Podcast Episodes

Jake Koch

Season 10 Episode 9

Today Jake Koch joins the show to chat about his experiences on seasonal and full-time staff at Philmont Scout Ranch.  Thank you for being here, and for partaking in this experience.  Cheers to our l…

Published on 12 hours ago

Warren Smith

Season 10 Episode 8

Warren trekked and worked on staff in the 1970s, returned in the 80s to manage PTC Family Programs, and has been a major contributor to the PSA including President, editor, author, and more. 

Sponsors…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

PSA Beaubien Service Corps 2025

Season 10 Episode 7

In September of 2025 I had the privilege of participating in the second week of the PSA Beaubein Service Corps Project.  The construction of the new Staff Dining Hall was made possible thanks to the …

Published on 4 weeks ago

John Richardson

Season 10 Episode 6

Today’s guest, John Richardson, brings enthusiastic insights and an eagerness to share his experiences as a participant and coordinator of the Philmont Leadership Challenge.  PLC hones the skills tau…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Carl Imhoff

Season 10 Episode 5

Carl worked on staff in the 1970s, in the Ranger department.  Notably, in 1976, he was assigned to be a Coordinator of the newly named “Rayado” program, alongside Ian Sutherland.  

Today, he is excite…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Día de los Muertos

Season 10 Episode 4

Today we share a special episode to celebrate Día de los Muertos. I want to thank everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to contribute and honor their loved ones.

Día Muertos dates back ce…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sal Porto

Season 10 Episode 3

Honorary Philmont staff member, Sal Porto joins the show to share his insights and experiences from the past 10 years trekking as an adult leader.  Today he is a Philmont Ambassador, life long scoute…

Published on 2 months ago

Mike Ritterhouse

Season 10 Episode 2

In this episode, we chat about Mike's seasonal experiences in logistics, Baldy lightning strikes, and the happy chaos of running big camps like Cito.  

Mike arrives with prompt intention, as we sip co…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Eric Voss - Season 10 Launch

Season 10 Episode 1

Kicking off Season 10 of Silver On The Sage Podcast!  To celebrate, the legendary Eric Voss joins the show. Voss and I chat about the precious solitude of the remote backcountry in the 90s, 4th of Ju…

Published on 3 months ago

Scott McAllister

Season 9 Episode 20

Scott discusses his work with the Philmont Ambassador Program. He also shares stories of burros and bears - and log rolling at Crater lake during his time on trek as a participant in the 70s.   

Inter…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago