Compare 2018 Trek 12-24 to 2017 Trek 12-24


2018 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. Two nights at Baldy Town will give you time to summit Baldy Mountain, explore Lucien Maxwell’s Aztec Mine, and be amazed when a beautiful view greets you as you walk down into Copper Park. Next, you will journey south to camp at Santa Claus and Deer Lake Mesa 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!'

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!'

Day2018 Trek 24 Campsite2017 Trek 24 CampsiteProgram Differences
1Trailbound Tent City  
2Anasazi  
3Metcalf Station  
4Dan Beard  
5Pueblano Ruins  
6Baldy TownCopper ParkMining History included in 2018 trek 24
Assaying included in 2018 trek 24
Blacksmithing not included in 2018 trek 24
Gold Mining & Panning not included in 2018 trek 24
Mine Tour not included in 2018 trek 24
 
7Baldy TownCopper ParkBlacksmithing included in 2018 trek 24
Gold Mining & Panning included in 2018 trek 24
Mine Tour included in 2018 trek 24
Mining History not included in 2018 trek 24
Assaying not included in 2018 trek 24
 
8Santa Claus  
9Deer Lake MesaDevils Wash Basin 
10Cimarroncito  
11Shaefers Pass  
12Homebound Tent City