| 2023 description: 'Your journey through the North and into the Central Country of Philmont starts where it all began...Ponil! Take the bus to
Philmont's original base camp and grab a quick root beer before heading to Flume Canyon camp so your Ranger can continue
your skills training. Head through the Continental Tie and Lumber Company at Pueblano for a quick introduction to logging
skills before making your way into Philmont's historic mining area. Be one of the very few crews to camp at French Henry this
summer, and take a tour of the Aztec Mine, pan for gold, and get to work in the forge! After striking it rich at French, get some
rest so you can rise early in the morning for your Baldy summit. Hike up to Copper Park, hang your bear bags, and conquer
Philmont’s highest peak! You can enjoy your lunch on the summit, then head back down to Copper Park and setup camp for
the night. Spend the next day hiking to Head of Dean to enjoy some team building exercises and challenge course elements
together as a crew. The next morning, you'll make the long journey to Cimarroncita to make preparations to hike through the
2018 Ute Park Fire burn scar. Pass through Sawmill for some training on the 30.06 rifle shooting and reloading programs, and
rest up at Whistle Punk Camp. Your journey continues through another historic mining area at Cyphers Mine, down to one of
Waite Phillips' rustic cabins at Hunting Lodge and then over to Clarks Fork. Enjoy some roping and branding and get ready for
an awesome campfire program that will be sure to entertain you on your last night in the backcountry. A big final day is ahead
of you as you rise early to get ready to conquer two peaks in one day: Shaefers Peak and the iconic Tooth of Time. March
triumphantly into base camp after an amazing journey...you all made it!' |
| 2022 description: 'This vista-rich itinerary has a great elevation profile with a supportive buildup, pinnacle ‘mountain-top’ experience, and a reflective to relaxing end. While the Baldy Mountain area will bring you to new heights on day’s 5-6; it’s flanked by design to make your trek successful and memorable. The first couple days will include initial skills taught by your Ranger while building excitement with fantastic views of Baldy Mountain. Then, on days 3-4, your crew will participate in an activity that brings many guests outside of their comfort zone – shotgun reloading and shooting. Let the booming sounds wake you up and open your eyes to the incredible space that you get to be a part of – Philmont Scout Ranch! After truly immersing yourself over the first 3 days at Philmont, now is the perfect time to begin turning individuals into teammates at Head of Dean. Approach this camp with the willingness to break down barriers, the humility to accept imperfection, and the courage to help others. Communication is key. The pinnacle of your experience will likely be Baldy Mountain and your days at Copper Park. As you explore this area, you can see, feel, and imagine the history here. Its impact is pervasive, and you’ll feel enchanted here. Absorb the mining history and allow yourself to be transported back in time – it’s not hard to do! While there’s still vast quantities of gold in Baldy Mountain’s interior, it’s unlikely you’ll find more than a flake or two. However, the real gold is the memories you take home – a treasure that grows bigger and bigger through the rest of your life. As you hike down from the clouds, Rich Cabins and Ponil on days 7-8 are perfect camps for reflecting on your experience as well as the experiences of historic peoples at Philmont Scout Ranch. At Rich Cabins, you’ll be able to compare your outdoor recreation pursuits to the homesteading endeavors of the Rich Family. Further down at Ponil, you’ll understand the ranching efforts of cowboys in the West, and do some horseback riding of your own. And finally, as your bus returns to the ‘real world’, your memories will be filled with an incredible outdoor experience and your mind will be filled with a broadened perspective into historical counterparts and their many uses of this land.' |
| Day | 2023 Trek 912 Campsite | 2022 Trek 911 Campsite | Program Differences |
| 1 | CHQ Trailbound | ||
| 2 | Flume Canyon | Dean Skyline | Cantina included in 2023 trek 912 Western Lore / Branding included in 2023 trek 912 Food Pickup included in 2023 trek 912 Conservation Project included in 2023 trek 912 Water not included in 2023 trek 912 |
| 3 | French Henry | Santa Claus | Blacksmithing included in 2023 trek 912 Gold Mining & Panning included in 2023 trek 912 Mine Tour included in 2023 trek 912 Crosscut Saws / Tie making included in 2023 trek 912 12 Gauge Shotgun shooting/reloading not included in 2023 trek 912 |
| 4 | Copper Park | Baldy Skyline | Climb Baldy Mountain included in 2023 trek 912 Challenge Events not included in 2023 trek 912 |
| 5 | Head of Dean | Copper Park | Challenge Events included in 2023 trek 912 Conservation Project not included in 2023 trek 912 Assaying not included in 2023 trek 912 |
| 6 | Cimarroncita | Copper Park | 3D Archery included in 2023 trek 912 Hunter Education & Laser Range included in 2023 trek 912 Ute Park Pass Hike Prep included in 2023 trek 912 Climb Baldy Mountain not included in 2023 trek 912 |
| 7 | Whistle Punk | Rich Cabins | 30-06 Shooting/Reloading included in 2023 trek 912 Water included in 2023 trek 912 Hike through 2018 Ute Park Fire Zone included in 2023 trek 912 Campfire not included in 2023 trek 912 Homesteading not included in 2023 trek 912 Food Pickup not included in 2023 trek 912 Cabin Tour not included in 2023 trek 912 |
| 8 | Clarks Fork | Ponil | Hunting Lodge Tour included in 2023 trek 912 Cantina not included in 2023 trek 912 |
| 9 | CHQ Homebound | Climb Tooth of Time included in 2023 trek 912 Hike in via Tooth Ridge Trail included in 2023 trek 912 Climb Shaefer's Peak included in 2023 trek 912 Horse Rides not included in 2023 trek 912 Hike to not included in 2023 trek 912 |