| 2022 description: 'This Valle Vidal itinerary will enable you to see an incredible assortment of wildlife, enormous grass filled vegas, gorgeous
ponderosa pine stands, and the rugged mountains North of Philmont. Start off by seeing the world’s first confirmed T-Rex
track, which was found in the North Ponil Canyon. Tour the fascinating petroglyphs left by the Ancestral Puebloan people at
Indian Writings. From there, head up to Metcalf Station and on to Dan Beard for the night. Work with the staff there to test your
crew’s teamwork before venturing off Philmont property. Enjoy a night of solitude at Seally Canyon before heading off to Ring
Place the next morning, where you will complete your conservation project. Then, head to Whiteman Vega, where you will be
treated to a mountain bike ride on one of New Mexico's best mountain biking trails. The next leg of your journey takes you to
Iris Park for some rest before heading South the next day towards Philmont and camping at Upper Greenwood for the night.
Be ready for a big day, as you hike towards Copper Park, with a side hike to summit Philmont’s tallest peak, Baldy Mountain.
Hang your bear bags Leave No Trace (LNT) style in the tree line before the ascent, then make your way up! While on top,
review all the ground you covered in the Valle from Baldy Mountain! If you still have time after your Baldy Summit, take a side
hike to French Henry to explore Lucien Maxwell’s best gold producing Aztec Mine. Your next day will allow you to make a
quick stop at historic Baldy Town before heading to the Mountain Man Rendezvous at Miranda. Pick up your burro and learn
to pack him properly before heading to Pueblano for some spar pole climbing and railroad tie making with the loggers of the
Continental Tie & Lumber Co. Your crew is sure to be entertained at their Company Meeting Campfire that night. Continue to
Ponil for Cowboy Action Shooting, branding, roping, horse rides, a chuckwagon dinner, and a Cantina Show. Reflect on your
trip as you load the bus at the Ponil Trailhead and head back to Base Camp' |
| 2021 description: 'This Valle Vidal itinerary will enable you to see an incredible assortment of wildlife, enormous grass filled vegas, gorgeous
ponderosa pine stands, and the rugged mountains North of Philmont. Start off by seeing the world’s first confirmed T-Rex track,
which was found in the North Ponil Canyon. Tour the fascinating petroglyphs left by the Ancestral Puebloan people at Indian
Writings. From there, head up to Metcalf Station and on to Cook Canyon for the night. Enjoy a long journey through the Valle Vidal
as you hike up through Dan Beard to get to Seally Canyon. Off to Ring Place the next morning, where you will complete your
conservation project, then head to Whiteman Vega, where you will be treated to a mountain bike ride on one of New Mexico's best
mountain biking trails. The next leg of your journey takes you to Iris Park for some rest before heading South the next day towards
Philmont and camping at Upper Greenwood for the night. Be ready for a big day, as you hike towards Copper Park, with a side
hike to summit Philmont’s tallest peak, Baldy Mountain. While on top, review all of the ground you covered in the Valle from Baldy
Mountain! If you still have time after your Baldy Summit, take a side hike to French Henry to explore Lucien Maxwell’s best gold
producing Aztec Mine. Your next day will allow you to make a quick stop at historic Baldy Town before heading to the Mountain
Man Rendezvous at Miranda. Pick up your burro and learn to pack him properly before heading to Pueblano for some spar pole
climbing and railroad tie making with the loggers of the Continental Tie & Lumber Co. Your crew is sure to be entertained at their
Company Meeting Campfire that night. Continue on to Ponil for Cowboy Action Shooting, branding, roping, horse rides a
chuckwagon dinner, and a Cantina Show. Reflect on your trip as you load the bus at the Ponil Trailhead and head back to Base
Camp.' |
| Day | 2022 Trek 24 Campsite | 2021 Trek 24 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Anasazi | ||
| 3 | Dan Beard | Cook Canyon | Archaeology not included in 2022 trek 24 Petroglyphs Tour not included in 2022 trek 24 |
| 4 | Seally Canyon | Low Impact Camping included in 2022 trek 24 Search & Rescue / Wilderness Medicine not included in 2022 trek 24 Wilderness Medicine not included in 2022 trek 24 | |
| 5 | Whiteman Vega | ||
| 6 | Iris Park | Low Impact Camping included in 2022 trek 24 | |
| 7 | Upper Greenwood | ||
| 8 | Copper Park | Gold Mining & Panning not included in 2022 trek 24 Mine Tour not included in 2022 trek 24 | |
| 9 | Miranda | Assaying not included in 2022 trek 24 | |
| 10 | Pueblano | ||
| 11 | Ponil | ||
| 12 | CHQ Homebound |