Today Arizona Duff joins the show. She discusses her first experience on trek, navigating the fundamental challenges and shifts that occur while on the trail. Namely - several moments at Cypher's Mine where she began to feel the love of the Philmont staff family, as they invited her onto the stomp stage to play a tune.

Fast forward to 2018 - Arizona examines her journey in Timber Stand Improvement and becoming a certified Sawyer. The experience grew her appreciation for the work it takes to be good stewards of this land we all love and share.

Today, Arizona is working towards a PhD studying the history of work and labor music. She praises the Philmont music culture as a tool to share - not only history, but also encourage staff and participants to process feelings.

Philmont Experience:

2014 - Regular Trek (South Country)

2015 - Rayado (1st session)

2016 - Hired TBA, Assigned PC Abreu

2017 - Ranger 1

2018 - Cypher's Mine / TSI Sawyer

2019 - CD French Henry

2020 - Hired as CD Pueblano (COVID)

2021 - Hired as CD Pueblano (Had to decline due to family medical needs)

Notable Mentions:

Claire Ficke

Bernard / Alex

Katie Garrett

Maggie McCulloch

Jenna Trione

Marie Montegeau

Lauren Wendell Thomas

Michael Brown

Paul French

Tucker Baker

Trevor Lombardi

Anna Washburne

Sara Kopsa

Emily Bergman

Amber Hollum

Bailey Colson

Elizabeth Doyle

Anna Krune

Kevin Becker

Spencer Harsh

Rachel Henneg

Brian Stokes

Jake Trione

Anne Mary

Drew Chapman

Regina Walker

Adam Graves

Jessie Nelson

Keagan Finger

Colleen McCulloch

Ellyn Washburne Rager

Will Garrison

Evan Stark Dykema

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