Podcast Episodes

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.  Switching gears a bit - we get a sweet update on…

Published on 8 hours 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 2 weeks 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 4 weeks ago

Tim Greminger

Season 9 Episode 19

In this episode, we chat about Tim's experience as a scout and USAFA Ranger.  Tim is the current Vice President of Service for the Philmont Staff Association.  From Phil-break and Volunteer Vacation …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Invitation!

Season 9 Episode 18

Inviting you to help us celebrate Dia De Los Muertos on the podcast!

Please send in a audio recording of a story, a memory, or a lasting impact of a deceased loved one from Philmont Scout Ranch or sur…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dan Edwards

Season 9 Episode 17

Dan Edwards, ironically hated backpacking until his first Philmont trek, where he learned to love it.  Specifically he learned to be comfortable being uncomfortable - because morale was so high and t…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gretchen Werhane Machacek

Season 9 Episode 16

Thirty-five summers ago Gretchen followed her cousin out to Philmont Scout Ranch hoping to be offered a job.  Fate rewarded her, and she spent four  summers working at Camping headquarters dining hal…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Brian Hobrock

Season 9 Episode 15

Brian Hobrock is Philmont's current Ranch Department Livestock Technician and Chase Ranch cowboy.  As a young wrangler in the 80's, Brian encountered challenging moments that resulted in resilience a…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Harold White

Season 9 Episode 14

Harold is a National Scouting Professional and museum specialist at the National Scouting Muesum.  He wears many hats, tending to exhibits, collections, electronic displays, virtual tours, and more. …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Troy Stoeber

Season 9 Episode 13

Troy credits Philmont for diversity exposure, alongside an environment of staff camaraderie and solidarity.  He shares numerous stories including the Flip SAR incident, the Cypher's Mine Dirty Boys, …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago