Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Paul French
Season 6 Episode 14
Today I bring you an interview with current Philmont staffer, Paul French. We kick it off by chatting about Paul’s experiences as a participant on Rayado. We go on to discuss Paul’s passion for Phi…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Phillip Ferrier
Season 6 Episode 15
An informative and thoughtful interview with current Associate Director of Camping, Phillip Ferrier. We discuss the dynamic aspects of Human Resources - from staff training and discipline to cultur…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Cameron Loechl
Season 6 Episode 14
Philmont staff trail hire, Cameron Loechl joins the show. Cameron was hired off the trail in 2004 to be a cook at Beaubien. We have fun discussing that transition from participant to staff, and the …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Kiley Conner & Chase Anderson
Season 6 Episode 13
Today's episode features two seasonal staffers who are currently at the ranch for the 2023 summer season: Kiley Conner - Base Camp Manager and Chase Anderson - Chief Ranger. They speak of their goal…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Allison DeFrees
Season 6 Episode 12
Allison (Vinson) DeFrees joins the show to chat about our connection to Philmont via the concept of Sense of Place.
Philmont Experience:
2006 - ROCS participant
2007 - PC Dan Beard
2008 - PC Rich Cabi…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Louise Mesaric
Season 6 Episode 11
Louise (Lopez) Mesaric was born in Santa Fe in 1941 and grew up in Cimarron, NM. In this episode she shares fond memories of living at Philmont with her late husband, Larry Mesaric who worked full-t…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Rod Taylor
Season 6 Episode 10
Rod Taylor, Eagle Scout and Texas native, worked full-time as a Philmont cowboy and Cattle Foreman for 34 years. Before that he trekked twice as a participant and worked seasonally for 5 summers. To…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Christine Sammons
Season 6 Episode 9
Christine (Salisbury) Sammons joins the show to discuss her nine summers working in the Ranger department, three of which she served as Philmont’s Chief Ranger.
Show notes link: 2023 Wrangler Reunio…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Jason Maz
Season 6 Episode 8
Today Jason Maz joins the show. We discuss everything from neurodivergence, native bee populations, and canoe portaging at Wilson Mesa to the challenges of the Rayado Trek Coordinator role and the o…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Jack Siebert
Season 6 Episode 7
As a city kid, Jack was initially apprehensive about trekking at Philmont and taking on true High Adventure. But in 2017, as an 18 year old on trek, they had the time of their life. Jack was deeply i…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago