Forrest, better known to some of you as Forky, shares his passion for the Ranger department - including in 1982 when he achieved the triple crown as a Roving Ranger, Rayado Ranger, and Mountain Trek Ranger. Among the more wild and adventurous stories - yes including the bear bite incident - Forky also highlights the deeper experiences he encountered at Philmont - which have shaped his entire life going forward.

Philmont Experience:
1976 - Trek Participant
1977 - Trek Participant
1978 - Rayado Trek Participant
1979 - Trek Participant
1980 - PTC Services Staff
1981 - Ranger
1982 - Ranger
1983 - Training Ranger
1984 - Training Ranger
1985 - Rayado Trek Coordinator
1986 - CD Pueblano
1987 - Rayado Trek Coordinator
1988 - CD Cito

2003 - Current - Fly Fishing Invitational Staff Volunteer
2013 - Trek Advisor
2017 - Trek Advisor

Notable Mentions:
Marilyn Vargas
Maya Pompeo
Holly Rudin Ingram
Scott Ingram
Mark Fury
Randy Day
Sue Bolin
Shelley Bolin O'Neil
Boss Sanchez
Bob Knox
Little Bob
Sioux Roberts
Laura Lampe Rosiessen
Tim R
Lonesome Dove
Mike Schweeters
Chase Chief Ranger
Brad Sommeral
Brad Newberry
Bob Burns
Mariah Hughes
Lloyd Kunutzen
Mark Chandler
Lee Haddaway "Bear"
GD Werhane
Scott Ingram
Russ Wolf
Cole
Albert Newman
Chaz Gross
Saundy Stockton
Wayne Baker
Johnni Uliberry
Jay Harvey
Lee Hughes
Peter Crook
Pete Costillo
Chase Anderson
Don Horton
Todd Krintz
Bob Longoria
Trigger
Grant Reigleman
Frank Reigleman
Steve Rick
Hunter Seim
Carole Wolf
Roland Pool

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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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