Philmont Trek

July 2008

Ian, Spencer, and Nico attended Philmont Scout Ranch this summer for a 12-day trek and one of the ultimate Boy Scout adventures!

The crew prepares at Philmont before starting out on their hike.

Breakfast?

And they're off!

They'll hike about 50 miles up and down through the mountains (only on the flat trails though), stopping at a base camp each nights, and attending special activities such as musket shooting and rock climbing.

Grub!

Hey, why aren't you all packed up yet? I'm ready to go! :)

The climbing wall is one of the first activities, to learn skills and prepare for rappelling and climbing rock walls.

Brotherly -- love?

Nico checks out the group solitaire game.

On the trail again..

The next stop gives them a chance to work on their rifle skills - watch out Nico, Spencer's got a loaded gun and he knows how to use it!

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Pilot to co-pilot

“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” Edward Abbey

Sweet dreams!

Rock climbing

The end of the trail