2014 description: 'This intense trek covers a lot of ground in Philmont’s rugged North and Central Country. Start your trek by seeing the
world’s only confirmed T-Rex track… it’s right here in the North Ponil Valley! You will then be able to see the fascinating
petroglyphs, archaeological sites, and artifacts left by the Ancestral Puebloan people at Indian Writings before camping at
Horse Canyon for the night. Stop by Dan Beard to participate in initiative games and challenge events that will require your
crew to work together. Next, you will learn how to homestead and be treated to an evening of entertainment at Rich
Cabins. Be sure to enjoy the hike and views from Wilson Mesa while on your way to beautiful Pueblano Ruins. The hike up
the South Ponil is beautiful! You'll learn to blacksmith at French Henry, explore Lucien Maxwell’s Aztec Mine, and be
amazed when a beautiful view greets you as you walk down into Copper Park. Your two day stay will enable you to climb
Baldy Mountain, visit historic Baldy Town, and enjoy the cool evenings at 10,500 feet. In the following days, you will
journey south to Santa Claus and help work on a trail project with the Conservation Department near Visto Grande Camp.
Hike over Deer Lake Mesa and check out the new rock climbing routes at Cimarroncito. Be sure to test your skills in the rock
gym and on the climbing wall. Tour Waite Phillips Hunting Lodge and visit the Demonstration Forest on your way to Clarks
Fork for roping and branding. Continue on to Tooth Ridge Camp, and meet your final challenge… The Tooth of Time!'
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2013 description: 'This program intense trek covers a lot of ground in Philmont’s rugged North and Central Country. Start off by seeing the world’s
only known T-Rex track… it’s right here in the North Ponil Valley! You will then be able to see the fascinating petroglyphs,
archaeological sites, and fossils left by the ancient Ancestral Puebloan people at Indian Writings. Participating in initiative games
and challenge events at Dan Beard will bring your crew together before learning how the old homesteaders made a living in the
mountains at Rich Cabins. Enjoy hiking over beautiful Wilson Mesa on your way to Pueblano to visit the Continental Tie and
Lumber Company. You will climb spar poles, cut cross ties, and be treated to an evening of music/stories at the logger’s “Company
Meeting” campfire before spending the night at Pueblano Ruins. Enjoy the hike up the South Ponil, learn to blacksmith at French
Henry, explore Lucien Maxwell’s Aztec Mine, and be amazed when a beautiful view greets you as you walk into the meadow at
Copper Park. Your two day stay will enable you to climb Baldy Mountain, visit historic Baldy Town, and enjoy the cool evenings at
around 10,500 feet. In the following days, you will journey south to Santa Claus and Devil’s Wash Basin, before arriving at
Cimarroncito. Check out two new rock climbing routes and test your climbing skills in the gym and on “The Wall.” Visit Waite
Phillips’ Hunting Lodge and stop at the Demonstration Forest on your way to Tooth Ridge Camp. A hike to the top of the Tooth of
Time will complete the journey of a lifetime!'
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