Philmont Scout Ranch - Summer 2009
On July 6th, 2009, ten Scouts and six Adult Scouters from Troop 100 went on the High adventure trip of a lifetime. The destination was Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. But in addition to doing Philmont's 10 day, 90 mile backpacking trek through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, there was a nine day after-trip to hike the Grand Canyon.
The following are some pictures from their adventure.
Dave and Rachel Hutchison very graciously allowed the Troop to stay over-night at their house just outside of Denver, Colorado.
Sunset from the rear of Dave's house.
Arriving at Philmont.
Crew A.
Crew B.
Hitting the trail.
View from our first campsite (Philmont south country).
The "Tooth of Time" off in the distance.
Hiking to the Tooth of Time.
View from the Tooth of Time.
Close-up of the Tooth of Time.
Hanging out at Hunters Lodge.
Photo-op at Cimarroncito.
On top of Baldy (elve. 12,441 ft.)
View from Baldy. (Looking east towards Texas)
Rafael leading us down from the top of Baldy.
Looking back at Baldy.
Relaxing after our climb up Baldy.
Mr. Cates makes a new friend.
Jake teaching his mule to roll-over.
Hiking with the mules.
Francis showing affection by kissing his mule.
Francis's mule showing affection.
Zhijian on horseback.
Scouts on horseback.
Typical Philmont sunset (back at base camp).
Visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Visiting with Thomas Silverman at Kirtland AFB.
The ultimate atomic push-up, everyone's in a different State.
Standing on a corner in Winslow, AZ.
The Grand Canyon. Temperature at the bottom was 140 degrees F.
