2007 Itineraries in Brief

ITINERARY 1 - Challenging

Towering ponderosa pine forests and teaming trout streams await your crew as you enjoy great programs in Philmont's breathtakingly beautiful central and south country. Outstanding programs offered along the trek are 12 gauge shotgun shooting and reloading, rock climbing, western lore, complete with horse rides, boot branding, chuck wagon dinner, black powder rifle shooting, and fly tying and fishing for three days. Finish your trek with a visit to Carson Meadows, Philmont's new program camp featuring search and rescue.

ITINERARY 2 - Challenging

The tall Ponderosa and majestic Douglas Fir trees beckon your crew toward Philmont's highest camp, Mt. Phillips , on this action packed itinerary. Learn the art of cartridge reloading and fire high powered .30-06 rifles at Sawmill Camp and spend a night atop Mt. Phillips with a great view of New Mexico's highest peak, Mt. Wheeler. Participate in the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. program, then hike on to beautiful Apache Springs Camp for two days of archery and Indian ethnology. Fish for rainbow trout; enjoy a tour of Waite Phillips famous Rayado Lodge at Fish Camp before your hike down to Abreu Camp for a historic Homesteading experience with root beer at the cantina, and a delicious Mexican dinner.

ITINERARY 3 - Challenging

The views are incredible from the two 10,000 ft. peaks that you cross on this exciting itinerary. It also offers lots of "never to be forgotten" programs early in the itinerary such as 12 gauge shotgun shooting and reloading, rock climbing at Cimarroncito and .30-06 rifle shooting and reloading at Sawmill. Visit the Rocky Mountain Fur Company outpost at Clear Creek and an 1860's homestead at Crooked Creek on your way to Philmont's great western camp at Beaubien. Search and rescue skills are taught at Carson Meadows Camp before your crew spends their last night at Zastrow Camp where your crew will participate in a very moving "Rededication to the Values of Scouting" ceremony.

ITINERARY 4 - Challenging

This 55 mile trek follows rushing steams, hiking your crew through green mountain meadows, traversing lofty peaks and ridges across Philmont's south and central country. You will learn search and rescue techniques at Carson Meadow, your crew's first staffed camp. Fly tying and fishing, Jicarilla Apache life, 3 dimensional archery and black powder shooting are early features of this trek. After hiking over Mt. Phillips (11,711'), pan for gold and enjoy the "stomp" at Cyphers Mine. Day 10 finds your crew at Cimarroncito for rock climbing and environmental awareness, before you hike into Base Camp over the Tooth of Time.

ITINERARY 5 - Challenging

A side hike to Philmont's towering Baldy Mountain, 12,441', falls exactly in the middle of this itinerary. Prior to that experience, your crew will enjoy archeology, western lore, complete with horse rides, boot branding and a chuck wagon dinner and breakfast. Lead a burro to the Continental Tie & Lumber Company where you will relive the old logging days and hear the Philmont Story Campfire. Visit Miranda's mountain men rendezvous during your two day layover at Ute Meadows. Challenge events, rock climbing and shotgun shooting and reloading round out this popular itinerary.

ITINERARY 6 - Challenging

Sharpen your navigation skills and participate in a "Rededication to Scouting" ceremony at Zastrow Camp as you begin this program-packed itinerary. Next participate in search and rescue training at Carson Meadows. You will hike along some of Philmont's prettiest crystal clear streams and enjoy fly fishing, homesteading and the famous Rocky Mountain Fur Company living history program, all before conquering Mt. Phillips Camp. There is still more fun ahead as you pan for gold and participate in the "outrageous stomp" evening program at Cyphers Mine. Two days at Cimarroncito Camp, Philmont's largest rock camp, and one last day of western lore, including boot branding, will round out Itinerary 13. Hike into base via the Tooth of Time. 2007 ITINERARY GUIDE 18 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA

ITINERARY 7 - Challenging

Visit the fascinating petroglyphs left by the ancient Anasazi people and see the world's only known T-Rex track in the North Ponil Valley as you begin this itinerary. Other action packed programs offered are horse rides, boot branding, and two chuck wagon meals. Later enjoy rock climbing and.30-06 and 12 gauge shotgun reloading and shooting. Be sure to stop and visit Waite Phillips' famous Hunting Lodge before your victory hike over the Tooth of Time.

