With a resounding Alabama, "Come on!," Ali Meeks joins the show to discuss her time on staff in the 90's.  Ali worked at the Philmont Training Center, Conservation Department, and in the Backcountry.  Ali voices her appreciation for the "work hard, play hard" attitude of Conservation, and how it impacted the young women she lead on on Trail Crew Trek, helping instill independence and perseverance in them all.  Today Ali is an accomplished three time Ironman/Ironwoman triathlete, an entrepreneur, and alongside her husband, a visionary behind Promise Land Ranch- a future horse camp for at risk and special needs youth.  She as deep faith in God and a love for the Philmont community.

Conquer your Fear of the Triathlon Swim  - By Ali Meeks and M. Ellen Dash
 
Ready Set Sweat - Endurance Coaching and Swim Lessons

REI Adventures: Ali the Ironwoman produced by Philmont alumni Larry McLaughlin.

Philmont Experience
1993 - PTC Tent City Manager
1994 - Conservation work crew
1995 - Conservation Trail Crew Trek Forman
1996 - Conservation Trail Crew Trek Forman
1998 - CD Indian Writings 

Notable Mentions
Forest McVicker
Amy Rushall
Josh Houdek
Anna Lundstine Tuohy
Michelle Debuhr
Jenny Rawson DeVenegas
James Bakner
Kevin Silard
Curt Wolff
Michael Booker
Marty Tschetter
Doug Palmer
Keith Hilsabeck
"The Kevins"
Tricia Dailey Seifert
Larry McLaughlin
John Seim and Minda Pengelly
Dara Houdek Johnson and Jeremy Johnson
David Betka
Karl Sparks
Tobasco Donkeys

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