| 2015 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.' |
| 2014 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 up Horse Canyon to
Horse Canyon Camp. Next, take part in thought provoking initiative games and challenge course events that will encourage
your crew to work together at Dan Beard. Your crew will then have the opportunity to work on your navigation skills as you
locate Beatty Lakes. Enjoy the view of Little Costilla and continue north to Ring Place on the following day as you bushwhack
through tall ponderosa pine stands and enormous meadows. Side hike to Whiteman Vega to ride some of northern New
Mexico's best mountain biking trails and work with the Philmont Conservation Department on a new bike trail! Return to Ring
Place for folk weather forecasting and astronomy, where the night skies are great because there is no light for miles! Wake up
early and head south until you hear the pinging of hammers driving rail spikes echo off the canyon walls at Metcalf Station.
Railroading, morse code, and blacksmithing will come to life before your crew experiences a great campfire. Be sure to check
out the Ancestral Puebloan petroglyphs from 1300 CE before exploring Chase Canyon and the historic Chase Ranch. Next
stop… Base Camp!' |
| Day | 2015 Trek 707 Campsite | 2014 Trek 708 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | Trailbound Tent City | ||
| 2 | Anasazi | Horse Canyon | Tyrannosaurus Rex Track included in 2015 trek 707 Ranger Training included in 2015 trek 707 |
| 3 | Metcalf Station | Beatty Lakes | Blacksmithing included in 2015 trek 707 Campfire included in 2015 trek 707 Conservation Project included in 2015 trek 707 Railroading included in 2015 trek 707 Morse Code included in 2015 trek 707 Challenge Events not included in 2015 trek 707 Low Impact Camping not included in 2015 trek 707 |
| 4 | Ring Place | Low Impact Camping not included in 2015 trek 707 Mountain Biking not included in 2015 trek 707 Conservation Project not included in 2015 trek 707 | |
| 5 | Beatty Lakes | Metcalf Station | Mountain Biking included in 2015 trek 707 Blacksmithing not included in 2015 trek 707 Campfire not included in 2015 trek 707 Railroading not included in 2015 trek 707 Morse Code not included in 2015 trek 707 |
| 6 | Horse Canyon | Chase Canyon | Challenge Events included in 2015 trek 707 Low Impact Camping not included in 2015 trek 707 Petroglyphs Tour not included in 2015 trek 707 Atl Atl Darts not included in 2015 trek 707 |
| 7 | Homebound Tent City | Cantina included in 2015 trek 707 Tour Historic Chase Ranch not included in 2015 trek 707 |