ITINERARY 8 - Challenging

This trek through Philmont's south country offers many varied and interesting programs including the opportunity to fish in clear mountain streams. A two day layover at Apache Springs provides time to view a replica of a Jicarilla Apache Indian village and learn about their lifestyle. Crews will also enjoy 3-D archery, homesteading, rock climbing, environmental awareness, Continental Tie & Lumber Company, black powder rifle and western lore, including boot branding. Your last night is spent at Clarks Fork before a victory hike in over the Tooth of Time.

ITINERARY 9 - Challenging

This exciting 63 mile itinerary begins with archaeology at Indian Writings. Be sure to look for the world's only Tyrannosaurus Rex track as you hike along the North Ponil trail. Learn "Leave No Trace" camping techniques at Dan Beard and do the homesteading program at Rich Cabins, before the awesome hike up the beautiful Greenwood Canyon into Copper Park. From your Base Camp at Copper Park, you can side hike Baldy Mountain and visit French Henry Camp for gold panning and blacksmithing. Burro packing, logging skills, the Philmont Story Campfire and western lore, including boot branding, complete this excellent trek.

ITINERARY 10 - Challenging

Start off with a taste of the old west and the thrill of shooting a high powered .30-06 hunting rifle using shells that you load, then its off for an evening at Cyphers Mine where gold panning and mining and the hilarious "stomp" are featured. Day 5 brings you to the top of Mt. Phillips, where you will camp for the evening at Philmont's highest trail camp. Stop by Crooked Creek homestead and milk a cow. Then hike on to Beaubien Camp for a two day layover that includes horse rides and delicious chuck wagon dinner - real food! Learn the sport of fly fishing and don't miss the tour of Waite Phillips' famous Lodge at Fish Camp. Your last staffed camp is Zastrow, site of Philmon'ts high tech land navigation program, a Dutch oven dessert feast - more real food - and a "Rededication to Scouting" ceremony.

ITINERARY 11 - Challenging

From the Cimarron River, through the central and southern parts of Philmont, this program packed trek is one of the most popular. Rock climbing and a tour of Waite Phillips' Hunting Lodge start you off before you climb Thunder Ridge (10,725'), Comanche Peak (11,326'), Mt. Phillips (11,711') and Trail Peak (10,247'), if you wish to turn this Challenging into a rugged itinerary. After all this, your crew hikes to Base Camp via the Tooth of Time.

ITINERARY 12 - Challenging

This challenging trek starts in the beautiful south country and allows you to hike over Mt. Phillips and camp at an elevation of 11,326 feet on Comanche Peak. Many programs are featured in this unique itinerary such as challenge events at Urraca, rock climbing, environmental awareness, post civil war settlers, black powder rifle, Rocky Mountain Fur Company, and .30-06 rifle shooting. You will tour and stay overnight at the famous Hunting Lodge. Take a horse ride, brand your boots and enjoy a chuck wagon dinner at Clarks Fork before spending your last night at Tooth Ridge Trail Camp. Hike into Base Camp via the famous Tooth of Time trail. 2007 ITINERARY GUIDE 19 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA

ITINERARY 13 - Challenging

Fly fishing persons will love this itinerary as several rivers run through this trek. Tour Waite Phillips' famous Rayado Lodge at Fish Camp on your way to a two-day layover at one of Philmont's premiere western lore camps, Beaubien, where horse rides, boot branding and a chuck wagon dinner awaits your crew. Hike along the South Fork of the Urraca to Black Mountain and experience blacksmithing, post civil war settlers and black powder rifle shooting. Even more program is available at Cyphers Mine where you can pan for gold and be on your way to Cimarroncito's rock climbing camp. On your last day, your crew will hike over the Tooth of Time.

ITINERARY 14 - Challenging

Breathtaking mountain vistas and cool rushing streams await your crew as you trek Philmont's spectacular south and central country. Weld your crew together as you enjoy challenge events at Urraca. Relive the old days of the New Mexico logging, homesteading, mountain men, gold miners and cowboys as you visit five of Philmont's living history camps where the costumed staff share their interpretive skills with your crew. Then hike into Base Camp over the Tooth of Time.

