2012 Itinerary Guide - Philmont Document Archives

Itinerary Number 122012 PHILMONT ADVENTURE ITINERARYChallenging (maximum program time) - 65 milesThis action packed itinerary will encourage your crew to work together as you explore Philmont’s South and Central Country. Startoff by trekking across Lovers Leap before heading to Urraca Mesa for initiative games and challenge course events that will aidyour crew’s development throughout the rest of the trek. From there, you will visit a Mexican homestead at Abreu and help thestaff at Carson Meadows with a search and rescue mission. You will then hike west to the “Notch,” overlooking both Rayado andBonito Canyons. Stellar views of Rayado, Crater, and Lookout Peaks will be seen from the south side of Rayado Canyon as youmake your way to Fish Camp. Enjoy Fish Camp just like Waite Phillips, as you fish the banks of the Rayado and Agua Fria Rivers. AtApache Springs, your crew will spend two days in some of the most pristine country the southwest has to offer. Make your way toPhillips Junction and enjoy the serene hike up to Porcupine for the night. Booming .50 caliber black powder rifles and tomahawksawait you at Clear Creek. Next, the trek up Mount Phillips will be challenging, but seeing the sunset over Wheeler Peak and theMoreno Valley will be an unparalleled reward. Your crew will enjoy learning how to reload .30-06 rifle and shotgun shells beforefiring them at Sawmill and Harlan.Day Camp Program Features Food Pickup1 CAMPINGOpening CampfireHEADQUARTERS2 Lovers LeapRanger Training Camping HQ3 URRACAChallenge Events, Evening Campfire4 CARSON MEADOWS Mexican Homesteading and Cantina @ Abreu;Search and Rescue, Wilderness Medicine5 APACHE SPRINGS Fly Tying & Fishing, Lodge Tour @ Fish Camp Apache Springs6 APACHE SPRINGS Jicarilla Apache Life, Sweat Lodge, 3-D Archery7 PorcupineHomesteading @ Crooked Creek Phillips Junction8 d Mt. PhillipsRocky Mountain Fur Co., Black Powder Rifle @ ClearCreek; Dry Camp—Water @ Clear Creek9 s SAWMILL.30-06 Rifle Shooting & Reloading10 HUNTING LODGE Cabin Tour, visit Demonstration Forest11 Martinez Springs Trail Camp Ute Gulch12 CAMPINGHike to Turkey Creek Turnaround,HEADQUARTERS Awards CampfireDeparts from Camping Headquarters on Day 2 for Lovers Turnaround to go to Lovers Leap CampReturns to Camping HQ on Day 12 from Turkey Creek Turnaround.Campsite Elevations: 7,450' Minimum, 11,650' MaximumConservation: Apache SpringsCamps: 5 Staffed, 4 Trail, 1 Layover, 1 Dry CampSectional Maps: SouthNOTE: (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 51 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA