Join us as we share, celebrate, and preserve the stories of those impacted by their time on staff at Philmont Scout Ranch!

Silver On the Sage

Seventy years ago in 1954, Joe spent his first year on staff as a wrangler at base camp headquarters. Dr. Armstrong went on to have an extremely successful career in the horse and cattle industry as an international judge, educator, breeder, consultant, coach and competitor. He is also a published author of the book titled: The Horseman's Handbook: Horse Ownership, Care & Enjoyment. When asked ...

Seventy years ago in 1954, Joe spent his first year on staff as a wrangler at base camp headquarters. Dr. Armstrong went on to have an extremely successful career in the horse and cattle industry as an international judge, educator, breeder, consultant, coach and competitor. He is also a published author of the book titled: The Horseman's Handbook: Horse Ownership, Care &amp; Enjoyment. When asked "Where did you grow up to be a man" Joe responds - it was Philmont Scout Ranch that ...

Dr. Joe Armstrong

Tim Rosseisen spent 11 summers on staff throughout the 80s and 90s, only to return again as Special Projects Manager in 22, 23, and 24. He shares a lighthearted mix of stories from back in the day, to meaningful experiences since returning to the ranch in recent years. Tim has also been served as the PSA National Director and Vice President of Service for several terms. Lastly, he chats about h...

Tim Rosseisen spent 11 summers on staff throughout the 80s and 90s, only to return again as Special Projects Manager in 22, 23, and 24. He shares a lighthearted mix of stories from back in the day, to meaningful experiences since returning to the ranch in recent years. Tim has also been served as the PSA National Director and Vice President of Service for several terms. Lastly, he chats about his involvement with the Fly Fishing Invitational and Disabled Veterans Fishing Pro...

Tim Rosseisen

Today Charley Charlie shares her story as a young Explorer trekking at Philmont to a Rayado Ranger, Conservation Forman, and more. After Philmont, she founded two Facebook groups committed to women of high adventure - the groups are the Phemale Alumni and the Phemale Forum. She is a proponent for improved training and preparedness for future Philmont staff, and aspires to build a career in outd...

Today Charley Charlie shares her story as a young Explorer trekking at Philmont to a Rayado Ranger, Conservation Forman, and more. After Philmont, she founded two Facebook groups committed to women of high adventure - the groups are the Phemale Alumni and the Phemale Forum. She is a proponent for improved training and preparedness for future Philmont staff, and aspires to build a career in outdoor safety and Wilderness Risk Management.Philmont Experience:1997 - Trek participant199...

Charley Charlie

Mark Stinnett joins the show to discuss his extensive involvement with and dedication to Philmont Scout Ranch and Scouting alike. We chat about his role as the Editor of the award winning PSA High Country magazine, his experiences on Ranch Committee, several wild backcountry bear encounters, and more. We also highlight the PTC Course that Mark Stinnett and Mark Anderson have led each summer sin...

Mark Stinnett joins the show to discuss his extensive involvement with and dedication to Philmont Scout Ranch and Scouting alike. We chat about his role as the Editor of the award winning PSA High Country magazine, his experiences on Ranch Committee, several wild backcountry bear encounters, and more. We also highlight the PTC Course that Mark Stinnett and Mark Anderson have led each summer since 2022, called "Philmont History - The Land, The People, The Saga."Philmont Experience:...

Mark Stinnett

Ed Dolensky joins the show to chat about the Philmont Scout Ranch Food Service Department. Ed discusses the numerous angles of food service from backcountry commissary deliveries and trail meal packaging - to camper, staff, and PTC dining hall operations. We all love to eat so let's give the dining hall some love and celebrate the hard work they do to keep staff and participants fueled for adve...

Ed Dolensky joins the show to chat about the Philmont Scout Ranch Food Service Department. Ed discusses the numerous angles of food service from backcountry commissary deliveries and trail meal packaging - to camper, staff, and PTC dining hall operations. We all love to eat so let's give the dining hall some love and celebrate the hard work they do to keep staff and participants fueled for adventures that last a lifetime. Philmont Experience:1980 - Trek participant1983 - Trek participan...

Ed Dolensky

For 16 summers Steve Nelson witnessed staff and participants experience influential moments time and time again. And not just in the summertime, but year round - from 2008 to 2023 Steve worked full-time as the Associate Director of Camping, Comptroller, and Director of Camping.
Steve prides Philmont on recruiting the best of the best seasonal staff members. And how when they arrive, they explod...

