2018 description: 'This Valle Vidal itinerary will enable your crew to see an incredible assortment of wildlife, enormous grass filled vegas, gorgeous ponderosa pine stands, and rugged mountains to the north of Philmont. Start your trek by hiking past the World's first confirmed T-Rex track before camping at Anasazi for the night. Next, you will be able to work on a new trail construction project with the Conservation Department before hiking to Metcalf Station where you will learn how to build a railroad, blacksmith, and be entertained by their evening campfire. Wake up early and beat the heat as you hike north through the Ponil Ranch on your way to a search and rescue mission at Seally Canyon. After a visit to historic Ring Place, bushwhack through the ponderosa pines and enormous meadows to scenic Beatty Lakes… the views of Little Costilla and Baldy Mountain are amazing! Next, take part in thought provoking initiative games and challenge course events that will encourage your crew to work together at Dan Beard before hiking to Horse Canyon Camp. Enjoy the view from the ridge as the sun sets to the west. Drink a cool root beer at the Ponil Cantina before hiking to the turnaround. Next stop… Base Camp!.'
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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.'
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