ITINERARY 15 - Challenging

Fishing for trout in clear mountain streams and views of mystic mountain peaks are highlights as you travel through Abreu, Fish Camp and Crooked Creek. You will enjoy challenge events and the campfire at Urraca, a Mexican homestead with dinner and cantina. Day 6 offers the opportunity to experience 3 dimensional archery. Take time as you hike north to enjoy homesteading, Rocky Mountain Fur Company, .30-06 reloading and shooting, rock climbing, and environmental awareness at Dean Cow before your last day's hike to Six Mile Gate.

ITINERARY 16 - Rugged

Two sets of layover days allow your crew to participate in lots of program on this 67 mile trek. The Continental Tie and Lumber Company at Crater Lake, where you actually climb tall spar poles with gaffs and a climbing belt, starts off your trek. There are two opportunities to shoot a black powder rifle as you visit Black Mountain and Clear Creek Camps. Western lore, complete with horse rides, boot branding and a chuck wagon dinner, await your crew at Philmont's famous Beaubien Camp. Side hikes to Trail Peak from Beaubien and Hidden Valley from Cimarroncito Camp, as well as rock climbing, make this itinerary one of the most program packed!

ITINERARY 17 - Rugged

As your crew hikes up the sparkling Ponil River into the spectacular Valle Vidal (Valley of Life), experience Philmont's very cool mountain biking program at the beautiful Whiteman Vega! Two great days at Copper Park Trail Camp will allow your crew to side hike Baldy Mountain, tour the famous Aztec Mine and pan for gold at French Henry Camp. Other action packed programs include astronomy, folk weather, challenge events, and western lore, including boot branding. Your last day on the trail brings you to Ponil where your crew will enjoy the western lore program complete with an old time chuck wagon dinner and breakfast.

ITINERARY 18 - Rugged

After Ranger training, your crew will hike over Deer Lake Mesa to Visto Grande Camp for a spectacular view of Baldy Mountain, your destination for Day 6 and 7. On the way, take time to visit the mountain man rendezvous at Miranda Camp where black powder rifle shooting is available. After the 12,441 ascent of Baldy, you will have time to take a tour of the famous Aztec mine, pan for gold and do some blacksmithing. Four more camps are on your journey where logging, homesteading, challenge events and archaeology are featured.

ITINERARY 19 - Rugged

This action-packed itinerary takes you along the cool mountain streams and lofty peaks of the south and central country. Sharpen your map, compass and G.P.S. skills at the Zastrow Navigation Center. You're then off to Fish Camp to seek the elusive trout. Trek on to beautiful Apache Springs Camp and shoot the three dimensional archery course and learn about the Jicarilla Apache people. Rest-up at the Crooked Creek 2007 ITINERARY GUIDE 20 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA Homestead before hiking to Mt. Phillips Camp where you will spend a night at Philmont's highest camp. Finally, stop by Sawmill Camp for .30-06 shooting and reloading. A day at Clarks Fork for horse rides, boot branding and a chuck wagon dinner caps off your programs while you camp at the beautiful Ponderosa Trail Camp... You last day takes you in to Base Camp via the Tooth of Time.

ITINERARY 20 - Rugged

Splendid mountain vistas and exciting programs await your crew as you trek this south country loop. Interpretive history programs are highlighted at Crater Lake, home of the Continental Tie and Lumber Company where spar pole climbing and the Philmont Story Campfire are featured. Next learn about fly fishing and tour the beautiful Fish Camp Lodge. On to Beaubien for horse rides and a chuck wagon dinner. At Crooked Creek you will learn homesteading skills and even get to milk a cow. Spend the night at Clear Creek Camp on day 9 and enjoy the Rocky Mountain Fur Co. program and black powder rifle shooting. Your crew can elect to climb Mt. Phillips and Big Red. The last day brings a spectacular hike over the Tooth of Time into Base Camp.

ITINERARY 21 - Rugged

Just imagine hiking the same trails the ancient Anasazi Indians walked over 1,300 years ago, or visiting the worlds only known T-Rex footprint dating back to the Jurassic time period! The opportunity to do this, as well as ride a mountain bike, learn search and rescue skills, enjoy astronomy and climb Mt. Baldy are all features on # 21. As you hike thru Pueblano, take time to climb 30' spar poles at the Continental Tie & Lumber Company. The big bonus comes when your crew visits Ponil, Philmont's very first camp, with horseback riding, a cantina, and get this . . . . two chuck wagon meals - supper and breakfast.

