2014 description: 'If your training hikes were a breeze, Philmont’s biggest challenge is the trek for you! Our longest trek covers it all, but will
still provide your crew with many program opportunities. Be amazed by the beauty of the Valle Vidal, the height of Baldy
Mountain, and the ruggedness of the Tooth of Time! Start off by exploring the Historic Chase Ranch and spending the night
at Hellfire Canyon. Be sure to tour the fascinating petroglyphs left by the Ancestral Puebloan people prior to 1300 CE at
Indian Writings. Test your navigation skills by taking beautiful Abran Canyon or hiking up the North Ponil to Seally Canyon,
where you will help the staff with a search and rescue mission that will challenge your crew to work together. Bushwhack
the north ridgeline on your way to tour historic Ring Place. From there, ride some of northern New Mexico’s finest
mountain biking trails at Whiteman Vega and work on a trail project with the Conservation Department. View the entire
Philmont skyline from one of the most beautiful meadows in the Valle Vidal, at the north end of McCrystal Creek. The next
day, you’ll hike gorgeous Greenwood Canyon all the way to Copper Park. Be sure to explore Lucien Maxwell's Aztec Mine
and learn gold mining, panning, and blacksmithing skills at French Henry. Your two day stay at Ewells Park will give you a
chance to climb Baldy Mountain and tour historic Baldy Town. Shoot booming .50 caliber black powder rifles and throw
tomahawks at Miranda before hiking to Santa Claus. Continue south and pass through Hidden Valley, by Window Rock,
and through the Demonstration Forest on your way to Clark’s Fork. Enjoy a chuckwagon dinner, roping, and'
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2013 description: 'If your training hikes were a breeze and your crew is ready for Philmont’s biggest challenge, this trek is for you! Our longest trek
covers it all, but will still provide your crew with many program opportunities. Be amazed by the beauty of the Valle Vidal, the
height of Baldy Mountain, and the ruggedness of the Tooth of Time! Start off by seeing the world’s only known T-Rex track… it’s
right here in the North Ponil Valley! Watch a gorgeous sunset at House Canyon Camp and wake up to visit the fascinating
petroglyphs left by the ancient Ancestral Puebloan people around 1300 AD at Indian Writings. Test your navigation skills by taking
beautiful Abran Canyon or hike the North Ponil up to Seally Canyon. Use your camping and first aid skills to help the Seally staff
with a search and rescue mission that will bring your crew together. Bushwhack the ridgeline to the north for some gorgeous
views on your way to tour historic Ring Place. From there, hit some of northern New Mexico’s finest mountain biking trails at
Whiteman Vega. You will then have the option to view Baldy Mountain from one of the most beautiful meadows in the Valle Vidal,
at the north end of McCrystal Creek, before hiking to Greenwood Canyon. The next day, you’ll hike gorgeous Greenwood Canyon
all the way to Copper Park and Baldy Town. Your two day stay at Baldy Town will give you a chance to climb Baldy Mountain,
explore Lucien Maxwell’s Aztec Mine, and tour the historic mining town. Shoot booming .50 caliber black powder rifles and throw
tomahawks at Miranda before hiking over to Santa Claus. Your journey south will start there! Enjoy the vistas you will see as you
enter Bear Canyon and enjoy reviewing your Baldy ascent from the north rim of Deer Lake Mesa. Enjoy the stay at Upper Bench
before passing through Hidden Valley, by Window Rock, and through the Demonstration Forest on your way to Clark’s Fork. Be
sure to brand your boots before leaving for Upper Clark’s Fork and the Tooth of Time!'
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