course, your Crew Leader and
Wilderness Pledge Guia will each be given an envelope of initiative games. Work on a trail project with the Conservation
Department near Visto Grande and complete the first set of initiative games at Hawkeye Camp. Hike on and complete the
Leave No Trace initiative games at Webster Parks. Be sure to check out Window Rock and take a tour of Waite Phillips
Hunting Lodge. Your crew will then overcome another challenge when they test their rock climbing skills at Miners Park on
the following morning. Hike to Urraca Mesa to participate in advanced challenge course events and lead the staff through
an initiative game or two of your own! Enjoy the evening campfire, but be sure to get your rest so you can wake up and
watch the sunrise from Inspiration Point, before side hiking the Tooth of Time from Stockade Ridge Camp! The final
challenge will be to overcome your fears at the High Ropes COPE Course!'
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