Silver On the Sage

Reid Templeton - original Tobasco Donkeys member and co-author of BSA Topping Out Climbing/Rappelling Manual. Reid deems Philmont as "the gateway job" to careers in leadership and outdoor education.  His career today as a leadership, team, and organizational development consultant is rooted in the leadership opportunities he gained from Scouting. 

*Please hike and climb in approved areas only at Philmont Scout Ranch*   

Philmont Experience:
1992 - Trek advisor 18 year old
1993 - PC Clarks Fork
1995 - PC Miners Park
1996 - Head Rock Dean Cow
1997 - CD Miners Park
1998 - Original member of the “Tobasco Donkeys” Played guitar and sang on Sawin’ on the Strings
1998 - Pre-Season Contractor - Trained rock climbing staff
1999 - Pre-Season Contractor - Trained rock climbing staff

Volunteer 1997 - 2000: Supported the creation and writing of the COPE and Rock Climbing standards at the National Level - Co-Author of Topping Out: A BSA Climbing/Rappelling Manual

2018 - Returned to Philmont to replace technical climbing hardware and check systems/rock quality - bolts/chains etc. add a bolted multi pitch climbing route and long technical rappel around the Miners Park climbing area.

Notable Mentions:
Zachary Hanks
Chris Bryant "Red"
Green
Doug Palmer
Gene Schnell
Rob Heyduck
Dirty Larry McLaughlin
Tobasco Donkeys 
Bob & Val Brown
Ali Wick Meeks
Eric Voss

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Fred has been a Philmont trek participant, seasonal staff member, full time employee, and dedicated PSA volunteer.  In our conversation today Fred shares a myriad of stories and insights - from the infamous 1996 Tornado to interacting with crews at Commissary camps, the long gone tradition of backcountry Philmont cats, getting involved with the Community of Cimarron, and many other seemingly accidental opportunities and friendships that developed during his time at the Ranch. 

Philmont Experience:
1986 - Trek Participant
1988 - Trek Participant
1990 - Trek Participant, crew leader
1992 – Phillips Junction
1996 – Baldy Town
2005-2007 - PSA Regional Director
2008-2010 - PSA Vice President of Service
2009 – Commissary truck driver
2010 – Seasonal Commissary Manager
2010 – 2015, Maintenance Department Full-Time

Notable Mentions
Denice Toney
Gene Schnell
Patrick English
Joey Martinez
John Clark
Jim Kutz
Rally 
Wigs
Tony
Ben Herman
Mike George
Erik Lochlar
Randy Saunders

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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 "Where did you grow up to be a man" Joe responds - it was Philmont Scout Ranch that started it all. 

Philmont Experience:
1951 - Trek participant 
1952 - Trek participant "Trapping Expedition"
1954 - Wrangler at Base camp
1955 - Wrangler Guided Pack Trip Caravans
1956 - Head Wrangler at newly opened Clark’s Fork Camp

Notable Mentions:
John Stokes
Alex "Boss" Sanchez
Leo Martinez
Jack Ferguson
Virgil Moore
Shorty Martinez
Bill Litrell
CE Alexander

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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 Program at the ranch. 

Philmont Experience:
1978, 79, 80, 83 - Trek participant
1984 - Ranger
1985 - PC Cito
1986 - PC Miners Park
1987 - PC Cito
1988 - Head Rock Dean Cow
1989 - CD Dean Cow
1990 - CD Cito
1991 - CD Beaubien
1992 - CD Beaubien
1993 - Health Lodge Director Support Staff
1995 - Health Lodge Director Support Staff
2022 - Special Projects Manager
2023 - Special Projects Manager
2024 - Special Projects Manager

