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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Seventy years ago in 1954, Joe spent his first year on staff as a wrangler at base camp headquarters. Dr. Armstrong went on to have an extremely successful career in the horse and cattle industry as an international judge, educator, breeder, consultant, coach and competitor. He is also a published author of the book titled: The Horseman's Handbook: Horse Ownership, Care & Enjoyment. When asked "Where did you grow up to be a man" Joe responds - it was Philmont Scout Ranch that started it all.

Philmont Experience:
1951 - Trek participant
1952 - Trek participant "Trapping Expedition"
1954 - Wrangler at Base camp
1955 - Wrangler Guided Pack Trip Caravans
1956 - Head Wrangler at newly opened Clark’s Fork Camp

Notable Mentions:
John Stokes
Alex "Boss" Sanchez
Leo Martinez
Jack Ferguson
Virgil Moore
Shorty Martinez
Bill Litrell
CE Alexander

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