Philmont 2014 621S01: Day 8 - Peublano, Spar Pole Climbing and the Stream of Dreams

The hike to Pueblano, which is the home of the Continental Tie & Lumber Company, was a relatively short hike today. Kyle now with his brother back at base camp, moves a little slower and it's obvious he misses him. We filled our water bottles at Miranda and David checked us out of camp which is standard procedure at all staff camps. The long gradual but grueling hill leading to Miranda is much nicer on the way down. We can look back in the clearing and see Baldy Mountain with admiration, yesterday's challenge met.

When you don't have Siri, you have David. He explains the true story behind Famous Amos Cookies.

Baldy Mountain. Been there, done that!

"There is an easier path over here..."

Now that's some high quality H2O

Our route took us back to Head of Dean which included some uphill switchbacks but in the morning when its cool it wasn't bad at all. We of course had to stop and take a rest at Head of Dean and Julia was again there to greet us. It was only early morning by then so we decided to keep moving so we can eat lunch at Pueblano and hopefully get a good camp site.

Welcome to the Continental Tie & Lumber Company

When we arrive at Pueblano we see someone come around the cabin wearing a black knee brace. It's Sean and everyone is happy to see him. He explains the rigors and boredom of the base camp infirmary and he's clearly happy to back with 621S01. Thankfully with a little rest his knee recovered enough to get back on the trail and once again our crew is back at full strength. We have to make some arrangements to get the food and tent we left at Miranda but by dinner everything is squared away.