Rock Climbing At Miner's Pass

Upon arrival at Miner's Pass around 2 in the afternoon, we met with a staff member who informed us that there is rock climbing to be done, but that the crews arriving before us had filled all afternoon slots. But some negotiations allowed us to get in on the last slot of the day. On the downside, the showers in camp closed at 5 and we would miss that opportunity until tomorrow. After hiking upwards 500' from camp to the climbing and repelling area, we were able to get 7 of 11 crew members up the rock before it started raining; the lightning threat chased us down off of the mountain.  Back in camp, the staff hosted the adult advisors for the multiple crews staying there this evening to a coffee and cookie social hour.  Your current Hike Day number establishes your rank within the Philmont community. Soon, we will have earned the respected senior position of Hike Day 10 or 11 rather than our current newbie amateur status of Hike Day 4.