Philmont

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The donor of Philmont Scout Ranch

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Opening Ceremony with our Crew’s Ranger Liam (far left) and Crew Leader Bradley.

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Opening Ceremony with our Crew’s Wilderness Ghia and Chaplain’s Aid.

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Post Opening Ceremony . . we took over.

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Do not feed . .. nuff  said .. . 

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Dining Hall star entertainer.

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The iconic Tooth of Time in the background from Tent City . . our goal later in the week.

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The iconic Tooth of Time . . our goal later in the week.

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Pack line time . .. now we hit the trail for the week.

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Red Roof Inn time

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Tree coring at the Demonstration Forest.

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The beautiful Cathedral Reservoir of Philmont Scout Ranch. 

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Certainly not boring . . ..The Wilderness Hunting Lodge.

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The beautiful Cathedral Reservoir of Philmont Scout Ranch.

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The water bottle line-up.

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Time for the Conservation Project in the Demonstration Forest.

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A typical “random cluster” for the tent set-up at Philmont.

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Time for the Chuckwagon Dinner at Clark’s Fork ofPhilmont Scout Ranch.

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Getting ready for the Clark’s Fork musical campfire show . .it was GREAT!!

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The Clark’s Fork musical campfire show . .it was GREAT!!

 

 

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Ranger Cake and one hungry Scout.

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Shaefer Summit.

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Shaefer Summit.

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The summit of The Tooth Of Time.

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caught someone else’s free standing tent as it had become free flying.. .at Miner’s Park

 

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Climbing at Miner’s Park. (The Traverse Wall).

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Climbing at Miner’s Park.

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Climbing at Miner’s Park: making the board of honor.

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Climbing at Miner’s Park: making the board of honor.

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Climbing at Miner’s Park.

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“Porch Talk.” Urraca.

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Urraca Challenges: The Helium Hoop.

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Urraca Challenges: the moving “ice berg.”

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Urraca Challenges: Through the “Web of Lasers.”
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Urraca Challenges: The Log Balance.
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Urraca Challenges: Rope walk.
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Urraca Challenges: The Wall.
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Sunrise at Inspiration Point-near Urraca.
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Sunrise at Inspiration Point-near Urraca.
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Sunrise at Inspiration Point-near Urraca. (Tooth of Time).
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On the trail again: over Urraca Mesa and hike to Zastrow.
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On the trail again: hike to Zastrow.
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Cobbler  and freeze dried ice cream for the birthday!
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Post trek: Cimarron Ice Cream Parlor!
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Post trek: On the swings in Cimarron.
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Yes! We did summit the Tooth Of Time.
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Our Crew on the last day.
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Post trek.
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Discarded shoes . . and a backpack!
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Discarded shoes . . and a backpack!
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After Closing Cermemonies at Philmont Scout Ranch. Over 50 miles, 2 summits, and tons of fun!
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Huge thanks to Mr. Sweeney, Mrs. Simmons, and Mr. Seifert for being such wonderful Advisors, Scouters, and Dr. Bryon for making this trip another great experience for our scouts.