[philmont] philmont peaks

All this talk of some of the more difficult trails in 87714 reminds me
of one three day stretch while on Rayado in '76. Remember, those were
the days that Rayado Crews could hike "over the fence" (well, even if we
couldn't, we did!).

Awoke at Puebalno. Hike to Copper Park via French Henry. Lunch. Up
and over Baldy. Meadow Crash in the Baldy Saddle.
Day 2. Up and over Touch-Me-Not. Bushwhack straight down to Ute Park.
Lunch. Up the powerline cut to Sawmill then to Cito.
Day 3. Early morning on Steamship Rock. Hike to Cyphers. Leisurely
hike to Clear Creek via Phillips.

If memory serves, we slept in a bit the next morning. Oh, how I wish I
was that young again....

Rice Brewer
Fort Smith, AR

Dr. Bob Klein wrote:
> Black Mountain and "The Wall" (French Henry to Copper Park) are two of
> the last True Trails of Horror at Philmont. Though I will admit that
> Copper Park to Baldy Summit in full packs (Rayado Treks) is probably
> the ultimate in testing the old Marine Corps adage that you can't
> drown in your own sweat. The Bear Canyon Trail up the side of the
> ridge towards Black Jack's camp will definitely put some hair on your
> chest. But "The Stairmaster" (Indian Writings to Hart Peak) isn't
> really long enough to make you see the Face of God - just a faint
> outline (He will be smiling).
>
> Many of the previous Trails of Horror are no more, due to the building
> of new trails. Old Timers on the List will recall (and not fondly)
> the old Trail Peak trail (straight up the face), the old Shaefers Pass
> to Shaefers Peak trail (ditto), the old Bear Canyon to Santa Claus
> trail, and others, especially around Mt. Phillips. REAL old timers
> may remember two trails that went straight up the draws from east of
> Clarks Fork up to Shaefers Peak and the Tooth of Time Ridge. "Ouch".
>
> The stuff of dreams, or if you prefer, nightmares. And enduring
> memories. Parts of Black Mountain I did on all fours - something you
> never forget. "This is where we grow Boy Scouts".
>
> - Dr. Bob
>
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> Pete Swiggum wrote:
>> Hey Mark,
>> Which side of Trail Peak did you go up? We went up the south side
>> with full pack and if that qualifies as "not bad at all", I'm
>> wondering what the heck Black Mountain is like. Maybe that would
>> move the trek into the designation that one of our esteemed Philmont
>> List Server members calls, "Where should we ship your body?"
>>
>> Pete Swiggum
>> Green Bay, WI
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