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Home > Guidebook to Adventure > Program Features Program Features
Each itinerary is carefully developed to give your crew the maximum enjoyment of hiking and camping in the high mountains of the Sangre de Cristos. Itineraries also include certain staffed camps where you will pick up food and participate in program features. Although programs are not compulsory, they are recommended to get the most benefit from your Philmont experience A list of staffed camps with program features listed for each camp follows. The letter "S" denotes starting camps.
(S) Starting camp Adobe Casa
Archaeology
An educated archaeologist and staff explain and supervise the program in the North Ponil Canyon. Activities may include assisting with excavations or preparing specimens and artifacts. PLEASE NOTE: You can assist the archaeology program by being observant as you hike the trails. You may discover an artifact that will lead to further discoveries Philmont's antiquities rightfully belong to Philmont and are most meaningful when left where found. Others can then share the benefit of your discovery. Please report all finds to one of the staff arcl1aeologists at Indian Writings or to the Philmont Museum. Black Powder
Blacksmithing
Burro Packing
Burro Racing
Cantina
Conservation
Three hours of conservation work under the supervision of a Philmont Conservationist is expected of each camper to earn the Arrowhead Award. Ten hours of conservation work is a requirement for the 50-Miler Award. The 3 hours earned at Philmont can be applied--the other 7 may be acquired back home. Philmont has a number of conservationists on its staff; each located strategically throughout the backcountry. Logistics will identify the best location for your crew to do your 3-hour project under the supervision of one of them who will help you qualify for both the Arrowhead Award and the partial on the 50-Miler Award. Should your itinerary not provide for an area with a trail construction site, Logistics will identify an alternate project that can be done under the leadership of your advisor Continental Tie and Lumber Company
Environmental Awareness
At Cimarroncito, Miner's Park, Ring Place, and Dean Cow, a program of environmental awareness will be given to help you know and understand Philmont's flora, fauna, geology, and life zones; and how you can be a part of maintaining the natural order of things so others that follow may enjoy them too. Fly Tying and Fishing
At Fish Camp a program counselor with material and equipment will show you how to tie your own trout flies. The thrill of catching a trout on a fly you have tied is hard to beat. Near Fish Camp and Abreu a catch and release program is in effect. If you don't know how to remove the hook from your fish or how to c lean it, a program counselor will demonstrate the correct methods. Your crew may also participate in Philmont's fish habitat improvement project and satisfy a portion of your conservation requirements. A tour of Waite Phillips' fishing lodge, including a narrative of area history, is also offered. All fishermen are required to have a current New Mexico state fishing license. Geology
Gold Mining and Panning
Homesteading
Horse Rides
Philmont wranglers are courteous but strict. They make certain everyone stays in line and maintains the pace to avoid endangering members of your crew. Even skilled riders cannot be permitted to ride at a different pace or away from the group. Please cooperate with the wranglers by following instructions for a safe and enjoyable ride. For your personal safety you will wear a helmet, which will be provided. Ponchos and maps should not be taken since they may frighten the horses. Wear long trousers on your horse ride to protect your legs. Persons weighing over 200 pounds will not be permitted to ride. Jicarilla Apache Life
Learn how to make arrowheads by knapping (chipping) rock with deer antlers. You may also grind corn using a mano and metate formed from smooth rocks. After that you can enjoy a "Jicarilla sauna" in a sweat lodge, followed by a dousing with cold water. Mountain Biking
Mountain Livin'
Mountaineering
"Old Baldy," named for its rocky, barren top, is a favorite climb for those who camp in the Baldy Camp vicinity. Dotted with old gold mines, Baldy is the highest peak on Philmont--12,441 feet. The view from its top is unobstructed and spectacular. The Tooth of Time, the 9,003-foot high Philmont molar, rises abruptly 2,500 feet from the valley floor. A landmark along the old Santa Fe Trail, the Tooth will give you a memorable view of Philmont. Big Red, Black Mountain, Hart Peak, Lookout Peak, Trail Peak, and many other peaks will test your stamina and give you breathtaking views of surrounding terrain. Always carry water, rain gear, jacket and other essentials when mountaineering. No Trace Camping
Philmont Campfires
Urraca, Pueblano, and Crater Lake campfires relate to tales of the Old West, logging, and the history of the land. Facts about the Beaubien Miranda Land Grant come alive, and the influence of Waite Phillips and his gift of Philmont to the BSA provide for a special inspiration. At Beaubien and Clark's Fork, the focus is on the Old West with its songs and stories and true cowboy atmosphere. At Cypher's Mine the story of gold will become memorable as an interpreter relates the life and adventures of miners of yesteryear. Conducting your own campfire can be equally stimulating, whether you are camping at Visto Grande, Wild Horse Park, New Dean, or another non-staffed camp. You and your friends will enjoy the camaraderie that radiates from the warmth of a Scouting campfire. Rendezvous
Ring Ranch
Rock Climbing
Under the supervision of expert climbers, you will climb using your hands and feet while protected by rope, carabiners, and helmet. Safety is always stressed and practiced. Rock climbing at Philmont is restricted to the three locations, Miner's Park, Cimarroncito, and Dean Cow, and is only done under the supervision of Philmont rock climbing staff. Rocky Mountain Fur Company
Ropes and Challenges
Special Trail Meals
Cast-iron Dutch ovens can't be beat for good old-fashioned cooking, but they require some special care. Clean the oven by boiling water in it for about 10 minutes. Scrape any remaining food particles with a flat wood chip--do not use scouring pads or anything metal because scratches can harm the oven. Heat it until dry, then grease the inside and lid lightly with shortening, wipe off any excess and replace the lid. Dutch ovens may be borrowed at most staffed camps. .30-06 Rifle Shooting
Metallic silhouette targets provide a challenging experience at Sawmill's .30-06 rifle range. Each participant will reload and fire 3 rounds; additional rounds may be purchased at 3 for $1.00. 12 Gauge Shotgun Shooting
Western Lore
An organized western lore program is offered at Beaubien, Ponil and Clark's Fork. Horse riding, campfires, and branding are all part of the western lore program. Philmont cowboys will tell you about New Mexico's cattle industry. Using authentic western lariats, they will show you how to rope. The cowboy's garb and equipment will be named and their uses explained. After a hearty chuck wagon dinner which you help prepare, you'll gather around a campfire under the western sky for an evening of songs, guitar playing, and stories of the Old West at Beaubien or Clark's Fork. Ponil campers may gather at the cantina. Ponil also features a chuck wagon breakfast. Wilderness Medicine/Search and Rescue/GPS Technology
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