ITINERARY 22 - Rugged

After a fun-filled day at Pueblano, visiting with the loggers of the Continental Tie and Lumber Co, and panning for gold at French Henry Camp, your crew needs to be in shape for an early Baldy hike. Up and over Greenwood Canyon is tough, but the reward is well worth it as you head north into the spectacular Valle Vidal (Valley of Life). Enjoy astronomy and folk weather forecasting at Ring Place, mountain biking at Whiteman Vega then down the North Ponil for archaeology at Indian Writings. At the conclusion of your trek, take time to brand your boots at historic Ponil, western lore camp, and finish with a mouth watering chuck wagon dinner and breakfast!

ITINERARY 23 - Strenuous

This trek is enhanced by a night at Philmont's highest camp, Mt. Phillips, and a two day layover at Beaubien. While hiking by Fish Camp, you may tour Waite Phillips' famous Lodge and fish for trout in the Rayado River. Other programs offered are gold mining and panning, blacksmithing, Rocky Mountain Fur Company and black powder rifle. Towards the end of your itinerary, Day 10, visit the Abreu Family homestead - enjoy Root Beer at the Cantina and a festive evening Mexican Dinner. Participate in rock climbing at Miners Park where you will spend your last night before trekking over Tooth of Time Ridge and into Base Camp.

ITINERARY 24 - Strenuous

From the old Rayado River to the top of Mt. Baldy and on to the historic Ponil country, this strenuous itinerary completely bisects the Ranch from south to north. Along the way, you will get to rock climb, side hike the Tooth of Time, ride horses, ascend Baldy, shoot black powder rifles, and climb 30 ft. spar poles at the Continental Tie & Lumber Company program at Pueblano. Be sure to pick-up a burro to help carry your equipment from Miranda to Ponil.

ITINERARY 25 - Strenuous

This itinerary promises many never-to-be-forgotten Philmont High Adventure experiences. It offers two sets of layover days, promising many program opportunities. Just imagine spending two days in the Baldy area where a 12,441 foot peak awaits your ascent. As you stand atop Baldy Mountain, look miles to the northeast and you might see the meadow at Whiteman Vega where your crew will later ride high tech mountain bikes. On your way, you will experience milking a cow and homesteading at Rich Cabins, astronomy at the famous 2007 ITINERARY GUIDE 21 PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH, BSA old Ring Ranch, and search and rescue at Seally Canyon Camp. Your crew will round out this rugged, but exciting, trek at Indian Writings with archaeology, touring century old petroglyphs and viewing the world's only T-Rex track.

ITINERARY 26 - Strenuous

This excellent itinerary traverses the length of Philmont - from the Rayado country at Rimrock Park to the top of Mt. Baldy, Philmont's highest peak at 12,441 feet. A side hike to the ever popular Tooth of Time is included. Along the way, take time to build crew teamwork at the Urraca Challenge Camp, rock climb at Cimarroncito and enjoy shotgun shooting and burro racing at Harlan as you head across the Cimarron River for more fun. Heading up into the Baldy Mining district, be sure to visit the Mountain Man Rendezvous. Catch gold fever at French Henry's Aztec Mine, then finish with a cool cup of root beer at the Ponil Cantina.

ITINERARY 27 - Strenuous

This very popular itinerary offers two sets of layover days so your crew can maximize their program opportunities! Burro packing and participating in challenge events will strengthen your crew for this strenuous itinerary. Number 27 takes you back to the bygone days of the early New Mexico loggers and mountain men. Gold panning and mining as well as a Baldy Mountain side hike are featured. A two night stay at Cimarroncito will allow your crew to rock climb and hike pristine Hidden Valley. Horse rides and a chuck wagon dinner are on tap before your Tooth of Time victory hike.

