2021 description: 'peaks Philmont has to offer: Little Costilla and/or Ash Mountain. Your journey begins at the Ponil Trailhead for the short hike to
Sioux where your Ranger can impart upon you the training that will benefit you for the rest of your trek. Begin your journey to the
North up to Rich Cabins and stay at the former homestead of the Rich Family. Help with the garden and caring for the animals,
then enjoy the evening family gathering to learn about the family and their history. Your next day will bring your crew into the Valle
Vidal to the Middle Ponil low impact camping site, and that much closer to your first mountaintop experience. Continue your hike
into the vast and beautiful Valle Vidal to make your way up to Little Costilla Camp. Your next conquest comes the next day in the
form of either Ash Mountain or Little Costilla! In June, climb Ash Mountain, as Little Costilla is closed to the public for elk calving
season. In July and August, climb Little Costilla or Ash Mountain... or both! Spend the night at McCrystal Creek Camp before
heading through Ring Place for a food pickup and some time to learn about weather. Ultimately, you will reach Seally Canyon for
an opportunity to learn search and rescue and wilderness medicine skills from a highly trained staff. Continue the journey back to
Philmont and crossover at Dan Beard. Enjoy the opportunity to practice team building and communication skills on their challenge
course. Spend the night at Philmont’s newest trail camp, Rabbit Ear. The next leg of your journey brings you to the home of the
Cimarron & Northwestern Ry. The section gang there will have you building a railroad in no time and will treat you with an
outstanding campfire performance you will never forget. Early to rise, as your next to last day on the trail will bring you to the
Indian Writings for an early morning conservation project time, and then over to Chase Cow Camp to enjoy their rockclimbing and
rappelling programs. Hike to the former headquarters of the Chase Ranch and tour their historic home before making your bus
pickup time and your journey back to base camp.'
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