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    Philmont 2012 Trip Summary

    June 8, 2022

    🏷️ #backpacking #philmont #scouts

    Back in 2012 my family had a culminating boy scouts adventure to Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM. I compiled a summary for future reference.

    • Philmont - Planning and Getting There
    • Philmont - Arriving at Philmont
    • Philmont Day 1
    • Philmont Day 2 at Abreu and Carson Meadows
    • Philmont Day 3 - Carson Meadows to Agua Fria
    • Philmont Day 4 - Agua Fria to Black Mountain
    • Philmont Day 5 - Black Mountain Camp to Deer Lake Meadow
    • Philmont Day 6 - Deer Lake Mesa to Baldy Skyline
    • Philmont Day 7 - Baldy Skyline to Baldy Town
    • Philmont Day 8 - Baldy Climb
    • Philmont Day 9 - Baldy Town to Elkhorn
    • Philmont Day 10 - Elkhorn to Dean Heck
    • Philmont Day 11 - Dean Heck to Base Camp
    • Philmont Equipment Details

    Updated: June 8, 2022

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