| 2019 description: 'Looking for a trek that follows rushing streams, discovers mountain meadows, and traverses lofty peaks across Philmont’s South and Central Country? This is it! Hone your land navigation skills at Zastrow before camping at Rayado River for the night. Next, hike through Abreu and drink a cool root beer at the Cantina before helping the incident command staff at Carson Meadows with a search and rescue mission that will challenge your crew to work together. From there, enjoy the hike to Crags through the Notch and be one of the lucky few to sleep at the bottom of Rayado Canyon. Stellar views of Rayado, Crater, and Lookout Peaks will be seen from the trail on your way to Fish Camp where you will get to tour Waite Phillips' Rayado Lodge at the confluence of the Agua Fria and Rayado Creeks. Enjoy the hike up the Agua Fria to the beautiful meadows of Apache Springs. The next morning, learn about the Jicarilla Apache and shoot 3-D archery targets before setting off to the mountain men of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. Tomahawks and tall tales await you there at Clear Creek. Spend a night on the trail at Comanche Creek before swinging down to Beaubien for roping, branding, conservation, a chuckwagon dinner, and cowboy campfire. Hike over to Lookout Meadow and enjoy the views that helped the camp earn its’ name! Don’t forget to visit the Continental Tie & Lumber Co. as you make your way to Miners Park for some Rockclimbing and Rappelling. Your final challenges await you…Shaefers Peak and the Tooth of Time!' |
| 2018 description: 'This program intense trek follows rushing streams, discovers mountain meadows, and traverses lofty peaks across Philmont’s South and Central Country. Hone your land navigation skills at Zastrow before camping at Rayado River for the night. Next, hike through Abreu and drink a cool root beer at the cantina before helping the staff at Carson Meadows with a search and rescue mission that will challenge your crew to work together. From there, enjoy the hike to Crags through the Notch and be one of the lucky few to sleep at the bottom of Rayado Canyon. Stellar views of Rayado, Crater, and Lookout Peaks will be seen from the trail on your way to Fish Camp where you will get to tour Waite Phillips' lodge at the intersection of the Agua Fria and Rayado Creeks. Enjoy the hike up the Agua Fria to pristine Lost Cabin Camp. The next morning at Apache Springs, encounter the Jicarilla and shoot 3-D archery targets before setting off to the homestead at Crooked Creek. Tomahawks, mountain living, and booming .50 caliber muzzle loading rifles await you at Clear Creek. The hike up Mt. Phillips will be tough, but seeing Wheeler Peak, the Moreno Valley, and Baldy Mountain is something your crew will never forget. Hike over Comanche Peak to Red Hills and then over the beautiful highline between Big Red and Bonito Peak. Swing down to Beaubien for roping, branding, conservation, a chuckwagon dinner, and cowboy campfire. Hike Trail Peak on your way to visit the Continental Tie & Lumber Company at Crater Lake. Enjoy the Company Meeting Campfire. Your final challenge awaits… the Tooth of Time!' |
| Day | 2019 Trek 9 Campsite | 2018 Trek 12 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | Camping Headquarters TB | ||
| 2 | Rayado River | ||
| 3 | Crags | ||
| 4 | Apache Springs | Lost Cabin | Jicarilla Apache Life included in 2019 trek 9 |
| 5 | Wild Horse Park | Crooked Creek | Wildlife Conservation included in 2019 trek 9 Homesteading not included in 2019 trek 9 Jicarilla Apache Life not included in 2019 trek 9 |
| 6 | Comanche Creek | Clear Creek | Tomahawks included in 2019 trek 9 Muzzle Loading Rifles not included in 2019 trek 9 |
| 7 | Beaubien | Red Hills | Chuck Wagon Dinner included in 2019 trek 9 Campfire included in 2019 trek 9 Western Lore / Branding included in 2019 trek 9 Food Pickup included in 2019 trek 9 Climb Mount Phillips not included in 2019 trek 9 Climb Comanche Peak not included in 2019 trek 9 |
| 8 | Beaubien | Horse Rides included in 2019 trek 9 Conservation Project included in 2019 trek 9 Western Lore / Branding not included in 2019 trek 9 Climb Big Red not included in 2019 trek 9 Climb Bonito Peak not included in 2019 trek 9 | |
| 9 | Lookout Meadow | Beaubien | Climb Lookout Peak included in 2019 trek 9 Chuck Wagon Dinner not included in 2019 trek 9 Food Pickup not included in 2019 trek 9 Conservation Project not included in 2019 trek 9 |
| 10 | Miner's Park | Crater Lake | Continental Tie & Lumber included in 2019 trek 9 Food Pickup included in 2019 trek 9 spar pole climbing included in 2019 trek 9 Campfire not included in 2019 trek 9 Climb Trail Peak not included in 2019 trek 9 |
| 11 | Shaefers Pass | Rock Climbing & Rappelling included in 2019 trek 9 Continental Tie & Lumber not included in 2019 trek 9 | |
| 12 | Camping Headquarters HB | Climb Shaefer's Peak included in 2019 trek 9 |