Compare 2012 Trek 23 to 2011 Trek 9

2012 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!'

2011 description: 'This challenging 51 mile trek combines great North Country programs and spectacular hikes. You'll summit Baldy Mt. at 12,441 feet, enjoy archaeology, see the world's only T-Rex footprint, learn Leave No Trace camping skills, blacksmithing, gold panning, and that's only the beginning. Your crew will then (after a hot shower at Baldy Town and a visit to the Trading Post) be off to Pueblano's Continental Tie and Lumber Company for spar pole climbing and the ·outrageous· company campfire! Finally, at historic Ponil, take horse rides, brand your boots (and other gear), and visit the cantina for root beer and a great evening program. Your last two trail meals are a mouth-watering chuck wagon dinner and a flap jack breakfast!'

Day	2012 Trek 23 Campsite	2011 Trek 9 Campsite	Program Differences
1	Trailbound Tent City
2	Anasazi
3	Cook Canyon	Old Camp	Conservation not included in 2012 trek 23
4	Rich Cabins	Dan Beard	Homesteading included in 2012 trek 23 Food Pickup included in 2012 trek 23 Low Impact Camping not included in 2012 trek 23 Conservation not included in 2012 trek 23
5	Pueblano Ruins	Rich Cabins	Continental Tie & Lumber included in 2012 trek 23 Campfire included in 2012 trek 23 Homesteading not included in 2012 trek 23 Food Pickup not included in 2012 trek 23
6	Copper Park	Pueblano Ruins	Blacksmithing included in 2012 trek 23 Gold Mining & Panning included in 2012 trek 23
7	Copper Park	Black Horse	Climb Baldy Mountain included in 2012 trek 23 Tour Historic Baldy Town included in 2012 trek 23 Food Pickup included in 2012 trek 23 Blacksmithing not included in 2012 trek 23 Gold Mining & Panning not included in 2012 trek 23
8	Santa Claus	Black Horse	Side Hike Baldy Mountain not included in 2012 trek 23 Food Pickup not included in 2012 trek 23
9	Devils Wash Basin	Baldy Skyline	Water included in 2012 trek 23 Mountain Man Rendezvous not included in 2012 trek 23
10	Cimarroncito	Pueblano	Rock Climbing & Rappelling included in 2012 trek 23 Continental Tie & Lumber not included in 2012 trek 23 Evening Campfire not included in 2012 trek 23
11	Tooth Ridge	Ponil	Climb Tooth of Time included in 2012 trek 23 Water included in 2012 trek 23 Demonstration Forest included in 2012 trek 23 Chuck Wagon Dinner not included in 2012 trek 23 Western Lore / Branding not included in 2012 trek 23 Cantina Show not included in 2012 trek 23
12	Homebound Tent City		Hike in via Tooth Ridge Trail included in 2012 trek 23 Cowboy Breakfast not included in 2012 trek 23 Horse Rides not included in 2012 trek 23 Hike to not included in 2012 trek 23