2022 description: 'This strenuous north country itinerary will take your crew through some of the most challenging terrain on Philmont while
getting great program opportunities along the way. You will start off your trek at the Chase Trailhead where you can see what
living on a ranch in the 1800’s was like at the Chase Ranch House. After your first night at Hells Fire Canyon, you will rock
climb on some unique rock formations at one of Philmont’s newest staffed camps, Chase Cow. Enjoy the scenic hike to the
North Ponil trail camp but be sure to stop and help build a new railroad for the Cimarron and Northwestern Railway at Metcalf
Station. Your crew will then venture onward to beautiful Beatty Lakes in the Valle Vidal Unit of the Carson National Forest. Try
your hand at challenge course events at Dan Beard before crossing over into the Valle, though! The next day, be ready to be
engulfed by the scenic meadows of the Valle as you make your way through Seally Canyon and on to Ring Place. Make the
short hike to Ring Place to participate in folk weather forecasting and astronomy that night and complete your conservation
project. If you have time, you might even be able to get a fun ride on the mountain bikes at Whiteman Vega! After spending
the following night practicing your low impact camping skills at Greenwood Canyon, your crew will make the ascent towards
the historic Baldy Mining District. Hang your bear bags and side hike to the summit of Philmont's highest peak, Baldy
Mountain, before you head down to Copper Park to set up camp for the night. After a night of rest, hike through Baldy Town
and soak in the mining history of this former gold mining town, pick up food, and make your way to Touch-Me-Not Creek
Camp. You'll have the chance to see the Rendezvous at Miranda and throw some tomahawks while you are there! Make your
way to Head of Dean and enjoy the Challenge Course program from top notch facilitators. The next day is a short hike so can
look forward to plenty of time with the loggers at Pueblano to participate in the Continental Tie and Lumber Company’s spar
pole climbing, tie making, and company meeting campfire. The next day you will hike to the Ponil Trailhead to be picked up by
the bus. Next stop… Base Camp!'
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2021 description: 'This strenuous north country itinerary will take your crew through some of the most challenging terrain on Philmont while getting
great program opportunities along the way. You will start off your trek at the Chase Trailhead where you can see what living on a
ranch in the 1800’s was like at the Chase Ranch House. After your first night at Hells Fire Canyon, you will rock climb on some
unique rock formations at one of Philmont’s newest staffed camps, Chase Cow. Enjoy the scenic hike to the North Ponil trail
camp, but be sure to stop and help build a new railroad for the Cimarron and Northwestern Railway at Metcalf Station. Your crew
will then venture onward to beautiful Beatty Lakes in the Valle Vidal Unit of the Carson National Forest. Try your hand at challenge
course events at Dan Beard before crossing over into the Valle, though! The next day, be ready to be engulfed by the scenic
meadows of the Valle as you make your way through the incident command post at Seally Canyon. Don't search and rescue too
long, as you will need to head to Whiteman Vega to complete your conservation project, and make the short hike to Ring Place to
participate in folk weather forecasting and astronomy that night. After spending the following night practicing your low impact
camping skills at Greenwood Canyon, your crew will make the ascent towards the historic Baldy Mining District. Hang your bear
bags and side hike to the summit of Philmont's highest peak, Baldy Mountain, before you head down to Copper Park to set up
camp for the night. After a night of rest, hike to French Henry to visit Lucien Maxwell’s best gold producing Aztec Mine. Complete
the loop to Baldy Town, where you will load up on food, shower, and learn more about the history of this former mining town. You
can then look forward to your time with the loggers at Pueblano to participate in the Continental Tie and Lumber Company’s spar
pole climbing, tie making, and company meeting campfire. The next day’s hike will take you through Head of Dean, but leave time
for Santa Claus, where you can enjoy the new 12 guage shotgun range before heading to New Dean for your last night in the
backcountry. The next day you will hike to the Ponil Trailhead to be picked up by the bus. Next stop… Base Camp!'
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