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Hi Troop 617

Mrs. Gamble here. Just wanted to let those of  you who are following this Philmont Blog know that Ken has not been able to send any more pics as they've gotten deeper into the backcountry. I've posted all the ones they were able to get through, and now they aren't even texting. So sorry! But lots of pics will soon be added as they get back into range and start their trip home.

More Adventures!

                                                                      Water Stop!

                                                                   Rock Climbing at Cimmeroncito!

Cimmaroncito Reservoir

Beautiful View Today at  Cimmaroncito Reservoir

EVENING CAMPFIRE ACTORS & OUR TROOP

VILLA PHILLMONTE TOUR

Villa Phillmonte, The summer home of Waite & Genevieve Phillips was donated to BSA along with the Land that makes the Philmont Scout Ranch.  Waite Phillip, a self Made milllionare who founded Phillips Petrolium in the 1920, chose to give the land to Boy scouts in three seperate gifts over a number of years.  Now the Ranch avereages well over 20,000 scouts and scouters a year using property while adhereing to the "Leave No Trace" principles to keep the back country pristine!

Tour of the Villa pics

AFTER LUNCH SUNDAY

Sunday Morning Tour and breakfast

Kyler (Crew Leader) with our ranger Anderew "Coach" Towe

FIRST NIGHT AT PHILMONT! TIRED TRAVELERS

Ken sent this through tonight just so you all would know they made it safe and sound. Ben and Zach retiring in their accommodations for the night - Check in tomorrow! :)

ON THE WAY TO PHILMONT

Well, they are still alive!

Philmont Training hike Up Mt San Gorgonio

the Vivian Creek trail goes straight up out of the Mill Creek Valley!

 The Gang Ready to go

Corey Leads the way on one of the less steep sections!!

When in doubt of your locations... HUG A TREE!

Afternoon Tea is served!

Sunday Morning The "Fast Group" is ready to go!

Success!

Here are some more pictures from camp Mataguay.

 This is the dinning hall

"EYES ON ME...WHAM"

Our Guide "Jimmie" has our attention at the base of "Cardiac Hill"!

 the three people in red hats here are from troop 622. Their names are Wyatt Jordan and Dylan.

Matt the lanyard expert!

 And this is where we stayed.