A group of 17 Scouts & Advisors traversed ~60 miles of Philmont’s North country during June while on a 12-day trek. This included an ascent of Baldy Mountain, followed by a quick scramble down to avoid a thunderstorm. Activities at staffed camps included spar pole climbing, black powder rifle & shotgun shooting, railroad building, low-COPE challenges, blacksmithing, and Cowboy Action shooting. They were aided on their way for two days with help from their beloved burros, Harold & Burrito. Inquire with the participants what trail names they acquired along the way (Fabio, Chipmunk, Captain Underpants, Gump, and Green Acres just to name a few).
Itinerary 12-2: Anasazi, Indian Writings, Metcalf Station, Ponil/Sioux, Pueblano, Ute Meadows, ascent of Baldy Mtn., Maranda, Head of Dean, Santa Clause, & Flume CanyonGroup Departing612-J-01 & 02 Crewsfrom the porch of Maranda CabinWorking hard at Metcalf StationIndian WritingsBaldy’s North FaceRattlesnake going to PonilA red moon rising from AnasaziNorth from Head of DeanNorth Ponil CanyonSioux CampMetcalf StationI’ve been working on the railroad…Looks fun…but so hard!Butter Spreader ChampionsHeart Peak CrewCHILIChristian negotiating for half of a Red Roofhow does these go on?Aiden with HaroldBurrito’s bestie JRWhat a find!Up There?On top of Baldythe way down off of Baldyold copper mineEpic DescentMaranda Tall Tales1, 2, 3 pushupsDon’t fallthe infamous volleyball court of doomUp & Over 14′ wallCaptain Underpants in disguisesock has seen better daysThe Best TPBBB – Build Baldy BetterWhat’s in your nose, Gump?important foot carelogs even?The Lighter SideThe End – back at BasecampWaite Phillip’s Trophy RoomLunch on the way home at The Big Texan
