| 2012 description: 'This great itinerary will give you plenty of options for exciting program, bagging rugged mountains, and enjoying several of
Philmont’s coolest canyons. Start by hiking over Lovers Leap on your way to visit the Continental Tie and Lumber Company at
Crater Lake. There, you will climb spar poles, cut railroad ties, and take part in the loggers’ “Company Meeting” at a most
picturesque campfire bowl overlooking the Tooth of Time. From there, choose whether you want to hike up luscious North Fork
Urraca Creek or if you are up for climbing Black Mountain on your way to Black Mountain Camp. Post-Civil War soldiers will
welcome you to their outpost and show you how to shoot their booming .58 caliber black powder rifles. From there, swing by
Beaubien to brand boots and test your roping skills on your way to Lookout Meadow. Be kind of quiet as you’re approaching the
meadow so you can see the small herd of elk that often frequents the Lookout Meadow and the surrounding peaks. You’ll then
head to Buck Creek before starting the uphill climb towards Mount Phillips. While the climb will be challenging, seeing the sunset
over Wheeler Peak and the Moreno Valley will be something your crew never forgets. Drop down to Sawmill where our world class
.30-06 reloading room and shooting range is guaranteed to be a highlight of your trek. You will then hike down luscious Sawmill
and Grouse Canyon on the way to Cimarroncito where several new routes are waiting to be climbed and rappelled by your crew.
Visit the Hunting Lodge, Demonstration Forest, and Clark’s Fork before climbing the Tooth of Time and hiking into Base Camp.' |
| 2011 description: 'Two sets of layover days allow your crew to participate in lots of program on this 67 mile trek. The
Continental Tie & 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 black powder rifles as you
visit Black Mountain and Clear Creek camps. Western lore, complete with horse rides, 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 and an opportunity to visit the
Demonstration Forest, make this itinerary one of the most program packed!' |
| Day | 2012 Trek 22 Campsite | 2011 Trek 18 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | Trailbound Tent City | ||
| 2 | Lover's Leap | ||
| 3 | Crater Lake | ||
| 4 | Black Mountain | Food Pickup included in 2012 trek 22 | |
| 5 | Lookout Meadow | Beaubien | Campfire not included in 2012 trek 22 Horse Rides not included in 2012 trek 22 |
| 6 | Buck Creek | Beaubien | Fishing Opportunities included in 2012 trek 22 Fly Tying included in 2012 trek 22 Rayado Lodge Tour included in 2012 trek 22 Food Pickup included in 2012 trek 22 Chuck Wagon Dinner not included in 2012 trek 22 Climb Trail Peak not included in 2012 trek 22 |
| 7 | Mt Phillips | Porcupine | Rocky Mountain Fur Company included in 2012 trek 22 Water included in 2012 trek 22 Homesteading not included in 2012 trek 22 Food Pickup not included in 2012 trek 22 |
| 8 | Upper Sawmill | Mt Phillips | 30-06 Shooting/Reloading included in 2012 trek 22 Rocky Mountain Fur Company not included in 2012 trek 22 Climb Mount Phillips not included in 2012 trek 22 Water not included in 2012 trek 22 |
| 9 | Cimarroncito | Food Pickup included in 2012 trek 22 | |
| 10 | Cimarroncito | Food Pickup not included in 2012 trek 22 Demonstration Forest not included in 2012 trek 22 | |
| 11 | Tooth Ridge | Visiting Forester included in 2012 trek 22 | |
| 12 | Homebound Tent City | Hike in via Tooth Ridge Trail included in 2012 trek 22 |