For 16 summers Steve Nelson witnessed staff and participants experience influential moments time and time again. And not just in the summertime, but year round - from 2008 to 2023 Steve worked full-time as the Associate Director of Camping, Comptroller, and Director of Camping.Steve prides Philmont on recruiting the best of the best seasonal staff members. And how when they arrive, they explode in awesomeness and terrific achievement. And how proud he was to be a part of tha...

Steve Nelson

Dr. John Alexander - esteemed Veterinarian, Texas native, Eagle Scout, Philmont Wrangler and Horsemen, Philmont Ranch Committee member, and one of the more generous people I've met to date. 
Philmont Experience:
June 1984 - Trek participant
June 2013 - Advisor
1988 - Wrangler, Beaubien & Ponil
1989-1991 - Horseman, Ponil
2016-2021 - Ranch Committee: Ranch/Conservation Task Force
2021- Ranch Com...

Dr. John Alexander - esteemed Veterinarian, Texas native, Eagle Scout, Philmont Wrangler and Horsemen, Philmont Ranch Committee member, and one of the more generous people I've met to date. Philmont Experience:June 1984 - Trek participantJune 2013 - Advisor1988 - Wrangler, Beaubien &amp; Ponil1989-1991 - Horseman, Ponil2016-2021 - Ranch Committee: Ranch/Conservation Task Force2021- Ranch Committee: Advisory BoardNotable Mentions:Jason SmallwoodBen and Marilyn VargasSean VargasRod and Pa...

Dr. John Alexander

Jack Chinn and I discuss the magical moments of the Philmont staff experience, alongside the maturity moments and interpersonal growth that happens when you toss a bunch of 20 year-olds together in the mountains of New Mexico. Chatting with Jack also reminded me of how much stronger our memories are when gathered with friends. 
Philmont Experience:
2004 - Trek participant
2008 - OA trail crew t...

Jack Chinn and I discuss the magical moments of the Philmont staff experience, alongside the maturity moments and interpersonal growth that happens when you toss a bunch of 20 year-olds together in the mountains of New Mexico. Chatting with Jack also reminded me of how much stronger our memories are when gathered with friends. Philmont Experience:2004 - Trek participant2008 - OA trail crew trek participant2009 - OATC Foreman2010 - PC Urraca 2011 - PC Cyphers2011 - Fall Maintenance/ Cima...

Jack Chinn

Today I share an interview with Grace Wall, also known as Nolly. Nolly is a current Philmont staffer and a long time scouter. This interview embodies those moments when you meet a fellow alumni and feel instantly at ease and eager to chat about all things Philmont. 
Philmont Experience:
2019 - 12-day trek participant
2021 - PC Rich Cabins 
2022 - PC Crater Lake 
2023 - PC Cypher's Mine
2024 - C...

Today I share an interview with Grace Wall, also known as Nolly. Nolly is a current Philmont staffer and a long time scouter. This interview embodies those moments when you meet a fellow alumni and feel instantly at ease and eager to chat about all things Philmont. Philmont Experience:2019 - 12-day trek participant2021 - PC Rich Cabins 2022 - PC Crater Lake 2023 - PC Cypher's Mine2024 - CD Rich Cabins Notable Mentions:Cormac Jack SiebertSupport the show

"Nolly" Grace Wall

Today's guest will soon begin his 27th summer on seasonal staff at Philmont Scout Ranch. He's hiked the Appalachian Trail, the Long Trail, and summited over 40 state highpoints and 40 Colorado fourteeners. But you may know him best from his published book - The Philmanac, and his famous Philmont cookies and desserts. 
Philmont Experience:
1978 - Trek Participant 
1982 - Ranger
1983 - Seasonal R...

Today's guest will soon begin his 27th summer on seasonal staff at Philmont Scout Ranch. He's hiked the Appalachian Trail, the Long Trail, and summited over 40 state highpoints and 40 Colorado fourteeners. But you may know him best from his published book - The Philmanac, and his famous Philmont cookies and desserts. Philmont Experience:1978 - Trek Participant 1982 - Ranger1983 - Seasonal Registrar1985 - Welcome Center Manager1986 - Trek Advisor 1987 CD -Phillips Junct...

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