2022 description: 'This challenging itinerary will have you hiking through some of the most scenic parts of the North Country with many great
program opportunities. You will start your trek off with a bus to the Ute Park Trailhead and pass through Cimarroncita Camp for
Hunter Education and Laser Shooting Range program. You'll spend your first night on the trail at Cimarron River Camp, where
your Ranger will continue your Ranger training. Then, shoot towards your next destination, Santa Claus. This is one of our
newly reopened staff camps, where you will enjoy 12-gauge shotgun shooting and reloading. After a night enjoying the stars at
Elkhorn, you'll journey to Ponil where you get the full western experience, ride horses, and participate in one of Philmont's
coolest programs: Cowboy Action Shooting! After a hearty chuckwagon dinner and a night of enjoying root beer at the Ponil
Cantina Show, you will hike over to Metcalf Station to work on the railroad. From here, you'll hike to Dan Beard to work on
team building skills on their challenge course. Stop by for a visit at the Rich Cabins homestead and check out their farm and
historic cabin. Hiking over Wilson Mesa on the next leg of your journey will be a special treat as you make your way to
Pueblano Ruins trail camp. Take the short hike to Pueblano for the Continental Tie and Lumber Co. campfire and watch the
loggers have their company meeting that evening. The next day gets you closer to the pinnacle of your trek… Baldy Mountain.
You’ll pass through Ewells Park on your way to Baldy Town, and on the way see the fire break that was created during the
2002 Ponil Complex Fire. Be sure to enjoy the mining history of the area during your visit to Baldy Town for your food pickup.
You'll have a layover at Copper Park, where you will setup for your summit of Philmont’s highest peak! Your last day on the
trail will bring you through the Mountain Man Rendezvous at Miranda. Throw a few tomahawks, shoot some muzzle loading
rifles, then make your way down to the Maxwell Trailhead for your bus. Next stop... Base Camp!'
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2021 description: 'This challenging itinerary will have you hiking through some of the most scenic parts of the North Country with many great
program opportunities. You will start your trek off with a bus to the Cimarroncita Trailhead and pass through Cimarroncita Camp
for Hunter Education and Laser Shooting Range program. You'll spend your first night on the trail at Cimarron River Camp, where
your Ranger will continue your Ranger training. Then, shoot towards your next destination, Santa Claus. This is one of our newly
reopened staff camps, where you will enjoy 12 gauge shotgun shooting and reloading. After a night enjoying the stars at Elkhorn,
you’ll journey to Ponil where you get the full western experience, ride horses, and participate in one of Philmont’s coolest
programs: Cowboy Action Shooting! After a hearty chuckwagon dinner and a night of enjoying root beer at the Ponil Cantina
Show, you will hike over to Metcalf Station to work on the railroad. From here, you’ll hike to Dan Beard to work on team building
skills on their challenge course. Hiking over Wilson Mesa on the next leg of your journey will be a special treat as you make your
way to Pueblano Ruins trail camp. Take the short hike to Pueblano for the Continental Tie and Lumber Co. campfire and watch
the loggers have their company meeting that evening. The next day gets you closer to the pinnacle of your trek… Baldy Mountain.
Be sure to enjoy the mining history of the area during your visit to Baldy Town for your food pickup. You’ll have a layover at
Azurite, a brand new trail camp, where you will then summit Baldy from Copper Park! Your last day on the trail will bring you
through the Mountain Man Rendezvous at Miranda. Throw a few tomahawks, shoot some muzzle loading rifles, then make your
way down to the Maxwell Trailhead for your bus. Next stop… Base Camp!'
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