Steve
Cyphers, Cito, Clarks Fork are easy hikes with lots of shade and some very cool opportunities to see some interesting site including hunting lodge and catheral rock.
My caution is the hike up and over the tooth. Our crew got assigned the horseback ride on the morning we should have been hiking up to Schaefers Pass. This put us climbing the mountain in the afternoon heat and humidy. After lazing around cito for 2 days this was not a good thing. You want to be up and over Schaefers' peak early. Also waiting you may have to leave out the side hike to the tooth because of afternoon thunder showers. DO NOT DO THE HORSE THE SAME DAY YOU HIKE OUT! Bad news.
Also water is in short supply in past several years once you clear Clarks. Take 2x what you think you will need. You shouldn't be carrying food except for lunch. Dump all your trash and extra food at Clarks. The hike from schaeffers is rocky and can be difficult for the older advisors to maintain footing. The hike up to the tooth is worth the climb.
Hiking down the tooth trail can be very hot, dusty and dry. Make sure everyone has plenty already drank lots of water before you start down. You feel like you are hiking forever as tent city SLOOOOOOOWLY grows before you. Too many crews finish this hike with little or no water.
Take the necessary precautions and it is a great way to finish your trek.
Mike
>From: Steven Handeland <shandeland@netzero.com>
>Reply-To: philmont@troop47.com
>To: Multiple recipients of list philmont <philmont@troop47.com>
>Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Trek 13
>Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 12:28:30 GMT
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>I recevied our trek confirmation e-mail on Tuesday! The boys got their first choice, trek 13.
>I would love to hear any comments or suggestions. I know this trek has changed over the years so here is a summary of the camps;
>Olympia, Zastrow, Carson Meadow, Agua Fria, Crooked Creek, Cyphers Mine, Cimarroncito, Cimarroncito, Upper clarks Fork, Hike in via the Tooth of Time.
>As we all first timers it is very helpful for us to have a listserver like this. Lots of helpful information!
>Steven Handeland 705-C Mpls, MN. Troop 711
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