| 2017 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 first confirmed T-Rex track… it’s right here in the North Ponil Valley! You will then be able to see the fascinating petroglyphs and artifacts left by the Ancestral Puebloan people at Indian Writings, and work with the Conservation Department on a trail project before continuing on to Metcalf Station for the night. Check out the newest railroad line in New Mexico! Hike to Dan Beard for team building challenge events. Pass through the Rich Cabins homestead, and enjoy the views from Wilson Mesa while on your way to beautiful Pueblano Ruins and the South Ponil Canyon. 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. Next, you will journey south to camp at Santa Claus and Devils Wash Basin on the following night. Continue on to 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 Mr. 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!' |
| 2016 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!' |
| Day | 2017 Trek 24 Campsite | 2016 Trek 23 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | Trailbound Tent City | ||
| 2 | Anasazi | ||
| 3 | Metcalf Station | Petroglyphs Tour not included in 2017 trek 24 Morse Code not included in 2017 trek 24 | |
| 4 | Dan Beard | Rich Cabins | Challenge Events included in 2017 trek 24 Campfire not included in 2017 trek 24 Homesteading not included in 2017 trek 24 Food Pickup not included in 2017 trek 24 |
| 5 | Pueblano Ruins | Continental Tie & Lumber included in 2017 trek 24 Homesteading included in 2017 trek 24 Food Pickup included in 2017 trek 24 Hike over Wilson Mesa not included in 2017 trek 24 Company Meeting not included in 2017 trek 24 | |
| 6 | Copper Park | Mine Tour included in 2017 trek 24 | |
| 7 | Copper Park | Mining History included in 2017 trek 24 Assaying included in 2017 trek 24 Tour Historic Baldy Town not included in 2017 trek 24 | |
| 8 | Santa Claus | Head of Dean | Challenge Events not included in 2017 trek 24 |
| 9 | Devils Wash Basin | Deer Lake Mesa | |
| 10 | Cimarroncito | Bouldering Wall not included in 2017 trek 24 Climbing Gym not included in 2017 trek 24 | |
| 11 | Shaefers Pass | Tooth Ridge | |
| 12 | Homebound Tent City | Climb Tooth of Time included in 2017 trek 24 |