<strong>Itinerary</strong> 24Little CostillaMcCrystalCreekSeallyCanyonDan BeardOldCampBaldy MtnPueblanoPonilHart PeakMirandaSanta ClausAnasaziSix MileGateSymbolsBase CampCampFood PickupLayoverTurnaroundBear CanyonMiles/Elevation per day1 3 ,0 0 01 2 ,0 0 02 3 4 56 7 8 9 ☺ 11 121 1 ,0 0 01 0 ,0 0 09 ,0 0 08 ,0 0 07 ,0 0 06 ,0 0 0051 01 52 02 53 03 54 04 55 05 56 06 57 07 5<strong>2012</strong> ITINERARY GUIDE 74 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA
<strong>Itinerary</strong> Number 24<strong>2012</strong> PHILMONT ADVENTURE ITINERARYRugged (good mix of program & hiking) - 75 milesThis Valle Vidal itinerary will enable you to camp where few other <strong>Philmont</strong> treks go, see an incredible assortment of wildlife, enjoyenormous grass filled vegas, hike through healthy ponderosa pine stands, and view the rugged mountains to the north of<strong>Philmont</strong>. You will also have the opportunity to let pack burros carry a portion of your gear! Start off by seeing the world’s onlyknown T-Rex track and tour the fascinating petroglyphs left by the ancient Ancestral Puebloan people at Indian Writings. Fromthere, you will help our staff with a search and rescue at Seally Canyon. You will then visit the historic Ring Ranch for some folkweather forecasting and head to Whiteman Vega to ride some of the best mountain biking trails in northern New Mexico. You willbe the only crew that has a chance to camp alongside McCrystal Creek while you enjoy the unparalleled opportunity to previewBaldy Mountain from the northern meadow. Make your way south back to Dan Beard for initiative games and challenge eventsthat will bring your crew together. Next, you will be off to enjoy Cowboy Action Shooting, boot branding, roping, a chuck wagondinner, cantina show, horse rides, and a cowboy breakfast at Ponil! The Continental Tie and Lumber Company will then welcomeyou to their camp at Pueblano. You will climb spar poles, cut cross ties, and enjoy the music/stories at the “Company Meeting”campfire. From there, head to the Mountain Man Rendezvous at Miranda. You’ll shoot booming .50 caliber black powder rifles,side hike Baldy Mountain, explore Lucien Maxwell’s Aztec Mine, and visit historic Baldy Town. The last night at Santa Claus willgive your crew special time to reflect on the journey and everything that they have accomplished together.Day Camp Program Features Food Pickup1 CAMPINGOpening CampfireHEADQUARTERS2 AnasaziSee World's Only Tyrannosaurus Rex Track,Ranger Training3 Old CampArchaeology, Tour Petroglyphs @ Indian Writings,Trail Camp4 SEALLY CANYONSearch and Rescue, Wilderness Medicine,Leave No Trace Training/Camp5 McCrystal CreekVisit Historic Ring Place, Folk Weather Forecasting;Mountain Biking @ Whiteman Vega, Leave No Trace Trail Camp6 DAN BEARDChallenge Events7 s PONILWestern Lore, Branding, Horse Rides, ChuckWagon Dinner, Cantina Show, Cowboy Action Shooting8 PUEBLANOChuckwagon Breakfast, Pick-up Burros @ Ponil;Continental Tie & Lumber Company, Co. Mtg. Campfire9 MIRANDAReturn Burros, Mountain Man Rendezvous,Black Powder Rifle10 MIRANDASide Hike Baldy Mt.;Tour Historic Baldy Town11 Santa ClausTrail Camp12 CAMPINGHike to Bear Canyon Turnaround,HEADQUARTERS Awards CampfireDeparts from Camping Headquarters on Day 2 for 6-Mile Gate Turnaround to go to Anasazi CampReturns to Camping HQ on Day 12 from Bear Canyon Turnaround.This is a Burro Packing itinerary. If your crew chooses it they MUST TAKE THE BURRO.Campsite Elevations: 7,040' Minimum, 8,920' MaximumConservation: Whiteman VegaCamps: 5 Staffed, 4 Trail, 1 LayoverSectional Maps: North, Valle VidalCamping HQRing PlacePonilBaldy TownNOTE: (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.<strong>2012</strong> ITINERARY GUIDE 75 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA