| 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!' |
| 2011 description: 'A well prepared crew can enjoy spectacular views as they ascend Philmont's loftiest peaks. A side
hike to the Tooth of Time is an early feature followed by great program opportunities at Clear Creek.
Then, it 's over Mt. Phillips and off to the North Country for an adventure to Baldy Mountain where on a
clear day you can see four states! Learn Leave No Trace principles and enjoy the challenge events at
Dan Beard. Last but not least, you will visit Indian Writings to enjoy century old petroglyphs' |
| Day | 2012 Trek 32 Campsite | 2011 Trek 34 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | Trailbound Tent City | ||
| 2 | Lover's Leap | ||
| 3 | Lower Bonito | Shaefers Pass | Continental Tie & Lumber included in 2012 trek 32 Climb Tooth of Time not included in 2012 trek 32 |
| 4 | Crooked Creek | Porcupine | Fishing Opportunities included in 2012 trek 32 Fly Tying included in 2012 trek 32 Rayado Lodge Tour included in 2012 trek 32 Food Pickup not included in 2012 trek 32 |
| 5 | Comanche Creek | Comanche Peak | Muzzle Loading Rifles not included in 2012 trek 32 Rocky Mountain Fur Company not included in 2012 trek 32 |
| 6 | Ute Springs | Blacksmithing not included in 2012 trek 32 Gold Mining & Panning not included in 2012 trek 32 Food Pickup not included in 2012 trek 32 | |
| 7 | Santa Claus | ||
| 8 | Ewells Park | Baldy Town | Muzzle Loading Rifles included in 2012 trek 32 Challenge Events not included in 2012 trek 32 |
| 9 | Ewells Park | Blacksmithing included in 2012 trek 32 Gold Mining & Panning included in 2012 trek 32 | |
| 10 | Dan Beard | Low Impact Camping not included in 2012 trek 32 Conservation Project not included in 2012 trek 32 | |
| 11 | Indian Writings | ||
| 12 | Homebound Tent City |