PSA 3 Treks
PSA National Director - 4 terms
PSA VP of Service - 2 terms
 
Fly Fishing Invitational: 21 years, 17 as Chairman

Disabled Veterans Fishing Program: 11 years, current Program Coordinator

Notable Mentions:
Percy Pentecost
Doug Palmer
TW Magnus
Stacey Green
Rod Taylor
Dean Tooley
Chaz Gross
Steve Nelson
Matt Hart
Laura Lampe Rosseisen 
Jim Lynch
John Murphy
Mark Stinnett
Doug Palmer
Steve Rick
John Clark
Mark Anderson
Johnny Uliberry
Kerrie Hariston
Forky Rudin
Pete Costello
Carole Wolf
Julie Phillips
Jim MacGilivray
Chris Werhane

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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 participant
1998 - Trail Crew Trek participant
2001 - Ranger
2002 - Ranger / Rayado Ranger
2003 - Work Crew Forman
2004 - ROCS
2005 - Mountain Trek Ranger / Ranger
2017 - Phemale Alumnae Facebook page founder
2018 - Security (one week - Ute Park fire)

Notable Mentions:
Shawn O'Hara
Julia Repass
Maria Bromley
Karen Kominsky
Laura Gibson
Randa Kelton
Beth Anderson

Links and Info Shared by Charley Charlie:

Email: [email protected]
Cell: (480) 341-0030
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charley-charlie

Missing 411: https://www.youtube.com/user/canammissingproject
Outdoor Self-Defense & Safety: linkedin.com/in/nicolesnell
Respect Outside: https://respectoutside.com/
The Good Men Project: https://goodmenproject.com/the-good-men-project-diversity-and-inclusion-programs/
Dumas & Vaughn: https://dumasandvaughn.com/
Phemale Phorum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1220782058023904/
Philmont Trek Talk: https://www.facebook.com/groups/455632648316853
Phemale Alumnae: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1729860397316372
Phil-staff Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3089802194473570

Educational:
https://strandsquared.com/training-topics/
https://www.togetheroutdoors.com/
https://www.responderalliance.com/all-training
https://www.americaoutdoors.org/membership/diversity-equity-inclusion/
https://camberoutdoors.org/programs/
https://catharsisproductions.com/programs/
https://www.greenmuslims.org/
https://remakingmanhood.com/
https://intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/work-with-us
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-matheus-speaker/
https://equityandagency.com/training
https://www.outdooristoath.org/workshop
https://uscenterforsafesport.org/training-and-education/safesport-courses-for-all/
https://courses.viristar.com/
https://www.nols.edu/en/risk-services/wilderness-risk-management-conference/

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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:
Ranger (1975)
Program Counselor (Western Lore), Beaubien (1976)
Camp Director, Clarks Fork (1977)
Camp Director, Harlan (1978)

Trek Advisor (1979 and 2013)
Kanik Trek Advisor (2011)
Member, National Camp Inspection and Assessment Teams (various, 2000-2018)
Member, Rayado Restoration Task Force (2010-2014)
Member, Valle Vidal Task Force (2004-2006)
Conference Chair and Faculty Member, PTC Fall Conference – Outdoor Programs (2010)

Philmont Staff Association (Life Member):
President (1994-1997)
National Director (1990-1993)
Editor, High Country Magazine (1998-2008; 2016-present)
Chair, Awards & Recognition Committee (2017-present)
Chair, Presidents Committee (2004-2016)
Chair, PSA Staff Dining Hall Capital Campaign (1997-2000)
Chair, Valle Vidal Task Force (2004-2006)
Ex Officio Member, Board of Directors (1998-2008 and 2017-present)

Philmont Ranch Committee (1998-2019)
Chair, Program & Camping Task Forces (2003-2019)
Co-Chair, Strategic Planning Task Force (2017-2019)
Member, Risk Management Task Force (1998-2002)
Member (Legal Advisor), Infirmary Task Force (2000-present)
Instructor, Risk Management Training for Backcountry Camp Directors (2005-2021) and
Seasonal Staff Leadership (2022-2023)
Faculty for PTC Course: Philmont History: The Land, The People, The Saga (2022-present)