ITINERARY 28 - Strenuous

This strenuous itinerary begins in the historic logging area of the north country with program at Rich Cabins and a peaceful night at beautiful Greenwood Canyon. From there, your crew is off to Copper Park, French Henry and Baldy Mountain, the fascinating gold mining district where you can enjoy the mining and blacksmithing program. You will then spend two days exploring Dean Canyon, highlighted by challenge events at Head of Dean, rock climbing and environmental awareness at Dean Cow. You may also try your hand at burro racing, shotgun shooting and enjoying western lore, including boot branding, before heading back to Camping Headquarters along the Tooth of Time Ridge.

ITINERARY 29 - Strenuous

Traversing nearly the entire length of Philmont, #29 shoots right up the backbone of the Ranch. How exciting can that be? Along with many popular interpretive activities, this itinerary features a side hike to the famous Tooth of Time and a challenging Baldy Mountain summit experience. The Continental Tie and Lumber Company at Crater Lake, Waite Phillips' famous Hunting Lodge, a Mountain Man Rendezvous at Miranda Camp and burro packing will all wet your appetite for the great western lore program at Ponil, including boot branding. Both a chuck wagon dinner and breakfast will be offered on your last day.

ITINERARY 30 - Super Strenuous

This newly designed itinerary starts in the historic North Ponil where your crew will see the world's only known T-Rex track, visit century old petroglyphs and follow the route of the old Cimarron and northwester railroad up to Whiteman Vega in the beautiful Valle Vidal. On your way, take time to participate in search and rescue training and conservation at Seally Canyon. Then it's off to Rich Cabins, one of Philmont's very cool homesteading camps, before hiking to Ponil for western lore with boot branding and two chuck wagon meals of REAL food. Rock climbing and rappeling round out this great itinerary!

ITINERARY 31 - Super Strenuous

If your crew is in shape for long hikes down deep canyons and over 10,000 ft. mountains, then this super strenuous itinerary is for you. This route is designed for the crew who wants to climb Baldy and Mt. Phillips and stay in some of Philmont's most beautiful trail camps. There still may be time to do many fun-filled programs such as the challenge events at Head of Dean, gold panning at French Henry, .30-06 rifle at Sawmill, and enjoy the great Chuck Wagon dinner at Beaubien. Hike in to Base Camp via the famous Tooth of Time Ridge Trail

ITINERARY 32 - Super Strenuous

This super strenuous itinerary begins in the historic north country with stops at Indian Writings for archaeology before hiking over Hart Peak to Ponil Camp for western lore, including boot branding, horse rides and cantina. Relive the days of the Continental Tie & Lumber Company and enjoy the mountain man rendezvous prior to hiking Mt. Baldy (12,441'). Back in the central country, enjoy shotgun shooting and burro racing. This trek concludes with a victory hike over the Tooth of Time.

ITINERARY 33 - Super Strenuous

Starting with the time-honored Philmont tradition of burro packing, this itinerary then becomes a mountain climber's delight. After climbing Baldy Mountain you will proceed south to hike some of Philmont's other major peaks including Mt. Phillips, Big Red, Black Mountain and the Tooth of Time. Much time will be spent hiking and enjoying the remote wilderness. Time permitting, you may participate in mountain man rendezvous, black powder rifle, Continental Tie & Lumber Company, western lore, including boot branding, and gold mining and panning. This trek will challenge even the most seasoned backpacker.

ITINERARY 34 - Super Strenuous

A super strenuous, but exciting itinerary awaits the well prepared crews on this 93 mile trek. Your crew can conquer most of Philmont's major peaks, all over 10,000 feet. Included are Bonito Peak, Big Red, Mt. Phillips, Comanche Peak and Baldy. A remote wilderness camping experience is provided while hiking much of the Philmont territory. Time for program opportunities is limited. However, your crew may enjoy western lore, including boot branding, logging skills and archaeology on this super strenuous hike.

ITINERARY 35 - Super Strenuous

The best prepared and fit get to rise to the challenge of this 103 mile itinerary! See the world's only known T- Rex track and view centuries old Anasazi rock art before your crew treks into the Valle Vidal. Your crew will bushwhack across country to Seally Canyon for first aid and search and rescue training, then enjoy mountain biking program at Whiteman Vega Camp. You will participate in western lore at Ponil with two chuck wagon meals, horse rides, and boot branding followed by .30-06 shooting at Sawmill before hiking into Base Camp via the Tooth of Time.