Thu · Jun 18 · Philmont Day 3

Trail Day 2

Trail Day 2: Santa ClausDry Camp
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What to expect

First real climbing day. Santa Claus is a dry camp — no services. Plan your water carry before you leave the last reliable source.

Slow and steady is the goal today. Expect lots of caterpillar climbs as we continue acclimating to altitude.
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Trail metrics

5.6 mi
DISTANCE
9,200
CAMP ELEV (FT)
+3,060
GAIN (FT)
−1,870
LOSS (FT)

Cumulative · 7.8 mi · +3,640 / −2,510 ft

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Day schedule

4:30 AM
WAKE
5:30 AM
ON TRAIL
5:41 AM
SUNRISE
8:20 PM
SUNSET
First Light: 5:11 AMDark: 8:50 PM
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Elevation profile

Elevation profile

7159 – 8468 ft · 5.6 mi

7100780085000.0 mi2.8 mi5.6 mi
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Day At A Glance

Activities

  • ▸Hike to Santa Claus
  • ▸Continue Ranger coaching on pace, navigation, breaks, water, campsite routine, cooking, cleanup, and bear bags
  • ▸Dry camp routine

Scheduled Programs

  • ▸N/A

Opportunities

  • ▸Quiet trail camp experience
  • ▸A good night for crew reflection and getting ready for our cope course at Head of Dean tomorrow
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Meals

Breakfast · B8Bold Teriyaki Meat Stick, Apple Cinnamon Bar, Vanilla Waffle, Peanut Butter Cup Protein Bar, Tropical Treasure Fruit Blend
Lunch · L8Ritz Crackers, Velveeta Cheese Sauce, Blueberry Almond Energy Bar, Beef Sausage Mini Bites, Hot and Spicy Corn
Dinner · D8Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Pepperoni Pretzel Pieces, Oreos
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Crew notes

  • ▸Dry camp water planning is required.
  • ▸The Crew Leader and advisors must confirm water plan before leaving the last reliable source.
  • ▸Carry enough water for tonight and tomorrow morning at minimum.
  • ▸Day 2 is when the crew starts to figure itself out. Keep your attitude steady — it gets better from here.
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Crew leader notes

Watch for

  • ▸Dry camp water planning failure — confirm plan before leaving last reliable source
  • ▸Altitude and pack fatigue hitting harder than expected
  • ▸Watch for start of Storming behavior.

Crew leader focus

This is a big climbing day. Watch the pace and use the caterpillar to keep the crew together and moving as a unit. Confirm water before Santa Claus. Use the second Ranger night to tighten systems. Tomorrow we launch without our ranger.

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Map

Route map

446 points · 5.6 mi

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