| 2013 description: 'This Valle Vidal itinerary will enable you to see an incredible assortment of wildlife, enormous grass filled vegas, healthy ponderosa
pine stands, and rugged mountains to the north of Philmont. Start off by seeing the world’s only known T-Rex track and tour the
fascinating petroglyphs left by the ancient Ancestral Puebloan people at Indian Writings. From there, you will help our staff with a
search and rescue mission at Seally Canyon before heading to Ring Place for astronomy and folk weather forecasting. Ride some of
northern New Mexico’s finest mountain biking trails at Whiteman Vega and take an unparalleled opportunity to preview Baldy
Mountain from the meadow on the north end of McCrystal Creek. Make your way south back to Philmont in time to review all of
the ground you have covered from Baldy’s northern ridgeline and peak! Visit French Henry and explore Lucien Maxwell’s best gold
producing Aztec Mine and historic Baldy Town. Climb spar poles and cut railroad ties at Pueblano with the Continental Tie and
Lumber Company. Head to Ponil for Cowboy Action Shooting, boot branding, roping, a chuck wagon dinner, cantina show, horse
rides, and a cowboy breakfast at Ponil! Test your rock climbing and rappelling skills at Dean Cow. Then reflect on the program,
beautiful scenery, and fellowship with your as you hike to the Heck Turnaround!' |
| 2012 description: 'This trek will give your crew an opportunity to climb most of Philmont’s peaks, hike over Wilson Mesa, and see the best sunrise the
Ranch has to offer at Comanche Peak! Start your trek by hiking over Lovers Leap. You will then climb spar poles and cut cross ties
with the Continental Tie and Lumber Company at Crater Lake before camping at one of our most beautiful trail camps… Lower
Bonito. Head to Beaubien to brand your boots or hike down to Fish Camp to tour Waite Phillips’ fishing lodge. Walk the banks of
the Rayado all the way up to Porcupine and make your way to Crooked Creek for the night, where you will learn how the old
homesteaders survived living in the mountains. Next, view Wheeler Peak, the Moreno Valley, and Baldy Mountain from the top of
Mount Phillips before stopping at Comanche Peak for the night. Be sure to wake up early and hike just to the north of Comanche
Peak Camp, where you will be able to view one of the best sunrises in the southwest at just above 11,000 feet. Enjoy the beautiful
hike down cool Sawmill and Grouse Canyons on your way to Ute Springs. Begin your journey to the North Country and hike up Bear
Canyon on your way to Santa Claus. The booming .50 caliber black powder rifles will beckon you to Miranda before camping at
Ewells Park for the night. A two day stay at the pristine meadow will enable your crew to summit rugged Baldy Mountain, explore
Lucien Maxwell’s Aztec Mine, and visit historic Baldy Town. Climb spar poles and cut cross ties with the Continental Tie and
Lumber Company before hiking over Wilson Mesa to Dan Beard. At Dan Beard, your crew will have a chance to participate in
initiative games and challenge events that are sure to capitalize on the teamwork they developed during the trek. Your last stop
will be at Indian Writings, where you will tour the fascinating petroglyphs left by the ancient Ancestral Puebloan people around
1300 AD. Cap off your trek by seeing the world’s only known T-Rex track … its right here in the North Ponil Valley!' |
| Day | 2013 Trek 30 Campsite | 2012 Trek 32 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | Trailbound Tent City | ||
| 2 | Lover's Leap | Hike via Lovers Leap included in 2013 trek 30 | |
| 3 | Lower Bonito | ||
| 4 | Crooked Creek | Homesteading included in 2013 trek 30 Food Pickup included in 2013 trek 30 | |
| 5 | Comanche Peak | Comanche Creek | Climb Mount Phillips included in 2013 trek 30 Climb Comanche Peak included in 2013 trek 30 |
| 6 | Ute Springs | 30-06 Shooting/Reloading included in 2013 trek 30 Sunrise East of Comanche Peak Camp included in 2013 trek 30 | |
| 7 | Santa Claus | Food Pickup included in 2013 trek 30 | |
| 8 | Miranda | Ewells Park | Challenge Events included in 2013 trek 30 Mountain Man Rendezvous included in 2013 trek 30 |
| 9 | Miranda | Ewells Park | Blacksmithing not included in 2013 trek 30 Gold Mining & Panning not included in 2013 trek 30 |
| 10 | Rich Cabins | Dan Beard | Campfire included in 2013 trek 30 Homesteading included in 2013 trek 30 Challenge Events not included in 2013 trek 30 |
| 11 | Old Camp | Indian Writings | Archaeology not included in 2013 trek 30 Petroglyphs Tour not included in 2013 trek 30 |
| 12 | Homebound Tent City | Petroglyphs Tour included in 2013 trek 30 |