2012 Itinerary Guide - Philmont Document Archives

Itinerary Number 62012 PHILMONT ADVENTURE ITINERARYChallenging (maximum program time) - 56 milesThis program intense trek follows rushing streams, discovers mountain meadows, and traverses lofty peaks across Philmont’sSouth and Central Country. You will start with a visit to pioneer Kit Carson’s home along the Santa Fe Trail. You will then hikealong the gorgeous Rayado River to Rayado River Camp! You can then visit the cantina at Abreu and help our staff with a searchand rescue mission that will require your crew to work together at Carson Meadows. Hike west to the “Notch,” overlooking bothRayado and Bonito Canyons. Stellar views of Rayado, Crater, and Lookout Peaks will be seen from the south side of RayadoCanyon. Enjoy Fish Camp just like Waite Phillips, as you fish the banks of the Rayado and Agua Fria Rivers. From there, your crewwill spend two days in some of the most pristine country the southwest has to offer at Apache Springs. You will learn how tohomestead at Crooked Creek before heading to Wild Horse, which is guaranteed to be memorable as it is one of our most beautifultrail camps. Tomahawks, mountain living, and booming .50 caliber black powder rifles await you at Clear Creek. Seeing WheelerPeak, the Moreno Valley, and Baldy Mountain from the top of Mount Phillips will be something your crew will never forget. Headdown to Beaubien for roping, boot branding, a chuck wagon dinner, and cowboy campfire. Hike Trail Peak on your way to visit theContinental Tie and Lumber Company at Crater Lake. Enjoy the campfire and rest up for your hike to Lovers Leap and the Tooth ofTime!Day Camp Program Features Food Pickup1 CAMPINGOpening CampfireHEADQUARTERS2 Rayado RiverLand Navigation, Geocaching @ Zastrow,Ranger Training3 CragsCantina @ Abreu; Search and Rescue, WildernessMedicine @ Carson Meadows, Trail CampCamping HQ4 APACHE SPRINGS Fly Tying, Fishing, Lodge Tour @ Fish Camp Apache Springs5 APACHE SPRINGS Jicarilla Apache Life, Sweat Lodge,3-Dimensional Archery6 Wild HorseHomesteading @ Crooked Creek,Trail Camp7 CLEAR CREEKRocky Mountain Fur Company, Black Powder Rifle8 Red HillsHike over Mt. Phillips,Trail Camp9 s BEAUBIENHike Big Red; Western Lore, Branding, Chuck WagonDinner, Cowboy Campfire10 CRATER LAKEHike Trail Peak, Continental Tie & Lumber Company,Company Meeting Campfire11 StockadeHike via Lovers Leap,Trail Camp12 CAMPINGHike in via Tooth of Time,HEADQUARTERS Awards CampfireDeparts from Camping Headquarters on Day 2 for Rayado Turnaround to go to Rayado River CampHike in to Camping HQ via Tooth of Time.Campsite Elevations: 7,120' Minimum, 10,400' MaximumConservation: Apache SpringsCamps: 4 Staffed, 5 Trail, 1 LayoverSectional Maps: SouthPhillips JunctionNOTE: (d) = Dry Camp(s) = Showers may be availableCrews passing through staff camps will have an opportunity to participate insome, but not all, program opportunities in the camp, based on availability.NO CHANGES ARE POSSIBLE FOR CAMPS, FOOD PICKUPS, OR BUS TRANSPORTATION AFTER ITINERARY SELECTION.2012 ITINERARY GUIDE 39 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA