| 2013 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.' |
| 2012 description: 'This program filled itinerary will give you an opportunity to visit some of Philmont’s finest meadows while you hike over Wilson
Mesa, Baldy Mountain, Black Mountain, and Urraca Mesa! Start your trek off with a cool root beer at Ponil before hiking up the
Middle Ponil to Bent for the night. From there, you’ll enjoy the hike to the top of Wilson Mesa which has some of the best views of
Baldy Mountain and the Valle Vidal to the north. Make your way down to Pueblano to visit the Continental Tie and Lumber
Company where you will climb spar poles and cut cross ties as you relive the life of a logger in the 1920’s. Enjoy the hike up to
Baldy Skyline where you will enjoy the cool crisp air at 9,000 feet for the night. Check out the gorgeous view and beautiful
wildflowers at Ewells Park before trekking to Baldy Town. A two day stay at Baldy Town will give you the chance to climb Baldy
Mountain, explore Lucien Maxwell’s Aztec Mine, and tour historic French Henry. Next, you will hike to Miranda where tomahawks
and the booming sound of .50 caliber black powder rifles are sure to interest your crew. Enjoy hiking down the pristine meadow on
your way to participate in initiative games and challenge events at Head of Dean. From HOD, you will continue your journey south
to Visto Grande, where you will be able to review your Baldy ascent from one of several campsites with beautiful views of the Ute
Park valley. You will then enjoy the hike across Deer Lake Mesa on your way to Webster Parks. There, you will rest easy as the
wind blows through the aspen leaves. Tour Waite Phillips’ Hunting Lodge, visit the Demonstration Forest, and brand your boots at
Clark’s Fork before heading over Shaefer’s Pass to Miners Park. Challenge yourself and test your rock climbing skills before making
your way to Aguila for the night. Your crew will be able to reflect on the journey as you look out into the Rayado River valley. Be
sure to wake up early and watch the colors change as first light hits the plains. Enjoy the hike to Zastrow where your crew will test
their land navigation skills on a great geocache course. Cap off your trek with a Dutch oven dessert, the “Rededication to
Scouting” program, and a tour of pioneer Kit Carson’s former home!' |
| Day | 2013 Trek 22 Campsite | 2012 Trek 25 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | Trailbound Tent City | ||
| 2 | Bent | ||
| 3 | Baldy Skyline | Hike over Wilson Mesa included in 2013 trek 22 Continental Tie & Lumber not included in 2013 trek 22 | |
| 4 | Black Horse | Baldy Town | Conservation Project included in 2013 trek 22 Tour Historic Baldy Town not included in 2013 trek 22 |
| 5 | Black Horse | Baldy Town | |
| 6 | Head of Dean | Mountain Man Rendezvous not included in 2013 trek 22 | |
| 7 | Visto Grande | ||
| 8 | Clarks Fork | Webster Parks | Chuck Wagon Dinner included in 2013 trek 22 Campfire included in 2013 trek 22 Western Lore / Branding included in 2013 trek 22 Hike via Hidden Valley / Window Rock included in 2013 trek 22 Visiting Forester included in 2013 trek 22 Food Pickup not included in 2013 trek 22 Water not included in 2013 trek 22 |
| 9 | Miner's Park | Horse Rides included in 2013 trek 22 Climb Tooth of Time included in 2013 trek 22 Hunting Lodge Tour not included in 2013 trek 22 Western Lore / Branding not included in 2013 trek 22 Food Pickup not included in 2013 trek 22 Demonstration Forest not included in 2013 trek 22 Climbing Tower not included in 2013 trek 22 | |
| 10 | Aguila | ||
| 11 | Zastrow | Cantina included in 2013 trek 22 Geocaching included in 2013 trek 22 | |
| 12 | Homebound Tent City |