Doug worked seasonally at Philmont for 10 summers from 1987 to 1996.  He then went on to volunteer 17 years for the PSA as their Technology Manager from 2004 - 2021. In this episode Doug chats about ominous encounters at Urraca, the hard to sell program of Santa Claus in the 90s, bears, mullets and everything in-between.  We also chat about how Doug ended up mid-summer as the sole person working at and eventually gathering Urraca in 1992. 

Doug’s philosophy was always to make sure the scouts had the same quality experience as he did as a youth on trek.  He applauds Philmont staff for being the type of people who make crew experiences great, no matter the job. Doug met his wife at Philmont, and today they have four daughters who are all involved in Scouts and Girl Scouts alike. Thank you Doug for being on the show and having such a witty sense of self, and for dedicating so many years to the PSA, helping create streamlined processes for the website and more.

Philmont Experience
82 Regular Trek
84 Regular Trek
86 Regular Trek

87 PTC Food Service
88 PTC Food Service
89 Ranger
90 PTC South Tent City Mgr
91 PTC Services Mgr
92 CD Urraca
93 CD Santa Claus
94 CD Ponil
94 (fall) Asst Coordinator - Autumn Adventure
95 CD Cimarroncito
96 CD Beaubien

2004 - 2021 PSA Technology Mgr
2021 - Regular Trek - Advisor

Notable Mentions:
Julie Smith Vigil
Reggie Jayne
Doug Palmer
Dean Tooley
Dave Kenneke
Tek Man
Rachel & Bob Ricklefs
Rod & Patty Taylor
Colleen McLaughlin
Carrie Fasching
Megan Wicker
Eric Voss
Gene Schnell
Chris Bryant
Scott Tony
Rice Brewer
Michelle Allen
Randy Saunders
Dollie O’Neill
Shayla Felix
Wally Wolanin

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