2014 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 your trek with a gorgeous sunset at Toothache Springs. Stop by Abreu
for a cool root beer before hiking to Carson Meadows where your crew will help the staff with a search and rescue mission
that will require everyone to work together. From there, hike west to the Notch and enjoy the overlook of Rayado and
Bonito Canyons. Stellar views of Rayado, Crater, and Lookout Peaks will then be seen from the south side of the canyon as
you continue on to Fish Camp. Enjoy fishing the same banks of the Rayado and Agua Fria Creeks as Waite Phillips. From
there, your crew will spend two days in some of the most pristine country the southwest has to offer at Apache Springs.
You will learn about the Jicarilla Apache and test your bow and arrow skills on our lifesize 3-D game targets. Enjoy the
sweat lodge and work on a trail project with our Conservation Department near Buck Creek before exploring the homestead
at Crooked Creek. Your hike to and stay at Wild Horse is guaranteed to be memorable, as it is one of our most beautiful
trail camps. Next, booming .50 caliber black powder rifles and mountain men await you at Clear Creek before the
challenging hike up Mt. Phillips. The hike will be tough, but seeing the sunset over Wheeler Peak and the Moreno Valley will
be an unparalleled reward. From there, climb over Comanche Peak and Big Red on your way to Comanche Pass. Enjoy gold
mining, panning, blacksmithing, and The Stomp at Cypher’s Mine before testing your skills on several new climbing routes
at Cimarroncito. Visit the Hunting Lodge, Demonstration Forest, and Clark’s Fork for horse rides before ascending the Tooth
of Time on your way into Base Camp!'
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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.'
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