2021 description: 'This exciting trek offers a variety of great program elements, as well as a chance to summit Philmont's highest peak. Your
adventure begins at Six-mile Trailhead with a short hike to McBride Canyon camp, setting you up for easy access to Hart Peak the
next morning. The North Ponil is a timeline in history as you make your way to see the petroglyphs and archeological sites at
Indian Writings. Head up to canyon to work on the railroad and in the forge at Metcalf Station, and enjoy the brand new depot! Be
ready to face the challenges presented by the facilitators at Dan Beard as they run your crew through a series of elements
designed to build teamwork. You’ll work your way down Horse Canyon to grab some more commissary goods at Ponil before
heading to your trail camp at Dean Skyline...enjoy tremendous views all the way to Colorado! Shoot over to the newly reopened
Santa Claus Camp where you can load your own 12-gauge Shotgun shells and then head to the range and test your shooting
skills. Your stop at Black Horse Camp will be focused on exploring the mining history of the area and hiking Philmont's highest
peak: Baldy Mountain. After your morning summit of Baldy, you will be passing through Miranda to partake in the Mountain Man
Rendezvous. Have fun learning to throw tomahawks, or shoot Muzzle Loading Rifles, then set up camp at Maxwell so you can be
ready to meet and receive your own burro. You'll learn how to pack him properly before hiking with them to your next stop Baldy
Skyline, which offers a view of the peak you just conquered, and is where you will complete your conservation project. The next
day will take you to the loggers of the Continental Tie and Lumber Co. at Pueblano. Here you can climb spar poles and make rail
ties before ending the day with an exciting campfire “Company Meeting”. Take good care of your burro, he will help get you down
to Ponil. Feel what it was like to be in an old west town, take aim at the Cowboy Action Shooting range and enjoy a hearty Chuck
Wagon dinner. Celebrate with a cold root beer and prepare for the raucous Cantina Show to top off the day! Your last morning
will have you riding horses before hiking to the Ponil Trailhead, where a short bus ride returns you to Base Camp to celebrate your
adventure before heading home.'
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2020 description: 'This exciting trek offers a variety of great program elements, as well as a chance to summit Philmont's highest peak. Your
adventure begins at Six-mile Trailhead with a short hike to see the first confirmed T-Rex footprint in the world. The North Ponil is a timeline in history as you make your way to see the petroglyphs and archeological sites at Indian Writings. Head up to canyon to work on the railroad at Metcalf Station. Drive some spikes, work in the forge, and enjoy an excellent evening performance. Be
ready to face the challenges presented by the facilitators at Dan Beard as they run your crew through a series of elements
designed to build teamwork. You’ll work your way down Horse Canyon to grab some more commissary goods at Ponil before
heading to your trail camp at Dean Skyline...enjoy tremendous views all the way to Colorado! Shoot over to the newly reopened
Santa Claus Camp where you can load your own 12-gauge Shotgun shells and then head to the range and test your shooting
skills. Your layover at Black Horse Camp will be focused on exploring the mining history of the area and hiking Philmont's highest
peak: Baldy Mountain. On your way, you will be passing through Miranda to partake in the Mountain Man Rendezvous. Have fun
learning to throw tomahawks, or shoot Muzzle Loading Rifles, then set up camp at Black Horse and prepare for your Baldy ascent
the next day. Summitting Baldy mountain is a challenging, but truly worthwhile and memorable experience. The following day will
take you back through Miranda where you will meet and receive your own burro and learn how to pack him properly before
camping at Baldy Skyline, which offers a view of the peak you just conquered, and is where you will complete your conservation
project. The next day will take you to the loggers of the Continental Tie and Lumber Co. at Pueblano. Here you can climb spar
poles and make rail ties before ending the day with an exciting campfire “Company Meeting”. Take good care of your burro, he
will help get you down to Ponil. Feel what it was like to be in an old west town, take aim at the Cowboy Action Shooting range and
enjoy a hearty Chuck Wagon dinner. Celebrate with a cold root beer and prepare for the raucous Cantina Show to top off the day! Your last morning will have you riding horses before hiking to the Ponil Trailhead, where a short bus ride returns you to Base
Camp to celebrate your adventure before heading home.'
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