Buckle up for a wild ride with Kyle Knoll and Robyn (Knoll) Newton - brother and sister duo who have a combined 18+ years working in the ranger department at Philmont Scout Ranch. As a "leadership laboratory," Kyle and Robyn discuss the "scramble, be flexible" challenges and wide scope of projects that the ranger department embraces each season. They discuss their involvement in the June 2018 Whites Peak Fire evacuation (South Country) and coinciding Search and Rescue. Robyn puts into perspective the influence that rangers have on the participant experience.  Kyle shares details about his role as Service Academy Coordinator and how the dedication to "serving others" continues on after one leaves Philmont. With welcomed interruptions, stories of heroism and legacy, and intentions to improve the system for future staff and participants - this hour long episode hits home.

To learn more about the Service Academy: PSA-Academy-USAFA-Rangers

To read more about the Ranger Axe: PhilNews-2019-Ranger-Axe

I want to thank Kyle and Robyn for being willing to do a duo-interview with candid enthusiasm and fun. Cheers friends!

Robyn (Knoll) Newton

Participant Experience
Mountain Trek (2002, 2003)
Regular Trek (2002, 2004)
Rayado (2004)

Staff Experience
2006 - Ranger
2007 - PTC Group Leader
2008 - Ranger
2009 - Mountain Trek Ranger
2012 - Ranger Trainer
2013 - Scheduler for Ranger Department
2014 - Logistics

Kyle Knoll

Participant Experience
Mountain Trek (2003, 2004)
Regular Trek (2002, 2004, 2006)
Rayado (2005)

Staff Experience
2008 - Ranger
2009 - Ranger, Rayado Ranger
2010 - Ranger Trainer
2011 - Ranger Trainer
2012 - 2018 - Service Academy Coordinator
2019 - Assistant Chief Ranger
2020 - The Chief Ranger that never was 

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