PhilNews July 10th, 2015 Issue Five

Tyler Sanders/PhilNews Internal frames versus external frames

Marie Reynolds different opinions surrounding Manager Shelley O’Neill, took a which is why so many people of and what people need to ac- PhilNews them. One of the most popular standpoint surrounding the fit of like them.” complish. My dad grew up with For centuries people have debates remains between inter- packs. She said, “every company Tim Collver, Assistant Mu- old school gear, so that is what been carrying things – on backs, nal and external-framed packs. has their own way of fitting, and seum Manager, took a different I grew up with. Everybody has in hands, on heads – and in the The argument is age-old, but is that is why external frames are a route. Using his experience in their preferences and everybody grand scheme of life, only re- it relevant to the quick-pace and little bit easier. You just kind of backpacking, selling gear, and has their own opinion of what cently has this physical labor precision in the life of a back- slap them on. This year we had being an outdoor adventure gear they think is best to use.” also transformed into the recre- packer today? a Jansport D2 external frame for guide, he made his argument External frames were the norm ational activity of backpacking. Here, you will see two differ- display, and someone bought it from a user’s perspective. of the time, and it was not until Backpacking and outdoor en- ent perspectives come to a simi- for around $300. Internal frames Collver said, “it’s not just in- the early 1980’s and 1990’s that thusiasts continue to create new lar conclusion. are a little harder to fit perfect- ternal or external, it is the mobil- people began to make the switch and improved gear items, all with Tooth of Time Traders (ToTT) ly, but they are very adjustable, ity of the material it is made out Continued on page 6 Forthcoming Professional in PhilNews development at Issue Seven Philmont As the ranch is still reeling from Caleb Wong June’s flood, we at PhilNews are PhilNews working to cover this tragic event accurately and properly. At Crater Lake, a program Issue Seven of PhilNews will fo- counselor takes an adult advi- cus on the events of the flood, past sor’s blood pressure. The ad- floods on property and the heroic visor stopped for rest breaks efforts of staffers, participants, and more than 30 times on the trail, neighbors of the ranch. and after backcountry staffers We encourage anyone with experiences, photos, videos – participate in several bursts of anything they wish to share – to communications with the infir- I-Camp or visit News and Photo mary, the advisor is sent back Services in person. to Base Camp. A few hours lat- Our hope is to archive as much er, staff members help a crew information and recollections about who pitched tents at a vulnera- this year’s flood as possible so that, ble campsite move to another while we move forward, this sum- After just finishing their trek, Zane Skinner, 14, and Aaron Coyle, 17, of Troop 1410 from Caddo Mills, Texas, walk to the Backcountry Warehouse mer will never be forgotten. to drop off gear on Sunday, July 5. Skinner and Coyle hike with external frame because they like the volume and variety of storage Continued on page 3 options. Erin Irwin/PhilNews 2 | PhilNews Friday, July 10, 2015 PhilmontScoutRanch.org News and July 10-July 16 Friday, 10 Saturday, 11 Sunday, 12 Monday, 13 Tuesday, 14 Wednesday, 15 Thursday, 16 6:30 p.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. Photo Team PIYO/Zumba - Insanity - SSSAC Yoga 1 - SSSAC Yoga 2 - SSSAC Daily Hike - Ute Daily Hike - Daily Hike - SSSAC TV rooms TV rooms TV rooms TV rooms Gulch (meet in Chase Ranch Zastrow (meet in 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. front of SSSAC) (meet in front of front of SSSAC) Bratwurst! - Baldy Daily Hike - Daily Hike - Daily Hike - Dean 4 p.m. SSSAC) 5:15 p.m. NPS Manager Pavilion Carson Meadows Hunting Lodge Cow (meet in Self Defense - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. P90X - SSSAC Bryan Hayek 8 p.m. (meet in front of (meet in front of front of SSSAC) Fitness Center Haircuts by Ruben TV room Chuck Jewell SSSAC) SSSAC) 8 p.m. 5:45 p.m. - SSSAC concert - Baldy 8 p.m. Casino night at the Western night - 6:30 p.m. Assistant NPS Pavilion Tom Munch SSSAC including PTC PIYO - SSSAC Manager/Photography concert - Baldy a screening TV rooms Supervisor Pavilion of Oceans 11, 8 p.m. Cassidy Johnson mocktails and Tabletop game poker tournament - Hembree Hall PhilNews Editor Patrick McNeill

PhilNews Writers Leave no trace master educators Caleb Wong the environment while sharing Kate Johnson PhilNews her passion for LNT with others, Caleb Wong Many things at Philmont have especially youth. Marie Reynolds changed over the years – build- “You’ve got Scouts that have ings, staff members, technology never seen a mountain before, Photographers – but time and thousands of par- let alone thought they would Erin Irwin ticipants have not significantly climb it,” Standard said. “I can Doyle Maurer changed one thing: the Philm- see them a mountain Josh Galemore ont landscape. Since Scouting – but let’s teach them how to Tyler Sanders benefactor Waite Phillips gave take care of the mountain too, Sean McElligott Philmont land in 1938 and 1941, how to properly clean up after Justin Gilliland the Boy Scouts of America has themselves and properly behave Leanora Benkato sought to keep Philmont a viable while they’re on the mountain.” resource for future generations. Standard said anybody who is To minimize the human im- strongly passionate about pre- Photo Lab Lead Leave No Trace Master Educator Katie Heiss Photo by: /PhilNews pact at Philmont, the BSA prac- serving the environment and Jaime López tices seven Leave No Trace ont virtually unchanged, even as Philmont each year could ad- wants to share that knowledge (LNT) principles to encourage Philmont has experienced an in- versely impact Philmont if not with others should consider tak- Photo Lab Techs the responsible enjoyment of the crease in visitors over the years. carefully managed through the ing the LNT Master Educator David Kellogg outdoors. “The feedback I’ve gotten is rigorous application of LNT Course. Neal Simmons Two LNT Master Educa- that the backcountry looks just principles. “How willing are you to step tor sessions for interested staff the same as it did when they “We have at least 22,000 up and teach these things?” Lead Marketing members and outdoor enthusi- were here before,” Katie Heiss, to 23,000 Scouts who come Standard said. “Are you willing Specialist asts are held in the early summer Ranger Scheduling Coordinator through here every year,” Heiss to be active and engaged when Dominic Baima and the fall to impart critical and LNT Master Educator, said said. “It’s putting into perspec- teaching other people? I defi- knowledge about outdoor eth- about former crew members vis- tive what would happen to nitely think it’s a course anyone Marketing Media Staff ics so that Master Educators can iting Philmont as adult advisors. Philmont if all of those Scouts can be open to.” share that knowledge with visi- “They have very heartfelt mem- did not follow Leave No Trace Staff members can attend an Marcos Palacios tors to the backcountry, such as ories of what things looked like [principles]...Imagine if you had LNT Master Educator Course Taylor Hill Philmont participants and staff. before, and the fact that it’s very 22,000 to 23,000 people walk before the start of the summer Master Educators participate in similar now is really cool when through [Philmont] and trash it.” season by contacting the Reg- Lead Videographer a five-day comprehensive course we think that we’ve had over a Lizzy Standard, LNT Master istrar beforehand. Registered Kreable Young covering the principles and ap- million participants hike in the Educator and Logistics Com- Scouters 18 or older can attend plications of LNT. The success- backcountry.” munications Coordinator, said LNT Master Educator Training Videographer ful application of LNT principles Heiss said the LNT Master teaching LNT to participants and during the autumn season by Mitchell Thomas at Philmont has, in the eyes of Educator Program is critical staffers is rewarding because she registering through the Philm- former participants, left Philm- because the volume of visits to can do her part to take care of ont Training Center. PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, July 10, 2015 PhilNews | 3 From page one: Professional development campsite down the road because Those are things that need to er that you’re willing to work side of Philmont, in the trail con- back to Philmont next year, but of pouring rain. That night, Camp be communicated on resumes. hard,” Sawyer said about profes- struction and GIS communities. I you’re not sure what position you Director Ted Cook reminds the Those are skills that we develop sionalism at job fairs. “Shake a try to go to national conferences want to do. Well, you have that campers after a night of songs here.” hand, smile – let them know that and make presentations at them experience with chainsaws, so and entertainment that “Philmont There are many opportunities you would be committed to help- and talk to people. Those are the maybe Conservation could pick is such a wonderful place to find for professional development at ing their team be successful.” relationships that I think get the you up as an employee for the where your limit truly lies.” Philmont. Staffers have the op- People can also look within folks from this department their Conservation department. They At Philmont, staff members portunity to attend a professional their departments for internal next job.” already know you have some of wear many different hats at once, Scouting reception at the PTC and external professional de- In the future, staff members the training.” and they often push their limits that will be held on Thursday, velopment opportunities. Rec- who show initiative by attend- Any Philmont staff member to perform their jobs well. To ad- July 30, at 6 p.m. For those seek- reation Resource Manager John ing workshops held at Activities can do anything they set their vance themselves professionally, ing seasonal winter employment Celley says he looks to promote could be recognized through the mind to, according to Sawyer. they must clearly communicate outside of Philmont, a winter from within the Conservation “Initiative” column on evalua- “We all have thoughts of what these job skills on their resumes job fair will be held August 4-5 Department and helps people to tions. Gaining new knowledge we want to do, we all have feel- to attract future employers, ac- throughout the day at the SS- position themselves for jobs out- from attending workshops could ings that there might be some- cording to Associate Director of SAC. As of now, applications side of Philmont. help staff members explore new thing that we can’t do,” Sawyer Program Chris Sawyer. for seasonal autumn employment “When we find someone who’s positions at Philmont, said Ac- said. “But each and every single “Do you simply work at a at Philmont are being accept- interested in their job and does tivities Manager James Gallegos. person at Philmont, if they take ?” Sawyer said. “No, you’re ed until July 28. Interested staff good work, we just gradually “We’re bringing in experts and the right steps, they plan, they’re a manager, you’re an educator, members can prepare for these empower them to take over more professionals and the like to help focused, they’re disciplined, you’re a coach, you’re a program opportunities by attending a re- and more aspects of it by giving facilitate these [workshops],” each and every single day, they facilitator, you’re a profession- sume workshop held by Sawyer them a chance to succeed with Gallegos said. “Let’s say you are capable of achieving any- al in risk management, you’re a on Monday, July 13 and Monday, more responsibility,” Celley said. took the class on chainsaw in- thing and making an impact in professional in first aid, problem July 20th at 6 p.m. in the SSSAC. “In addition to that, I’m pretty struction and became proficient the process.” solving, and critical thinking. “You have to show an employ- active outside of Scouting, out- at that. 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Among other special opportunities provided through the Philmont Training Center, the youth STEM program at PTC gives young participants a unique opporunity to explore STEM-related activities at Philmont. This year’s PTC STEM program was called STEM #AWESOME and took place during the week of June 22-26. Here are some photos from their time spent at the demonstration forest and Cimarroncito.

Paloma De Leon, from Mount Dora, Florida, writes down the results of her findings on tree diameter, height, and age while attending a forestry workshop during a PTC STEM crew outing.

Above: Visiting Forrester from Fort Collins, Colorado, Andy Mason, guides STEM crew members, Catherine Coletti (center) and Emily Grob (left), in measuring a tree’s height. Members of the STEM crew used common forestry tools including biltmore sticks and clinometers to do their research.

Paloma De Leon writes down the result of her findings in the south western plot of Philmont’s Demonstra- tion Forrest during a forestry workshop with PTC’s STEM program.

Left: Sebastian De Leon, from Mount Dora, Florida, measures a tree using forestry techniques taught to him and others in a PTC STEM crew at a workshop given in Philmont’s Demonstration Forrest. PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, July 10, 2015 PhilNews | 5 Keeping Scouts prepared: Logistics

Marie Reynolds Philmont’s backcountry. In order PhilNews to ensure safety and meet all of the needs of each hiker, Logistics You may not see them at the must keep track of each person’s forefront of Philmont, but the Lo- whereabouts 24 hours a day. gistics staff is everywhere on the Tom Giugni, logistics manag- ranch, planning and preparing for er, said, “We rely on the crews every single thing that could oc- and staff to inform us where they cur on this “special pile of rocks” are hiking, particularly when that thousands call HOmE. they have days off and go hiking. According to Logistics As- The most important thing is that sistant Manager Regina Engle we are able to respond and know logistics, “varies everyday, and where people are so we can move that is what I like about it. Some them if needed. Fortunately, we days it’s slower and there aren’t don’t have too many situations very many phone or radio calls like the nature of the recent flood and other days there’s a lot more or the fire that happened a few activity in the backcountry – peo- years ago. We want to be able to ple calling in with emergencies, account for everybody.” needing itinerary changes, or With the responsibility of maybe their gear is broken and keeping track of people moving they need new equipment. We are about the ranch comes the task working with all of that.” of providing last-minute urgent According to Engle, the Logis- transportation. This includes tics department has three main driving to the train station, bus Staff member Sam Baskin greets an incoming crew as he marks the huge, paper schedule of trek itineraries inside the Logistics building on July 3, 2015. Although the records are digitized, the office maintains a handwritten spreadsheet spanning nearly floor to ceiling as a back-up copy. responsibilities: trip planning, station or the airport, as well as The crew leader and lead advisor from each crew are led through their trek itinerary and a logistics staffer briefs them on what to expect. the radio room (communica- keeping track of the Philmont ve- Leanora Benkato/PhilNews tion), and transportation. If you hicles that leave from base camp Weeks said, “We are kind of walk by the Logistics building to go into the backcountry. the go-between for everything. during daytime hours, you will Trip Plan Coordinator Weeks We call the Dining Hall to let see countless crews, crew lead- said, “New staff come here ex- them know how much food they ers, and rangers getting ready to pecting to do one job and ends need to make. We collect the go through every detail of their up doing 15, which is amazing Out of Eden moments to give itinerary with a Logistics staffer. to see. We wouldn’t be able to to Activities. Anytime there is Trip Plan Coordinator Megan do anything without the team something that happens in the Weeks said, “We definitely try to effort. The radio room can’t do backcountry, the radio room be- help facilitate the importance of itinerary read out without the comes incident command. When the crew leader by talking spe- compiled crew copy informa- someone blows out their boots cifically to them during the trip tion being done, and that can’t be on the trail, or a rain jacket goes plan. The advisors are there for done without transportation be- missing, or a crew forgets a tent, safety, but the crew leader is the ing figured out. Everybody works we are the ones that get called. one making all of the decisions. everywhere so everything we do For all of these problems, we ar-

We ask them ‘crew leader, are feeds into one another.” en’t the only one trying to fix it. Inside the radio room, Lizzy Standard addresses concerns over the phone from a crew on trek you ready to handle this?’ They The itinerary read out occurs We’re calling Outfitting Services facing inclement weather on July 3, 2015. After consulting the floor-to-ceiling topographical map of Philmont, Standard suggested an alternative route and located a nearby staff camp say yes and sign the crew copy every night at 6:30 p.m. Staffers or calling the trading post and we which could offer assistance. Leanora Benkato/PhilNews paper. We say, ‘advisor, are ready in the radio room use the radio to are getting resources from them to go on vacation?’ They say yes tell every backcountry staff camp to bring back to the crews.” ‘they can do this job.’” and sign the paper.” how many crews they will have The Logistics department nev- The Logistics staffers have a During a trip plan session, a the next day, what crews will pick er knows what a day will bring, deep appreciation for what every Logistics staffer sits down one- up at the commissary camps, who but is always prepared for what- single department does on the on-one with the crew leader and has burros and/or horses, as well ever comes their way, doing their ranch, each contributing to Lo- lead advisor in order to mark out as bus times. best to help crews and staff be gistics in making everything run the entire itinerary: campsites, Logistics’ radio room is the successful at Philmont. smoothly for the ranch. food pickups, where they can fill main source for keeping Base Weeks said, “We do a lot. Assistant Manager Engle said, Staff member Sarah McMurphy directs crew up water, special meal pickups, Camp connected to all things There is a lot to keep track of, “know that we are here to support leader Levi Myler and his lead advisor Mi- chael Tornow on how to mark their map for burros and horse rides, and other backcountry. and the fact is that we need super the ranch operation in all aspects. Trek 15 inside the Logistics office on July 3, Assistant Manager Engle said, 2015. The Scouts from Farmington, New important details. solid people working here. If you We care for each individual par- Mexico’s Troop 197 decided on an itinerary Thousands of staffers and “If there is an emergency, there are selected to work at Logistics, ticipant as well as the big pic- with climbing and shooting range programs, and only one possible dry camp. more than 22,000 Scouts come are departments from across the that means that someone looked ture of what is going on here at Leanora Benkato/PhilNews from all over the place to explore ranch coming together.” at your application and said, Philmont.” 6 | PhilNews Friday, July 10, 2015 PhilmontScoutRanch.org Enjoying archery at Apache Springs Kate Johnson PhilNews a traditional sweat lodge, which “We’re going to kill some can offer crews a chance to be- dead stuff,” declared Camp Di- come somewhat cleaner while rector Jeremy Evans. Just one on their treks. of the activities Scouts can en- The camp is named for the joy at Apache Springs is 3-D Jicarilla Apache, which means archery, with a pathway through “little basket makers”, and of- the woods to different targets, as fers tepee tours and flint knap- opposed to a range with targets ping. lined up in a row. Program Counselor Quintin Scouts from Crew 624-O-5 Jennings said, “The flint knap- said, “It was just fun seeing an- ping thing they always get a kick imal targets,” and also enjoyed out of, because they get to make keeping score with a point sys- an arrowhead.” tem and the camaraderie within The tepees have pelts, pot- the crew while on the archery tery, and other artifacts, some course. One Scout, Antonio Cas- of which may have been used tro, got lucky with one of his by the Jicarilla Apache tribe and shots and pinned an actual fly to others for which the tribe would the target with an arrow through trade. Rayado crews may some- one wing. times even sleep inside the stur- There are other reasons for dy tepees, which are designed to crews to look forward to a stop have excellent ventilation and at Apache Springs – the camp is airflow, while standing up to the A Scout takes aim at Apache Spring’s archery range Justin Gilliland/PhilNews a commissary that provides fruit, wind and rain outside. milk, and white gas for crews. For those crews that camp at meadow, where staffers read to slip into sleeping bags for the and trying their hands at archery, Additionally, the camp has a Apache Springs overnight, there stories to the Scouts before the night. After a day of learning the Scouts are ready for rest. unique alternative to showers: is a sunset hike to a beautiful Scouts return to their campsites about the Jicarilla Apache tribe From page one: Internal versus external from external to internal. Climb- with your body, so companies because gear could easily be ers and hikers who were bush- began to create more flexible strapped to the outside and you whacking a lot started to use in- frames to meet the needs of their could move the frame up and ternal frames because they move customers, according to Collver. down, but now, internal frames According to ToTT Manager are far more advanced in fitting. O’Neill, there was a big trend in Assistant Museum Manag- people going back to the exter- er Collver said, “Everybody’s nal frame packs in recent years. weight distribution and ergo- However, for the ToTT’s current nomics is different, so putting clientele, internal frames are the weight in the right place is a what they are looking to pur- lot easier with an internal rather chase. At Outfitting Services, than an external.” everything that is left is external With backpacking comes an because people are not choosing expected level of discomfort, them, so there are not many ex- which plays a huge role in what “I’m planning on sewing together a new pack and I like the fact that I can still use the frame. There are a lot of places that you can hang stuff on,” said Aaron Coyle, crew leader for Troop ternals on Philmont’s trails. frame people decide to use. 1410 from Caddo Mills, Texas, on Sunday, July 5. Erin Irwin/PhilNews O’Neill said, “we sell to peo- ToTT Manager O’Neill said, ple who are going out on the “Comfort is the trade-off. It’s a value attached to gear, especially Collver said, “People’s gear trail and we sell to those who are nostalgic thing, so the debate of the use of external frames. So, choice often reflects their level coming back, and we hope it has internal vs. external was so much the debate continues, but it is of comfort, their level of pain “I grew up with them. All of my backpacking has been with an external frame. I just always been their love of backpacking bigger when internal frames not a matter of which is better. tolerance, and their level of ex- liked the adjustment and the ability to orga- nize. I don’t even own an internal. I’m kind and their experience that made were coming into play, but there Comfort, history, and perspec- perience. It’s not which is better, of content with it. It has a few little creaks tive all play a part in choosing internal or external, its people’s that you get to walk with – those little sounds them want to buy their own.” are still those folks who like to that you become familiar with,” said Mark External frames were con- use them [externals].” which frame to take on your ad- preferences.” Anderson about his external on S u n d a y , J u l y 5 i n f r o n t o f t h e T o o t h o f T i m e . sidered to be more adjustable Many times, there is intrinsic ventures. Erin Irwin/PhilNews PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, July 10, 2015 PhilNews | 7

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chuckwagon dinner, and they’ll help in resolving the conflict. provided by Program Counselor Ropin’ at Beaubien get their stuff branded, and they’ll “It was a really cool experience Kyle Kerger. Participants struggle be able to sleep in a little bit. It’s to be able to do that even though to lasso a log and drag it to sit at Kate Johnson pretive camp, and offers roping, a rejuvenating thing for them to it was a struggle for all of us – we their feet to gain points, bragging PhilNews branding, horseshoes, trail rides, continue on their trek and be victo- kept that whole crew on the trail and rights, and a pudding cup. Sasha “Oho, I’ve got myself a dinner!” chuckwagon dinners, showers, and rious when they walk through that they left very happy,” said Ficke. King from Cavalcade Expedition “C’mon, c’mon, get him while you two different campfires. Beaubien sign in Base Camp” said Assistant Crews enjoy the chance to relax 626-CX was the ultimate victor for can!” “Now let’s try it with live has two campfires because they are Camp Director Claire Ficke. at Beaubien, surrounded by a gor- the night, boasting four wins. horses!” Scouts from Crew 627-E- a camp where many crews take a Ficke mentioned one crew that geous meadow, pale aspens, and As to his motivation, he said, 1 are practicing their lassoing skills layover day. had crew dynamic issues. A chap- majestic ponderosa pines. “Well, that pudding cup seemed at Beaubien. These skills will be “We’re one of the only camps lain traveled to come talk to them, Steve Pyka from Crew 624-O-5 highly delicious.” However, every- crucial later tonight as Scouts play that does layovers. A lot of people staffers talked to them. She said it said, “It was nice getting here and one was energized by the Scouts’ Rope the Log in an epic battle to can come into this camp upset and went on and on, because the crew being able to take showers after so excitement. “I have never been win a pudding cup (spoon not in- angry and tired and hurting, and had a layover day there. However, many days.” so proud in my whole life!” One cluded). they will leave completely on a before the crew left for Abreu, an Cavalcade participant Jess Cool- Mountain Trek participant said as Beaubien is a Western inter- different note, because they’ll have advisor came up to thank her for her ey, from Cavalcade Expedition she congratulated her crewmate. 626-CX enjoyed the chuckwagon To finish off the evening, crews dinner and the wide-open spaces of attend Beaubien’s campfire, a mu- Beaubien’s meadow. sical storytelling experience that As evening approaches, Scouts combines humor and Western at- gather for a rousing game of Rope mosphere for a fitting end to the the Log, with lively commentary night.

“Drop rope” Kyle Kerger, a Beaubien staffer exclaims during the evening’s “Rope the Log” tournament after two campers lassoed the log. The Richard Macintyre, from Cary NC, practices lassoing a practice bull at Beaubien. goal of the game is to lasso the log and pull it to oneself. Josh Galemore/PhilNews Josh Galemore/PhilNews Dropping in at Phillips Junction Kate Johnson “Get out of my trading post!” get a ride.” PhilNews yells Trading Post Manager Antho- Despite the “bus stop” atmo- “Welcome to PJ! This is our boo- ny Pappalardo, directed at a rogue sphere, there is plenty of interac- ty. Do you want to share some?” mini-bear, but certainly not a Scout. tion with crews. Staff will even Camp Director Patrick Smith jovi- The trading post, through write postcards to home for Scouts ally welcomes approaching crews. both cash and trail charges, han- who don’t know what messages to Phillips Junction is one of only dles around $1,000 daily, and on send their families. Staff and partic- three staffed camps that has no June 16th, broke the all-time sin- ipants alike cheer on those who rise overnight campers, and functions gle-day sales record with sales to the pickle challenge – a heroic solely as a commissary and trading totaling $2,234.90. Most of those attempt to consume an entire pick- post. sales were crews buying warm le and the juice within one minute. Crews can pick up milk, fruit, clothes and rain gear, as well Those who can devour everything tortillas, camp suds, and their trail as other essentials or trail com- within one minute get their money forts. The trading post is well on back; the lucky few who can beat meals at the commissary, as well Philip’s Junction staff plan out their characters for a camp version of Dungeons and Dragons. as buy Toblerone, Honey Stingers, track to break the all-time sum- the record times get their name on Josh Galemore/PhilNews first aid supplies, and other neces- mer sales record this year as well. the board as the new record holder. wards as the participants escape. gear in case of damage on the trail, sities at the trading post. The com- Phillips Junction is a backcountry Rayado participants are con- Camp Director Smith described or working to get information from missary at Phillips Junction han- hub and receives a minimum of one scripted into joining the PJ crew life at Phillips Junction as 70 per- Base Camp about a misplaced crew dles more than 600 bags of food vehicle daily to keep crews well and cardboard fort construction cent waiting around and 30 per- leader copy so crews can receive daily, more than 30 cases of choco- supplied. Camp Director Smith program. Afterwards they huddle cent dozens of crews showing up their allotted trail meals, the staff- late milk per week, and four to five complains, “It’s a bus stop, you inside their creation, only for the at once. Whether it means keeping ers work hard to make sure crews cases of fruit weekly. only hang out as long as it takes to entire structure to explode out- supplies of Philmont-issued crew are safe and prepared on their trek. PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, July 10, 2015 PhilNews | 9 10 Essentials: Water Marie Reynolds none of that matters if you are de- bringing water to a rolling boil or PhilNews hydrated,” Thompson said. using the Micropur© tablets issued Stop what you are doing. Grab Dehydration is a common oc- at Outfitting Services. Use one tab- your water bottle. Take a sip. Even currence on the trail, and that can let per liter of water, let it dissolve, while resting or in Base Camp, compound many other health is- then turn your water bottle over staying hydrated is one of the sues while hiking. and briefly open the cap to bleed most important things you can do Infirmary Medical Services the threads. After 30 minutes, that at Philmont. Introducing the third, Coordinator Bridget Hogan said, water is safe to consume. but arguably the most crucial, item “Not having fluids in your body Hogan said, “there is hesitation on Philmont’s “Essentials for Hik- doesn’t allow it to regulate tem- to use water in the backcountry ing” list: water. perature, so it can exacerbate hy- for first aid because there is- con Ranger Service Academy Coor- pothermia or other heat related cern for infection. If you use Mi- dinator Abigail Thompson, said, illnesses, as well as altering men- cropur© to purify the water you “Water is essential for a variety tal status. It is something that we use or acquire water from a staff of reasons, one of which is simply are always concerned about and is camp where they have a chlorinat- that life is so much harder when basically something that we treat ed tank, that water is perfectly safe you’re dehydrated on the trail. You with almost every patient we see. to drink and pour on wounds. It’s have the sun beating down on you, Regardless of what they are doing, helps patients with the evaporative it’s dusty, and you are exerting they should probably be drinking cooling process and maintaining yourself physically. Many times, more water.” cleanliness.” water can actually help you to Without enough water, nutrients According to Hogan, regulating breathe better.” are not being brought into your the amount of water you drink is According to Thompson, if you body nor is waste eliminated from important, as well as recognizing are performing at a higher level your system. the factors that can pull fluids from of activity, like hiking, one liter of Hogan said, “The role of water your body like heat and physical water per hour is recommended. in the body is huge. It makes up exertion. Philmont requires each hiker to 70 percent of the body, so it is im- Ranger Service Academy Co- carry four liters of water capacity, portant that we try to maintain that ordinator Thompson said, “We as well as a dromedary for the en- level of hydration.” always encourage people to fill tire crew, which is a large collaps- Water is not only used for hy- up to maximum capacity before ible bladder. drating but is crucial for cooking in they head out. You could stumble “When someone isn’t feeling the backcountry as well as in emer- upon a crew that needs your water, so well on the trail, a lot of those gency first-aid situations. Accord- have an emergency situation, or an problems can be cleared up just by ing to Philmont’s website, water itinerary reroute. You never know simple hydration. You can buy all from all sources in the backcoun- when you’re going to need water, the high priced gear and be phys- try – springs, wells, and streams so it’s better to have too much than ically ready to go on the trail, but – must be purified. This means too little.” Water isn’t just a backcountry essential, it is essential for life Sean McElligot/PhilNews 10 | PhilNews Friday, July 10, 2015 PhilmontScoutRanch.org Chaplain’s Corner: Chaplain Bill McCleery I have been involved in Scouting since age ed instead on a career with the Boy Scouts dowment Development Director in the Dan ganization for Troop 60. 8 when I joined the Cub Scouts in my home- of America. I started as a District Executive Beard Council, Cincinnati, Ohio. To me, Philmont truly is God’s country. town of Lancaster, Ohio. I worked on sum- in the Valley Forge Council in Pennsylva- I started a second career as a development There is a certain mystic that draws people mer camp staff in the Central Ohio Council nia and then became a Field Director in the officer at my alma mater, The Ohio State back year after year. The chaplain’s job is (now Simon Kenton) and attended the 50th Bucks County Council. I joined the National University. I directed a capital campaign to to help young people see and understand the Anniversary National Jamboree in Colorado staff in North Brunswick, New Jersey as the build the Ohio 4-H Youth Development Cen- Philmont trek experience as more than just a Springs, Colorado, as a member of the Re- Associate Director of the International Divi- ter on the OSU main campus in Columbus. physical and mental challenge. It certainly is gion 4 band. I still have a photo of President sion. When the National Office relocated to The Center is the first green building on the that, but it is also, and perhaps most impor- Eisenhower driving by in a convertible. I Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, I made the move and OSU campus and the first LEED certified tantly, a spiritual growth experience. Young was supposed to be playing Hail to the Chief became Director of Protestant Relationships. building (Leadership in Energy and Environ- people grow closer to God and each other. with the band, but instead tucked my trum- I was promoted to Director of Religious mental Design) by the US Green Building The valuable lessons they learn on the trail pet under my arm and took a photo of the Relationships and rounded out my tenure Council. will last a lifetime. Here in God’s country, President! at the National Office as Division Director I am now in my third career doing what I the Scout Oath and Law come to life. A After college at The Ohio State University, for Relationships. After serving as Director trained to do forty-five years ago. I am the visitor from another country observed, “In I attended Princeton Theological Seminary of Field Service in Valley Forge Council, I part time priest-in-charge of two, small Epis- my country there are fields to grow corn…. with the intention of becoming a minis- was selected as the Scout Executive of the copal congregations in southeastern Ohio, there are fields to grow wheat. But Philmont ter. But after two summers as a chaplain at Three Rivers Council in Beaumont, Texas. one of which, Church of the Epiphany in is a field to grow men and women.” I say, Philmont and completing seminary, I decid- After 31 years, I retired from the BSA as En- Nelsonville, Ohio, serves as the chartered or- “Amen!” Autumn and Winter Adventure staff Six Feet High: applications now being accepted Traversing Philmont on Horseback Chris Sawyer until the start of next year’s sum- Caleb Wong Associate Director of Program mer season. PhilNews Autumn Adventure is a fall pro- Are you looking for some ad- The culmination of a week-long gram that allows a crew to plan a venture? Do you want to help our trek on horseback, Gymkhana is customized itinerary and hike the second-season crews have amazing similar to a small rodeo. A horse backcountry with a staff guide. experiences in God’s Country? riding competition, Gymkhana chal- Winter Adventure is Philmont’s Applications are now being ac- lenges participants’ riding skills as cold-weather camping program, cepted for fall and winter staff posi- they make tight turns around barrels and includes ski touring, snow tions. Positions available include: and more to show off their horserid- shelter building, snow camping, Autumn Adventure Guide, PTC ing prowess. Participants must pos- winter ecology, hiking, - Conference, Food Service, Trading sess control of their horse, which is ing and the use of winter tools and Post, Horse Department and Main- honed through hours of practice, to equipment. tenance. In addition, a small num- compete successfully. Serving as a member of the ber of staff members are employed They get this practice through Second Season Staff is a great op- to support the winter and early Cavalcade, a 7-day trek on horseback portunity to be part of the “behind that allows participants to experience spring operations for Camping, the scenes” action that makes the horseback riding in the backcountry, Wrangler Melissa Monroe, of Glenolden, Pennsylvania, outside of the Fish Camp cabin. PTC and Trading Post operations. Justin Gilliland/PhilNews Philmont magic come alive year as well as horse care. Composed of If you would like to be consid- dling their horses to prepare to ride. cult task. at least 10 crew members, Caval- round. Applicants should under- During the ride, participants focus “The first day after I gave the ered for one of these staff openings cades typically ride through the the stand they will be expected to on maintaining control of the horse, demo, she went to go saddle her you need to complete a Philmont north country and south country on perform a wide variety of duties if even during inclement weather. Af- horse and she didn’t know how to do Seasonal Employment Application roads, switchbacks, and horse trails. hired for these positions. ter they finish riding for the day, anything,” Monroe said. “But now I and submit it to the Personnel De- Horseback riding allows people to A number of staff positions are they have to unsaddle their horses can sit back. She even took a pack partment at Camping Headquar- see the ranch as the original bene- available from August 22–28. before going to a porch talk, setting horse – I thought she was going to ters. The deadline for applications factor of Philmont would have seen These staff will help close Base up camp, or doing anything else out freak out, but no, she took that pack is Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 5 p.m. it, according to Horseman Melissa Camp and prepare for the fall pro- of respect for the work the horses do. horse and she dominated [the chal- Applications received after the Monroe. grams. Philmont is happy to ex- “Day one they don’t even know lenge].” deadline will not be considered. “This was how Philmont was tend a summer contract to cover how to saddle, they don’t know how Conor Hernit, a Cavalcade partici- Offers for fall and winter employ- meant to be seen in Waite Phillip’s this additional time; it is a great to brush or curry their horse,” Wran- pant and amateur photographer from ment will be extended after July eyes,” Monroe said. “When you’re way to earn a few extra dollars for gler Callum May said. “By the end Crew 71 in Beaver Creek, Ohio, said 31. Only applicants who are em- walking on a trail, you see the trail. gas on your return trip home or to of the trek, they do it all by them- the challenges he faced everyday ex- ployed in the previous season are When you’re up six feet higher, college. selves. It’s really cool to watch how hausted him, but showed why peo- considered for these second-season you’re seeing everything from a dif- they progress and learn.” ple keep coming back to Philmont. All applicants should submit a ferent perspective.” positions. Participants, even those who As a photographer, he appreciated resume and cover letter with their Participants start wrangler training The Autumn Season runs Sep- struggle initially, develop resilience the distance he traveled on horse- application that explains how in either Base Camp or Ponil, and tember 8–November 23, 2015, on a Cavalcade trek. Monroe said a back as he documented his journey working at Philmont in the fall they quickly master equestrian skills (end date varies depending on the participant on a recent trek surprised on the trail. will help achieve their future goals. to compete against their sister crew position). The winter/spring sea- her when she not only mastered ba- “Now I understand why you have Please contact the Personnel Of- in Gymkhana. Cavalcades typically son runs from December 27, 2015 sic horseriding skills, but also led a to go at least once.” Hernit said. “It’s fice at Camping Headquarters for rise before dawn to pack up camp, through March 31, 2016. A few pack horse through difficult terrain really incredible that I’ve gone so an application or if you have any feed, and pack horses, before sad- positions will run through April far.” questions. while riding her own horse, a diffi- PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, July 10, 2015 PhilNews | 11 Relaxing at Fish Camp PSA seasonal Kate Johnson PhilNews go fishing for us?’ and they just A beautiful camp located at followed me around, like little staff scholarship the confluence of the Rayado baby ducks following a mom, and I would move down and and Agua Fria rivers, rampant The Philmont Staff Associa- around the ranch, including the they would all shuffle down to with stream crossings, contain- tion’s Seasonal Staff Scholarship Silver Sage Staff Activity Center, follow me.” ing several spacious cabins – program has steadily grown over CHQ Personnel and the PSA of- Some cabin tours are partic- this is the setting of Fish Camp. the past eight years. More dollars fice. Scholarship awards of $500 ularly special. Ballard recalled The camp offers crews a chance Mark, left, and Philip Hampson, middle, dis- for college expenses have been for 1st year staff, $1,000 for 2nd cuss fishing tactics with Matt Ballard, right, at to tie flies, go fly-fishing, and one crew from Colombia: “Only rd Fish Camp. awarded each year, and more year staff, and $1,500 for 3 year two of them spoke English, but Justin Gilliland/PhilNews tour Waite Phillips’ cabin. Philstaff have submitted applica- staff will be made for the Fall they were the most excited crew Using a yellow-green neon tions for these funds. Both trends 2015–Spring 2016 academic year. I’ve ever met. I would talk, fly that he tied himself, Philip continued last summer. More than Payment of the scholarship they’d translate, and they’d all Hampson, a Scout from Crew 100 summer-season staffers ap- will be distributed directly to the go ‘Ahhh!’ That was my favor- 622-B-2, caught six fish, setting plied for the PSA Seasonal Staff school. Applications are due Au- ite cabin tour I’ve given.” a new record for participants. Scholarships in 2014. Thanks to gust 31, 2015. For crews spending the night Hampson admitted that he had our members’ generosity, the PSA Over the past eight years, more at Fish Camp, they are invited been looking forward to this awarded a total of $50,500 to 61 than $225,000 has been award- inside the main cabin to play camp for his entire trek, even Philip Hampson, of South Burlington, Ver- recipients last year. ed to Philstaff. First-year staff to rushing his crew along so they card games while advisors enjoy mont, shows off a catch at Fish Camp. Justin Gilliland/PhilNews The Philmont Staff Associa- seasoned veterans; Wranglers to coffee and an absence of Scouts. would have plenty of time for tion will again award more than PTC staffers and Rangers; fresh- “We like to describe it as be- program at Fish Camp. $50,000 for the Seasonal Staff men to graduate school students, ing paid to go on vacation. It’s Even when crews don’t have Scholarship program this sum- the Philmont staff has been well just so beautiful, and you get a lot of time to spend at Fish mer. All summer staff attending represented amongst the schol- to really make people’s day,” Camp, they still enjoy them- college or a post-high school ac- arship winners. All college and said Program Counselor Amelia selves. Program Counselor Matt credited school or academy are post-secondary education stu- Cashel-Cordo about working at Ballard recalled one crew who eligible for the Seasonal Staff dents are encouraged to apply Fish Camp. Fish Camp is cer- did not have a lot of time to fish Scholarship. However, you need this year. after they finished fly tying, tainly a relaxing locale for any Matt Ballard of Milton, Georgia, prepares to cast in the Rayado at Fish Camp. to apply. Forms are available “and they asked me ‘Can you crew that treks through. Justin Gilliland/PhilNews 12 | PhilNews Friday, July 10, 2015 PhilmontScoutRanch.org Continuing education courses at Philmont Caleb Wong ily intended for rangers, CT’s help rangers to master skills that Philnews are open to any interested staff initial ranger training may not member. have covered as thoroughly. As buses depart from the Wel- Ranger Trainer Alex Warth- “Rangers get [the qualifica- come Center heading for one of en said CT sessions help rang- tions] so they can learn all this Philmont’s many turnarounds ers and other staffers to share new information and pass it on rangers scream “Say ‘goodbye with crews an in-depth knowl- to their crews,” Associate Chief Base Camp!’ Say ‘hello to the edge about backpacking and the Ranger Jason Mazurowski said. backcountry!’” As the ride con- ranch. “As the summer goes on, we no- tinues, the rangers yell out both “They just have more informa- tice that rangers are a little more factual and amusing fictional tion to share with their crews,” proficient in the ecology of the trivia about the backcountry and Warthen said. “The advisors, area, flora and fauna, and just Philmont history. when you’re back hiking with mastering some of those skills Before they stepped on a bus, them, like to ask questions about that during the beginning of the rangers practice their lines at pretty much everything, and if summer they have a little more “Bus Tours” a Continuing Train- you go CT’s you’ll be better pre- trouble with.” ing (CT) session. Held nearly ev- Joel Spreier, a Whiteman Vega staff member from Dallas, Texas, teaches staff proper bicycle pared to answer stuff like that.” In addition to CT’s taught by maintenance during an evening session of continued training. “It’s always good to have two ery night at Baldy Pavilion, CT’s If rangers want to earn qual- Ranger Trainers, outside guests tubes,” Spreier said in regards to bringing extra tire inner-tubes. Justin Gilliland/PhilNews cover a wide variety of topics, ifications, which show profes- sometimes hold CT’s about top- here at Philmont.” plore the different GPS features from GPS navigation to the his- sional initiative in the Ranger ics such as geology and forestry. Ranger Trainer Warthen taught to keep his audience engaged. tory of the Chase Ranch. There department, they can attend “It’s great to hear from Rang- rangers during a CT session how “The rangers learn a lot about are two rounds of CT’s held over three CT’s to earn Level 1 qual- er Trainers,” Mazurowski said. to use GPS devices to locate what they’re doing and come the summer; the first round - fo ifications, four more CTs to earn “They’re a great resource and themselves in the backcoun- away with some more advanced cuses on “hard,” practical skills Level 2 qualifications, and then they’re knowledgeable in a lot of try and head to a specific UTM knowledge that they can take on such as GPS navigation, and the five more CT’s to earn Level 3 things. But, it’s just invaluable to coordinate on Philmont prop- and use in the real world outside second round includes a mix qualifications. As part of earning listen to geologists and foresters erty. After a brief presentation, of Philmont,” Mazurowski said. of hard skills and “soft” topics qualifications, Rangers also have who are out there working in the Warthen had rangers use the “The particular aim is just to such as “Literature of the Amer- to pass a test covering what they field and what they have to say devices to reach various destina- give rangers those tools to make ican West.” Although primar- learned in CT’s. Qualifications about the geology and forestry tions around Base Camp and ex- the crew experience better.” Philmont Staff Association annual reunion The Philmont Staff Associ- The PSA invites you, the sum- The Rabbi Zeke Palnick Porch Miranda classroom, will feature Arrow organization. ation will have its Annual Re- mer staff, to join them for a num- Talk will take place during the a wide selection of unique items. Dr. Goertz is a member of union at the Philmont Training ber of the weekend’s events. No ice cream social. Rabbi Zeke is There will be artwork, literature, Philmont Ranch Committee, Center. The festivities begin on reservations are required; just famous for the meaningful con- Scouting memorabilia, camping and has a career of service with Friday, July 10, and will con- drop on by. versations that took place on his gear, and unique Philmont items the Philmont Health Lodge and clude on Sunday, July 12. For- On Friday night, July 10, there duplex porch. Come visit with available for you to bid on and medical services. mer Philmont staff from all over will be an ice cream social at the the Philmont Chaplains and join win. Proceeds from the Silent The Order of the Arrow is the the country and every walk of PTC Dining Hall veranda. You in at the Rabbi Zeke Porch Talk. Auction will benefit the -Sea Scouting honor camping soci- life will gather for a weekend of are invited to enjoy ice cream, Saturday, July 11, will be a sonal Staff Scholarship Fund. ety and is celebrating its 100th fellowship, making new friends, and meet some former Philmont grand day at the PSA Reunion. The Silent Auction will begin anniversary in 2015. The Order hikes, and Philmont memories. staff. The Silent Auction, held at the at 3 p.m. and will conclude at of the Arrow Trail Crew is com- 5:30 p.m. The Annual Business pleting 20 seasons of trail build- Meeting will be at 2 p.m. at the ing and service to Philmont. You Assembly Hall. are invited to attend this special All PSA members are invit- presentation. ed to attend the meeting, which So, please make plans to visit features reports about the asso- the PSA Annual Reunion as your ciation’s successes. schedule allows. We are looking The Silver Sage Award cer- forward to sharing our Phil-sto- emony will start at 7 p.m. on ries of days gone by with you. Saturday night. If you have any further ques- The ceremony will be at tions about the reunion or the the PTC Assembly Hall. This Philmont Staff Association, year’s recipients of the Silver please I-Camp us or stop by our Sage Award are: Kenneth Go- office at PTC in the Beaubien ertz MD, and the Order of the building. PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, July 10, 2015 PhilNews | 13 Ranger Mile: Exploring the Pecos Wilderness Matt Hart Associate Chief Ranger option for many staffers, but for Windsor Trail offers especially those of you looking to avoid rewarding scenery as it traverses The day after our tragedy in the crowds of peak-baggers and large groves of aspen and spruce the North Ponil Canyon, friend experience a deeper immer- beneath Lake Peak and the pris- of Philmont Ellen Miller-Go- sion in wilderness, look south. tine Santa Fe and Nambe Lakes. ins penned a stirring op-ed in The Pecos Wilderness Area spans Meanwhile, closer to Philmont, the Sangre de Cristo Chronicle. portions of Santa Fe and Carson the three 13’er summits of the The piece, entitled “The forest National Forests at the southern- Truchas Group highlight a 12- is larger than one tree,” reminds most extent of our familiar San- mile roundtrip from the Que- readers that risks are an inherent gre de Cristo Mountains. Less mado Creek Trailhead, located and necessary part of the out- than three hours by vehicle from about 20 miles northeast of Es- door experience, closing with Philmont, the roadless preserve panola, NM. the words “death is an irrevo- boasts 13,000-foot peaks, high However, for a richer experi- cable part of nature, no doubt, alpine lakes, and far less human ence of the Pecos spend a night but nature is essential to life.” traffic than similar attractions in or two in its uncrowded depths. This message should reinvig- Colorado. On a three-day trip You can begin a terrific out-and- orate us to continue providing several summers ago, for exam- back route from the Jack’s Creek Hiking through Indian Paintbrush and other wildflowers in the Pecos Wilderness. formative outdoor experiences ple, our group encountered more Trailhead, found at 9,000 feet at Matt Hart to our participants. It should also marmots than fellow hikers. the end of NM-63 (take exit 307 inspire us to get out there during If you’re looking for a day out- off I-25 before you reach Santa of Pecos Baldy and East Pecos your route in advance. You’ll be our time off, to seek the “tonic of ing in the Pecos, the options are Fe). Parking is $2 a night per ve- Baldy just above. Get an early practicing Leave No Trace in an wildness,” as Thoreau called it. plentiful: the 12,622-foot sum- hicle and no backcountry permits start the next morning, tag the area more remote than Philmont: For some of us, that means get- mit of Santa Fe Baldy is a 14- are required. From the trailhead, peaks, then continue north along be cautious and considerate of ting away from the ranch. While mile roundtrip out of the parking climb north on the Jack’s Creek Trailriders Wall to the Truchas the weather if you plan to climb our own backcountry is expan- lot of Ski Santa Fe, just 20 miles Trail into the heart of the Pecos Group. Return to Pecos Baldy above treeline. If you prepare sive, we all need to escape once from the state capitol. Those and savor the expansive alpine Lake for another night in the wild well, you’ll be in for a highly re- in a while and set our adventures looking for a shorter hike can meadows you’ll reach as you or make it a long day and descend warding wilderness experience outside the context of Philmont. also park at the ski area or any of approach 11,000 feet. Peaceful all the way back to the trailhead. right here in northern New Mex- Fourteeners in Colorado repre- the numerous trailheads on the lakeside campsites line Pecos For any trips into the Pecos, be ico. sent a popular off-ranch hiking winding road up from town. The Baldy Lake, with the summits sure to purchase a map and plan

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Top left: CHQ Dining Hall staff member Nicholas Valentine and Black Mountain program counselor Justin Duncan try to find a song that everyone will know how to play during advisors’ coffee at Black Mountain on Thursday, June 18. Erin Irwin/PhilNews

Above: Kelly Mazzanobile lights a lantern outside of the Cyphers Mine Stomp building on July 3, 2015. Doyle Mauerer/PhilNews

Left: A scout feels the mane of a horse at A full moon rises above the forest at Fish Camp. Beaubien. Justin Gilliland/Philnews Josh Galemore/Philnews

Above: Philip Hampson, of South Burlington, Vermont, shows off a catch at Fish Camp. Justin Gilliland/PhilNews

Right: A Boyscout’s headlamp illuminates Weston Mate’s face during a Cyphers Mine tour on July 3, 2015. Doyle Mauerer/PhilNews