| 2013 description: 'If your crew enjoys fishing cool and teaming mountain streams, this “Fishing Trek” will be a great choice! Feel free to bring your
fishing equipment and purchase a license before fishing some of the best mountain streams you will come across. Start your trek
by visiting famous pioneer Kit Carson’s home at Rayado along the Santa Fe Trail before following the river up to Olympia and
Abreu. Enjoy the Mexican homestead, root beer at the cantina, and a delicious Mexican dinner as you listen to the waters of the
Rayado flow by before resting for the evening. Your next stop at Fish Camp will leave no questions unanswered as to why Waite
Phillips loved to spend time on the banks of the Rayado and Agua Fria. Tour Waite’s historic fishing lodge and fish the Agua Fria all
day on your way to Bear Canyon Camp. From there, you’ll be able to fish the Rayado all the way from Phillips Junction to
Porcupine, and on to Clear Creek, where you will hear booming .50 caliber black powder rifles as you come into camp. The trek up
Mount Phillips will be challenging, but viewing Wheeler Peak, the Moreno Valley, and Baldy Mountain will be an unparalleled
reward. Drop down into Cypher’s Mine for the evening “Stomp” with Charlie’s musician miners. From there, you’ll be able to fish
the picturesque Cimarroncito Reservoir, hike to Window Rock, and wrap up your trek on the Cimarron River. Keep cool by the
rushing water and enjoy leisurely casting while you wait for your ride into Base Camp.' |
| 2012 description: 'This program intense trek follows rushing streams, discovers mountain meadows, and traverses lofty peaks across Philmont’s South and Central Country. You will start with a search and rescue mission that will require your crew to work together at Carson Meadows. You will then hike west to the “Notch,” overlooking both Rayado and Bonito Canyons. Stellar views of Rayado, Crater, and Lookout Peaks will be seen from the south side of Rayado Canyon. Enjoy Fish Camp just like Waite Phillips, as you fish the banks of the Rayado and Agua Fria Rivers. From there, your crew will spend two days in some of the most pristine country the southwest has to offer at Apache Springs. The hike to and stay at Wild Horse is guaranteed to be memorable, as it is one of our most beautiful trail camps. Booming .50 caliber black powder rifles await you at Clear Creek. Next, the trek up Mount Phillips will be challenging, but seeing the sunset over Wheeler Peak and the Moreno Valley will be an unparalleled reward. Enjoy gold mining, blacksmithing, and panning at Cypher’s Mine before climbing several new routes at Cimarroncito. Visit the Hunting Lodge, Demonstration Forest, and Clark’s Fork before ascending the Tooth of Time on your way into Base Camp.' |
| Day | 2013 Trek 7 Campsite | 2012 Trek 1 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | Trail Creek Turnaround | CHQ Trailbound | |
| 2 | Toothache Springs | Rimrock Park | Water not included in 2013 trek 7 |
| 3 | Carson Meadows | Crags | Cantina included in 2013 trek 7 |
| 4 | Fish Camp | ||
| 5 | Apache Springs | 3D Archery included in 2013 trek 7 Sweat Lodge not included in 2013 trek 7 | |
| 6 | Apache Springs | Sweat Lodge included in 2013 trek 7 3D Archery not included in 2013 trek 7 Food Pickup not included in 2013 trek 7 Conservation Project not included in 2013 trek 7 | |
| 7 | Wild Horse | Conservation Project included in 2013 trek 7 Homesteading not included in 2013 trek 7 | |
| 8 | Mt Phillips | Climb Mount Phillips included in 2013 trek 7 | |
| 9 | Lamberts Mine | Cyphers Mine | Climb Big Red included in 2013 trek 7 Climb Comanche Peak included in 2013 trek 7 |
| 10 | Cimarroncito | Hunting Lodge Tour not included in 2013 trek 7 | |
| 11 | Ponderosa Park | Shaefers Pass | Hike via Hidden Valley / Window Rock included in 2013 trek 7 |
| 12 | Homebound Tent City | Climb Tooth of Time included in 2013 trek 7 |