2014 description: 'This Valle Vidal itinerary will enable your crew to see an incredible assortment of wildlife, enjoy enormous grass filled vegas,
hike through beautiful ponderosa pine stands, and view the rugged mountains to the north of Philmont! You will also have
the opportunity to let pack burros carry a portion of your gear! Start off by seeing the world’s only confirmed T-Rex track
and tour the fascinating petroglyphs left by the Ancestral Puebloan people at Indian Writings. Be one of the first crews to
experience Philmont's newest staff camp, Metcalf Station! Hear the pinging of hammers echo off the canyon walls and
enjoy music in the evening. Continue on and help the staff with an important search and rescue at Seally Canyon. You will
then visit the historic Ring Place for folk weather forecasting and then to Whiteman Vega to ride some of New Mexico's
finest mountain biking trails. Work with the Conservation Department on the bike trail before hiking west across the mesa
to visit the ruins at the top of McCrystal Creek. Enjoy an unparalleled opportunity to view Philmont's skyline from the north
meadow. Hike through Beatty Lakes on your way to Dan Beard for challenge events that are sure to bring your crew
together. Next, enjoy Cowboy Action Shooting, branding, roping, a chuckwagon dinner, cantina show, horse rides, and a
cowboy breakfast at Ponil! Pick up pack burros and you'll be off to climb spar poles with the Continental Tie and Lumber
Company at Pueblano. Shoot booming .50 caliber black powder rifles and side hike Baldy Mountain from Miranda before
reflecting on the journey while wathcing the Sunset at Santa Claus. Hike down Bear Canyon. Next stop... Base Camp!'
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