2012 Itinerary Guide - Philmont Document Archives

Itinerary Number 292012 PHILMONT ADVENTURE ITINERARYStrenuous (hiking with some program time) - 84 milesThis program filled trek will give you a chance to climb Baldy Mountain, camp near Black Jack’s hideout, and hike over the Tooth ofTime! Start your trek with a cool glass of root beer at Ponil before making your way to Flume Canyon for the night. Climb sparpoles and cut cross ties with the Continental Tie and Lumber Company at Pueblano before heading over beautiful Wilson Mesa toRich Cabins. At Rich, you will learn how the old homesteaders survived in the mountains and be treated to an evening ofentertainment. Hike to Upper Greenwood where you will need to rest up before climbing to Copper Park and Baldy Mountain.From Copper Park, hike down to French Henry to learn blacksmithing skills and explore Lucien Maxwell’s Aztec Mine. The next day,your crew will hike over Baldy Mountain with the option of carrying full packs… if you’re up for the challenge! Tour historic BaldyTown and camp at Baldy Skyline for the night. Hike to Black Jacks, but be sure to participate in initiative games and challengeevents (that are sure to bring your crew together) at Head of Dean. Have fun exploring outlaw Black Jack Ketchum’s Hideout onyour way to rock climb and rappel at Dean Cow. At Harlan, your crew will enjoy loading their own shotgun shells before testingtheir skills at our scenic shooting range. Your crew will be able to reflect on their journey at cool and luscious Lower Sawmill beforehitting the trail and heading to Clark’s Fork. There, you will brand boots, test your roping skills, enjoy a Chuck Wagon dinner, andcap off the evening with a cowboy campfire. Be sure to wake up early, fill your water bottles, and hit the trail towards Shaefer’sPass and the Tooth of Time!Day Camp Program Features Food Pickup1 CAMPINGOpening CampfireHEADQUARTERS2 Flume CanyonRanger Training Camping HQ3 RICH CABINSContinental Tie and Lumber Company @ Pueblano;Hike Over Wilson Mesa; Homesteading4 Upper Greenwood Trail Camp5 Copper ParkGold Mining & Panning, Blacksmithing @ French Henry6 Baldy SkylineHike Baldy Mt.,Visit Historic Baldy Town & Trading Post7 d Black JacksChallenge Events @ Head of Dean;Dry Camp—Water @ New Dean8 s DEAN COWVisit Black Jack Ketchem's Hideout;Rock Climbing & Rappelling9 HARLAN12-Gauge Shotgun Shooting & Reloading,Burro Racing (evening)Rich CabinsBaldy Town10 Lower SawmillTrail Camp Ute Gulch11 s CLARKS FORKWestern Lore, Branding, Horse Rides,Chuck Wagon Dinner, Cowboy Campfire12 CAMPINGHike in via Tooth of Time,HEADQUARTERS Awards CampfireDeparts from Camping Headquarters on Day 2 for Ponil Gate Turnaround to go to Flume Canyon CampHike in to Camping HQ via Tooth of Time.Campsite Elevations: 7,215' Minimum, 10,480' MaximumConservation: HarlanCamps: 4 Staffed, 6 Trail, 1 Dry CampSectional Maps: South, NorthNOTE: (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 85 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA