Tue · Jun 23 · Philmont Day 8

Trail Day 7

Trail Day 7: PonilStaffedBURRO DROP-OFFCONSERVATIONFOOD RESUPPLY
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What to expect

Logistics crunch day. Drop off the burro, hit Sioux conservation at 2:00 PM — that is the Arrowhead requirement — pick up food at Ponil, and close with the campfire show. Early start. Keep moving.

Time-critical day. Sioux conservation must start at 2:00 PM. Ponil food pickup and evening program depend on hitting this window.
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Trail metrics

8.2 mi
DISTANCE
6,700
CAMP ELEV (FT)
+3,030
GAIN (FT)
−3,980
LOSS (FT)

Cumulative · 41.6 mi · +18,820 / −19,040 ft

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Day schedule

4:30 AM
WAKE
5:30 AM
ON TRAIL
5:42 AM
SUNRISE
8:21 PM
SUNSET
First Light: 5:12 AMDark: 8:52 PM
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Elevation profile

Elevation profile

7119 – 8415 ft · 5.2 mi

7100780085000.0 mi2.6 mi5.2 mi
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Day At A Glance

Activities

  • ▸Drop off burro at Ponil
  • ▸Trail Building — New Trail Construction @ Sioux 2:00pm
  • ▸Food pickup at Ponil

Scheduled Programs

  • ▸Conservation at Sioux, 2:00 PM — New Trail Construction. Real trail work with tools and direction from conservation staff.
  • ▸Philturn Five Points Camp Program — ranching and Western camp life
  • ▸Cantina
  • ▸Campfire Show

Opportunities

  • ▸Ponil trading post or advisor coffee if available and timing allows
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Meals

Breakfast · B3Honey Pepper Beef Stick, Instant Oatmeal Maple and Brown Sugar, Snickerdoodle Protein Bar, Almond Sweet and Salty Bar, Sour Berries Dried Cherries and Cranberries, Hot Cocoa Mix
Lunch · L3Original Triscuit Crackers, Original Cheese Wedges, Caramel Almond & Sea Salt Bar, Spam, Cajun Style Trail Mix
Dinner · D3Loaded Chili Mac, Honey Mustard and Onion Pretzel Pieces, Nutter Butters
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Crew notes

  • ▸Conservation at Sioux is at 2:00 PM. Late start equals missed conservation.
  • ▸Conservation work is required for the Arrowhead Award. Arrive ready to work.
  • ▸This is a must-hit schedule day.
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Crew leader notes

Watch for

  • ▸Late start cascading into missed conservation at 2:00 PM
  • ▸Burro drop-off at Ponil causing delays
  • ▸Trying to do everything without watching the clock

Crew leader focus

This is the logistics crunch day. Move with urgency from wake-up. Hit Sioux conservation at 2:00 PM. Protect Ponil food pickup and evening program.

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Map

Route map

400 points · 5.2 mi

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