| 2013 description: 'If your crew is into GPS and land navigation, this “Geocaching Trek” is for you! Test your navigation skills in the Valle Vidal before
geocaching your way into Ted Turner’s Vermejo Park Ranch. Our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Team set up a challenging
course in rugged country with some of the most unique rock outcroppings and vistas that the southwest has to offer. Not one crew
found all of the geocaches last summer. We are challenging your crew to be the first to locate them all! Start your trek at Sioux
before participating in initiative games and challenge events at Dan Beard. From there, stop and help our staff with a search and
rescue mission at Seally Canyon. You can bushwhack north over the ridge directly to Whiteman Vega to ride some of the best
mountain biking trails in northern New Mexico. Hike across the site of a 2009 prescribed burn on your way to the north end of
McCrystal Creek. From there, you will be able to preview your trip to Baldy before taking part in the astronomy program at Ring
Place for the night. Make your way back to Philmont and spend two days at Ewells Park where you will continue to be amazed by
the wildflowers in the meadow and the view of Baldy. On the second day, you will have time to explore the Aztec Mine at French
Henry, climb Baldy, and visit historic Baldy Town. Visit the Continental Tie and Lumber Company at Pueblano to climb spar poles
on your way to New Dean. Now for the geocaching… At Dean Cow, each crew will be given GPS units with the geocache locations
entered into them. You will have a day and a half to find them all. Be amazed by the rock formations and if you pay close
attention, you might even find a rock with Waite Phillips’ initials (WP) carved into it! Spend the night where few other crews have
the opportunity to stay at Slate Hill Heck Camp. Hike back to Dean Cow to drop off your GPS units and to cap off your trek with
rock climbing and rappelling! This trek has it all!' |
| 2012 description: 'This program filled trek will give you a chance to climb Baldy Mountain, camp near Black Jack’s hideout, and hike over the Tooth of
Time! Start your trek with a cool glass of root beer at Ponil before making your way to Flume Canyon for the night. Climb spar
poles and cut cross ties with the Continental Tie and Lumber Company at Pueblano before heading over beautiful Wilson Mesa to
Rich Cabins. At Rich, you will learn how the old homesteaders survived in the mountains and be treated to an evening of
entertainment. Hike to Upper Greenwood where you will need to rest up before climbing to Copper Park and Baldy Mountain.
From Copper Park, hike down to French Henry to learn blacksmithing skills and explore Lucien Maxwell’s Aztec Mine. The next day,
your crew will hike over Baldy Mountain with the option of carrying full packs… if you’re up for the challenge! Tour historic Baldy
Town and camp at Baldy Skyline for the night. Hike to Black Jacks, but be sure to participate in initiative games and challenge
events (that are sure to bring your crew together) at Head of Dean. Have fun exploring outlaw Black Jack Ketchum’s Hideout on
your way to rock climb and rappel at Dean Cow. At Harlan, your crew will enjoy loading their own shotgun shells before testing
their skills at our scenic shooting range. Your crew will be able to reflect on their journey at cool and luscious Lower Sawmill before
hitting the trail and heading to Clark’s Fork. There, you will brand boots, test your roping skills, enjoy a Chuck Wagon dinner, and
cap off the evening with a cowboy campfire. Be sure to wake up early, fill your water bottles, and hit the trail towards Shaefer’s
Pass and the Tooth of Time!' |
| Day | 2013 Trek 31 Campsite | 2012 Trek 29 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | Trailbound Tent City | ||
| 2 | Flume Canyon | ||
| 3 | Rich Cabins | Hike over Wilson Mesa included in 2013 trek 31 | |
| 4 | Upper Greenwood Canyon | Low Impact Camping included in 2013 trek 31 | |
| 5 | Copper Park | Climb Baldy Mountain included in 2013 trek 31 Gold Mining & Panning not included in 2013 trek 31 | |
| 6 | Baldy Skyline | Blacksmithing included in 2013 trek 31 Gold Mining & Panning included in 2013 trek 31 Climb Baldy Mountain not included in 2013 trek 31 | |
| 7 | Elkhorn | Black Jacks | Water not included in 2013 trek 31 |
| 8 | Dean Cow | Visit Black Jack Ketchem's Hideout not included in 2013 trek 31 | |
| 9 | Harlan | Burro Racing included in 2013 trek 31 Pick Up Burros not included in 2013 trek 31 | |
| 10 | Aspen Springs | Lower Sawmill | |
| 11 | Clarks Fork | Hike via Hidden Valley / Window Rock included in 2013 trek 31 Visiting Forester included in 2013 trek 31 Western Lore / Branding not included in 2013 trek 31 | |
| 12 | Homebound Tent City | Climb Tooth of Time included in 2013 trek 31 |