From: David & Monica Harris (harrises@earthlink.net)
Date: Tue Apr 09 2002 - 22:47:58 CDT
We did that exact trek in 1993. It was #10 at the time I
think.
Al has made a lot of good comments, and I only have a few to
add.
1 - Day 3: I will suggest hiking to Crater Lake via
Stonewall pass. This adds a little to your hike, but allows
you to make the hike to Crater via the trail with probably
the most photogenic views of the Tooth on the ranch.
2 - Day 4: If you get out of Crater Lake early enough, you
might make it to Miners Park early enough to catch the
program there. This will give your group the opportunity to
rock climb/rappel at two different camps, a feat few
accomplish in a single trip.
3 - Days 4 & 5: Don't forget the possibility of side hiking
Trail Peak.
4 - Day 9: We actually opted out of the second layover on
our trek and stayed at Lambert's Mine on this night.
Lambert's is a nice trail camp. This itinerary change
accomplished two things for us. First, it made it easier to
work a climb of Big Red into our day. This left us having
hit Philmont' s 2nd, 3rd & 4th highest peaks. Second, it
made it possible for us to side hike to Cyphers mine for
program and their evening 'stomp', well worth the trip and
the hike back after dark. The downside of this was the lack
of extra time at Cito (they had girls on staff - a big hit
with some of our guys), and having to work the Hidden Valley
hike into day 11.
5 - Day 11: As I just mentioned, we made a long day even
longer by including Hidden Valley in this hike, but it is
definitely worth it. We also stopped to make dinner for
lunch at Clark's Fork, which only added to the day. As Al
mentioned, the trail from Shaefers peak to the Tooth is
rocky and awkward. This will probably be one of the more
trying times of your trek, especially coming at the end of
an already long day.
6 - Day 12: In my opinion there is no substitute for hiking
back into base camp. It's worth all the switchbacks and
fleeting glimpses of base camp. The sense of pride and
accomplishment achieved as you arrive in base camp cannot be
matched by an arrival at a 'bus stop' and riding back to
camp.
YiS,
David Harris
Camper '78, Ranger '82 & '84, Advisor '93 & '03
I want to go back!
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