Kicking off our next mini-series: Advisors of Philmont Scout Ranch.   

Chris Ford has been continuously registered with BSA since 1962 when he joined cub scouts.  In 1973 he was offered a late contract to be a Ranger, but had to decline.  Since then he’s been on 9 treks, 7 of which have been co-ed.  He estimates that he's hiked over 700 miles at Philmont.  Representing Venturing, he shares his experiences as an Advisor.

Philmont Experience:
1971 - Trek participant, crew leader
1995 - Council Contingent Leader
2006 - Council Contingent Leader 
2008 - Council Contingent Leader
2010 - Lead Advisor 
2012 - Lead Advisor
2014 - Lead Advisor
2018 - Lead Advisor - Cancelled: Ute Park Fire.
2019 - Crew Planner (did not trek)
2021 - Lead Advisor 

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