August 5: Back to Base Camp

The next day concluded our Philmont trek. First there was the long hike down the numerous switchbacks along the lower portion of Tooth of Time Ridge. As promised, Base Camp was constantly teasing us as, hour by hour, it slowly drew closer. But, at least, we were off the ridge and, finally, off the trail. Lunch (hamburgers and french fries) tasted far, far better than you can possibly imagine. We turned in our gear and took our long-awaited showers (cold, unfortunately). One more meal, the closing campfire, and we boarded our bus for the trip back home.