| 2012 description: 'This one of a kind trek will give your crew a chance to see almost all of Philmont in one trip! Begin your trek by refreshing your
land navigation skills on the geocache course at Zastrow. After completing the course, be one of the few crews to enjoy the sunset
at Toothache Springs! From there, work together and use your camping and first aid skills to help the staff at Carson Meadows
with a search and rescue mission. Enjoy the view of the pristine meadow and the Tooth of Time from the front porch swing. You
will then understand why Waite Phillips enjoyed spending time at his fishing lodge while you fish the banks of the Agua Fria and
Rayado at Fish Camp. Learn to tie flies and catch fish before hiking on to Agua Fria Camp. From Agua Fria, you will enjoy the hike
to Black Mountain Camp where post-Civil War soldiers will let you shoot their booming .58 caliber black powder rifles. Wake up
early and climb Black Mountain, visit the Demonstration Forest, and hike by Window Rock on your way to Deer Lake Mesa Camp.
Your next day will have a gorgeous view of the Ute Valley and Baldy Mountain from Visto Grande before you continue your journey
to the North Country and Baldy Skyline. A two day stay at Baldy Town will give you a chance to throw tomahawks at Miranda,
climb Baldy Mountain, explore Lucien Maxwell’s Aztec Mine, and tour the historic mining town. Recap your mountaintop
experience with a gorgeous view at Ewells Park on your way to climb spar poles and cut railroad ties with the Continental Tie and
Lumber Company at Pueblano. From there, the hike to Elkhorn will give you views of Little Costilla, the Culebra Range, and the
Spanish Peaks to the north. Test your rock climbing skills at Dean Cow before hiking past unique rock outcroppings and reflecting
on the journey at Dean Heck Camp.' |
| 2011 description: 'A well prepared and physically fil crew will absolutely love this trek as il makes a giant loop up in the
North Country. Start with learning to make 12-gauge shotgun shells at Harlan . . . yes, you do get 10
shoot them! Two days at Baldy Town gives your crew ample time to summillhe peak at 12,441 feet,
as well as taking in exciting programs such as gold panning & mining, blacksmithing, and black powder
rifle shooting. Head of Dean camp brings you fun on the challenge course as Ihe crew tries to get
everyone "over the wall". Ponil is the home of the Phillurn Rocky Mounlain Scoul Camp as Philmont
was first called and offers horseback riding, branding, a cantina show, and chuck wagon dinner and
breakfast. Your final backcounlry experience is climbing the sandstone cliffs at Dean Cow's rock
climbing camp.' |
| Day | 2012 Trek 34 Campsite | 2011 Trek 31 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | Trailbound Tent City | ||
| 2 | Toothache Springs | Ute Springs | Land Navigation / GPS Technology included in 2012 trek 34 Geocaching included in 2012 trek 34 |
| 3 | Carson Meadows | Harlan | Cantina included in 2012 trek 34 New Mexican Homestead included in 2012 trek 34 Search & Rescue / Wilderness Medicine included in 2012 trek 34 Wilderness Medicine included in 2012 trek 34 12 Gauge Shotgun shooting/reloading not included in 2012 trek 34 Conservation Project not included in 2012 trek 34 |
| 4 | Agua Fria | Turkey Creek | Fishing Opportunities included in 2012 trek 34 Fly Tying included in 2012 trek 34 Rayado Lodge Tour included in 2012 trek 34 |
| 5 | Black Mountain | Baldy Town | Blacksmithing included in 2012 trek 34 Post Civil War Settlers included in 2012 trek 34 Mountain Man Rendezvous not included in 2012 trek 34 |
| 6 | Deer Lake Mesa | Baldy Town | Hike via Hidden Valley / Window Rock included in 2012 trek 34 Food Pickup included in 2012 trek 34 Climb Black Mountain included in 2012 trek 34 Visiting Forester included in 2012 trek 34 Blacksmithing not included in 2012 trek 34 Gold Mining & Panning not included in 2012 trek 34 Climb Baldy Mountain not included in 2012 trek 34 |
| 7 | Baldy Skyline | Head of Dean | Challenge Events not included in 2012 trek 34 |
| 8 | Baldy Town | Ponil | Mountain Man Rendezvous included in 2012 trek 34 Chuck Wagon Dinner not included in 2012 trek 34 Western Lore / Branding not included in 2012 trek 34 Horse Rides not included in 2012 trek 34 Cantina Show not included in 2012 trek 34 |
| 9 | Baldy Town | New Dean | Gold Mining & Panning included in 2012 trek 34 Climb Baldy Mountain included in 2012 trek 34 Tour Historic Baldy Town included in 2012 trek 34 Food Pickup included in 2012 trek 34 Conservation Project included in 2012 trek 34 Cowboy Breakfast not included in 2012 trek 34 |
| 10 | Elkhorn | Dean Cow | Continental Tie & Lumber included in 2012 trek 34 Rock Climbing & Rappelling not included in 2012 trek 34 |
| 11 | Dean Heck | Low Impact Camping included in 2012 trek 34 Rock Climbing & Rappelling included in 2012 trek 34 | |
| 12 | Homebound Tent City |