| 2023 description: 'This program packed itinerary loops through the Philmont North Country and combines high peaks and beautiful vistas with
Southwest history. The adventure begins with a bus from Base Camp to the Six-Mile Gate Trailhead and a short hike to
McBride Canyon Camp, where your Ranger will pass on important skills. Get up early the next morning to summit Hart Peak,
then drop down into the North Ponil Canyon for a quick stop at Indian Writings where you will see Ancestral Puebloan
petroglyphs. Then, listen for the echo of the mauls striking spikes as you make your way to Metcalf Station to learn what life
was like on the railroad. You’ll help rebuild the old rail line and enjoy great music and stories at the evening campfire
program. The next day you will be rewarded with a chance to do some horseback riding, roping, and branding at Ponil. Enjoy
a cold and refreshing root beer at the cantina, chow down on a delicious chuckwagon meal and prepare to be entertained at
the evening Cantina Show! Head down the South Ponil River to the Continental Tie and Lumber Co. at Pueblano where your
crew can climb spar poles and make rail ties before enjoying yet another amazing campfire performance. Your next two nights
will be at Azurite, where you will have a layover and prepare yourself with rest and reflection before your ascent of Philmont's
highest peak. Climbing to the top of the 12,441 ft. Baldy Mountain is sure to be the highlight of your Philmont adventure! But
first, you’ll have the opportunity to pass through French Henry to pan for gold and tour the Aztec Mine at French Henry. Rest
up at Azurite and rise early for your Baldy Summit and a stop at the old mining community at Baldy Town for a taste of history
and food resupply. Your next day is just a short hike to Miranda where you will have plenty of time for muzzle loading rifles,
tomahawks and the mountain man rendezvous. Your final hike brings you to the Maxwell Trailhead for your trip back to Base
Camp. What a trek!' |
| 2022 description: 'This program packed itinerary loops through the Philmont North Country and combines high peaks and beautiful vistas with Southwest history. The adventure begins with a bus from Base Camp to the Six-Mile Gate Trailhead and a short hike to the first confirmed T-Rex footprint in the world. You’ll make your way to Anasazi trail camp where your Ranger will pass on important skills. Head up the North Ponil Canyon through Indian Writings where you will see Ancestral Puebloan petroglyphs then listen for the echo of the mauls striking spikes as you make your way to Metcalf Station to learn what life was like on the railroad. You’ll help rebuild the old rail line and enjoy great music and stories at the evening campfire program. The next day you will be rewarded with a chance to do some horseback riding, roping, and branding at Ponil. Enjoy a cold and refreshing root beer at the cantina, chow down on a delicious chuckwagon meal and prepare to be entertained at the evening Cantina Show! Head up the North Ponil River to the Continental Tie and Lumber Co. at Pueblano where your crew can climb spar poles and make rail ties before enjoying yet another amazing campfire performance. Move on up to Ute Meadows for a layover and prepare yourself with rest and reflection before your ascent of Philmont's highest peak. Climbing to the top of the 12,441 ft. Baldy Mountain is sure to be the highlight of your Philmont adventure! You’ll have the option to enjoy the loop around through Copper Park and on to the Aztec Mine at French Henry, eventually ending up back at the old mining town at Baldy Town. Your next day is just a short hike to Miranda where you will have plenty of time for muzzle loading rifles, tomahawks and the mountain man rendezvous. Your final hike brings you to the Maxwell Trailhead for your trip back to Base Camp. What a trek!' |
| Day | 2023 Trek 906 Campsite | 2022 Trek 906 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | McBride Canyon | Anasazi | |
| 3 | Metcalf Station | ||
| 4 | Ponil | ||
| 5 | Pueblano | Campfire included in 2023 trek 906 Tie making / Crosscut Saws included in 2023 trek 906 | |
| 6 | Asurite | Ute Meadows | Gold Mining & Panning included in 2023 trek 906 Mine Tour included in 2023 trek 906 Water included in 2023 trek 906 Campfire not included in 2023 trek 906 Crosscut Saws / Tie making not included in 2023 trek 906 |
| 7 | Asurite | Ute Meadows | Gold Mining & Panning not included in 2023 trek 906 Mine Tour not included in 2023 trek 906 |
| 8 | Miranda | ||
| 9 | CHQ Homebound |