2017 description: 'This program intense trek follows mountain streams, discovers mountain meadows, and traverses peaks and mesas across
Philmont's South Country. Begin your trek by hiking over Lovers Leap and scaling Urraca Mesa. Test your crew skills on the
challenge course at Urraca before being entertained to a great evening campfire. Be sure to get plenty of rest and wake up
early to watch the sunrise at Inspiration Point. From there, hike west towards Fowler Mesa, Bonito Canyon, and Lookout
Meadow. Keep your voices low as you hike into Lookout Meadow and you might see the small herd of elk that frequent the
area. Wake up early to watch the sunrise from the top of the meadow and see why they call it Lookout! From there, scale
rugged Lookout Peak and view the twists and turns of Rayado Canyon below. Your next destination is where the canyon
divides at Fish Camp. Tour Waite Phillips fishing lodge enroute to Beaubien where you will rope, brand, eat a chuckwagon
dinner, and be entertained at a cowboy campfire. The next morning, you'll have the great opportunity to work with Philmont's
Conservation Department on a stream restoration or trail maintenance project. From there, enjoy the cool crisp hike down
beautiful North Fork Urraca Creek before camping for the night. Be sure to get plenty of rest as your last challenge awaits…
the Tooth of Time! Climb the Tooth and hike into Base Camp via the Tooth Ridge Trail as you reflect on your successful journey.' |
Day | 2017 Trek 707 Campsite | 2016 Trek 707 Campsite | Program Differences |
1 | Trailbound Tent City |   |   |
2 | Anasazi |   |   |
3 | Metcalf Station |   | Campfire not included in 2017 trek 707 Morse Code not included in 2017 trek 707   |
4 | Seally Canyon | Ring Place | Search & Rescue / Wilderness Medicine included in 2017 trek 707 Astronomy not included in 2017 trek 707 Folk Weather Forecasting not included in 2017 trek 707 Food Pickup not included in 2017 trek 707   |
5 | Beatty Lakes |   | Folk Weather Forecasting included in 2017 trek 707 Low Impact Camping included in 2017 trek 707 Food Pickup included in 2017 trek 707 Mountain Biking not included in 2017 trek 707   |
6 | Horse Canyon |   | Water included in 2017 trek 707   |
7 | Homebound Tent City |   | Western Lore / Branding included in 2017 trek 707   |