| 2023 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 and try some bouldering on some unique rock formations at Chase Cow. Enjoy the scenic hike across the rim of the
North Ponil Canyon and stay at the brand new trail camp 'Coyote Howl'. Drop into the canyon the next morning to learn about
the Acestral Puebloans that lived in the area, and see the petroglyphs scattered through the camp. You'll then summit Hart
Peak, resupply at Ponil, and camp for the nite at Horse Canyon. The next morning you can try your hand at challenge course
events at Dan Beard before crossing over into the Valle! The next day, be ready to be engulfed by the scenic meadows of the
Valle as you make your way to Beatty Lakes. After enjoying the wide open sky and starry night, you'll continue the next night
in practicing your low impact camping skills at Greenwood Canyon. Get your rest, as your crew will make the ascent towards
the historic Baldy Mining District the following morning. 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 some different Challenge Course elements 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' |
| 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!' |
| Day | 2023 Trek 33 Campsite | 2022 Trek 33 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Hells fire Canyon | ||
| 3 | Chase Cow | ||
| 4 | Coyote Howl | North Ponil | Water included in 2023 trek 33 Railroading not included in 2023 trek 33 |
| 5 | Horse Canyon | Beatty Lakes | Cantina included in 2023 trek 33 Climb Hart Peak included in 2023 trek 33 Food Pickup included in 2023 trek 33 Petroglyphs Tour included in 2023 trek 33 Atl Atl Darts included in 2023 trek 33 Challenge Events not included in 2023 trek 33 |
| 6 | Iris Park | Ring Place | Challenge Events included in 2023 trek 33 Low Impact Camping included in 2023 trek 33 Astronomy not included in 2023 trek 33 Folk Weather Forecasting not included in 2023 trek 33 Search & Rescue / Wilderness Medicine not included in 2023 trek 33 Food Pickup not included in 2023 trek 33 Conservation Project not included in 2023 trek 33 |
| 7 | Greenwood Canyon | ||
| 8 | Copper Park | ||
| 9 | Touch-Me-Not Creek | Mountain Man Rendezvous included in 2023 trek 33 Assaying not included in 2023 trek 33 | |
| 10 | Head of Dean | Mountain Man Rendezvous included in 2023 trek 33 Conservation Project included in 2023 trek 33 Tomahawks included in 2023 trek 33 Challenge Events not included in 2023 trek 33 | |
| 11 | Pueblano | Challenge Events included in 2023 trek 33 | |
| 12 | CHQ Homebound | Cantina included in 2023 trek 33 Western Lore / Branding included in 2023 trek 33 |