Distinguished Service Award, Philmont Staff Association (first ever awarded, 2009)
Silver Sage Award for service to Philmont (2011)
National Outdoor Book Awards “Work of Significance” Recognition for Fieldbook: Scouting’s
Manual of Basic and Advanced Skills for Outdoor Adventure, Fifth Edition (2014)
Apex Awards for Publication Excellence for High Country Magazine (2018, 2020, 2022)
Apex Grand Award for Publication Excellence for High Country Magazine (2024)

Notable Mentions:
Dave Caffey
Chope Phillips
Dave Bates
Glenn Fowler
Carole Fowler Stinnett
Bill Spice
Dawn Chandler
Mark Anderson
Danny Tucker
Dave Werhane
Julie Puckett
Lela Murphy 
Chuck Pilmoore
Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin
Eugene Sermon
Gordan Cooper
Bill Fanning
Warren Smith
Frank Reigleman
Bob Burkbee
Rod Taylor

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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 that for so many years.   

Philmont Experience:
1972 - NJLITC participant
1995 - Philmont Training Center - Professional BSA Training
1999 - Philmont Trek - 714-P2

April 2008 - June 2009 - Associate Director of Camping (Unit 6) responsible for Base Camp Operations and Seasonal Human Resources

June 2009 - December 2017 - Comptroller/Director of Business Operations (Unit 4 and then Unit 3)

January 2018  - September 2023 - Director of Camping (Unit 2)

BSA Career:

• Nevada Area Council; Reno, Nevada - District Executive - 1983 - 1986
• Boulder Dam Area Council; Las Vegas, Nevada - District Executive 1986-1987
• Left the Boy Scouts in 1987 worked at Aspen Grove Family Camp - Brigham Young University Alumni Family Camp and taught classes in the Recreation Management/Youth Leadership Department. 1987-1989
• Tendoy Area Council; Pocatello, Idaho - Senior District Executive 1990-1993
• Grand Teton Council; Idaho Falls, Idaho - Program Director, Field Director and Director of Field Service 1993-2002
• Snake River Council: Twin Falls, Idaho - Scout Executive 2002 - 2008
• Philmont Scout Ranch 2008-2023

Notable Mentions:
Mark Anderson
Sasha Nelson
Frank Reigleman
Keith Galloway
John Clark
Owen McCulloch
Chris Sawyer
Eric Martinez
Adam Herrenbruck
Robert Fudge
John Celley 
Andrew Gotchenower
Sid Covington
Hailey in Logistics 
John Murphy
Matt Lindsey
Jim Lynch
Tim Rosseisen
Tim Hansen
Joey Fernandez
Gene Schnell
Kevin Dowling

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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 Committee: Advisory Board

Notable Mentions:
Jason Smallwood
Ben and Marilyn Vargas
Sean Vargas
Rod and Patty Taylor
Rich Riddle
Chuck Enloe
Rob Yarboro
Jesse Earl Sealy
Rusty Lowe
Chris Holloway
Mario Martinez
Linda Davis
CS Ranch
Jeremy Spivey
JB Brockway
Trigger
Jake Barnes
Clay O'Brien Cooper
Brad Handcock
Bob Handcock
Degus Wright
Jeff Mackee
Jim Rifel
Kevin Dowling
Dave Kenneke
Pat Blenn
Roger Hoyt
Chuck Enloe
Jeff Segler
Richard Munger
Mark Anderson

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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 trek participant
2009 - OATC Foreman
2010 - PC Urraca
2011 - PC Cyphers
2011 - Fall Maintenance/ Cimarron Volunteer Fire Department
2012 - CD French

Notable Mentions:
Spencer Powell
Billy Rain
Slim Uribe Goertz
John Nagib
Mason Spangler
Brianna Howland
Tim Collver
Mike Ritterhouse
Amy Carlisle
Philip Lewis
Jimmy Lowe
Eli Page Goertz
Gene Schnell
Rick Smith
John Celley
Fudge
JL Ellis
Ross Robinson
Freddy
Ted
Ellen Washburne
Kira Rednizack
Henry
Robert Clemmer
Lizzy Standard
Mark Anderson

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