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Mitchell Thomas/PhilNews Trekking back through the years Caleb Wong combination of old and new gear, ing.” played the progress of backpack- Because most tents, even “light- PhilNews especially at Philmont. So much has changed since the ing gear since 1940. Metal poles, weight” tents, were made out of Like nature, backpacking is “You’ve got 30 years [to] 40 year the ranch first opened its gates instead of wood, now supported heavy fabrics such as canvas, they constantly evolving, but the fun- years of backpacking technology to participants in 1939. Through- the external frame of the pack. weighed more than 7 pounds at a damental elements remain the all under one pavilion,” Assistant out the 1940’s, participants used The camping checklist continued minimum, according to a Scouting same. From a Mountain Hardware Manager of Seton Museum Tim to travel across miles of rugged to suggest two to three blankets catalog from 1969. external-frame backpack from the Collver said of the Welcome Cen- trails with the help of burros, ac- alongside sleeping bags, but there In the 1970’s, the handbook re- 1980’s to the latest Osprey back- ter. “There’s going to be a dude cording to Philmont by Lawrence seemed to be more tent models. flected the move toward more er- pack, backpacking has changed with ragwool socks and liners. Murphy. Participants carried gear The handbook listed backpacking gonomic backpacking gear. While significantly over the years as gear There’s a dude wearing his Vasque in wooden-frame backpacks. Lat- tents such as the Tarp, the Over- most backpackers still hiked with becomes lighter and more dura- Sundowners that he’s had for 25 er, backpacking gear evolved to nighter, and the Miner as “light- external frames, the handbook ble. However, in a testament to years that he’s soled five times. become lighter and more durable. weight” alternatives to heavier, People have systems. Everyone A 1965 edition of the Scouting traditional tents such as the Ex- the nostalgic, personal nature of Continued on page 6 backpacking, hikers often use a has their own system of backpack- handbook subtly, but surely, dis- plorer, Voyager, and the Camper.

Making it to 10 Essentials: Baldy Town pocket knives Marie Reynolds Kate Johnson PhilNews PhilNews Tired muscles and triumphant There’s never a dull moment in faces hike down the Aspen-cov- the Philmont backcountry, and it ered main trail into Baldy Town, pays to be prepared. One essential to include at the top of your pack- where Scouts stop after conquer- ing list is a pocket knife. ing Philmont’s highest peak, Mt. “I only really notice how useful Baldy at 12,441ft. they are when I don’t have one,” According to Erin Chaballa, observed Ranger Trainer Eli Jack- Baldy Town sees 20-25 crews son. each day. Each Scout that passes Rachel Henige, a mountain trek through looks forward to stopping ranger, noted that pocketknives by the trading post, the commis- are useful for opening Micropur sary, and even taking a shower for packets without getting the cor- the first time since they left Base rosive substance on skin. A knife Camp. can open care packages, neatly Baldy Town Trading Post split open plastic trail meal bags, and make it easier for back- Continued on page 3 Scouts trek through Philmont with fully-loaded burros and wooden-framed backpacks. See page 4 for more photo. Seton Museum file photo Continued on page 3 2 | PhilNews Friday, July 3, 2015 PhilmontScoutRanch.org News and July 3-July 9 Friday, 3 Saturday, 4 Sunday, 5 Monday, 6 Tuesday, 7 Wednesday, 8 Thursday, 9 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 4 p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Photo Team PIYO/Zumba - Maraca theme Yoga 1 - SSSAC Yoga 2 - SSSAC Self Defense - Haircuts by Ruben P90X - SSSAC SSSAC TV rooms night at the ToTT TV rooms TV rooms Fitness Center - SSSAC TV room 8 p.m. snack bar 8 p.m. 6 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Ice cream 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Bike maintenance Search and rescue Western night - PIYO - SSSAC Bears of the world NPS Manager workshop - Baldy Staff lunch - workshop - Baldy continued training PTC TV rooms continued training Bryan Hayek Pavilion Baldy Pavilion Pavilion - Baldy Pavilion 8 p.m. 7 p.m. - Baldy Pavilion 7 p.m. Video workshop Crafts - PTC Patch trading - - SSSAC, Walcutt Assistant NPS PTC South Tent Room Manager/Photography City Supervisor 8 p.m. Cassidy Johnson Dodgeball - Baldy Pavilion PhilNews Editor Patrick McNeill The inspiring team of the South Ponil Log Dogs

PhilNews Writers that.” The Pueblano boys use their Kate Johnson interp characters to portray how Caleb Wong they must work as a team in Marie Reynolds order to make this a successful and memorable summer. Photographers PC NyHart told the audience, “I want to challenge you guys Erin Irwin with something: work as a team Doyle Maurer as we work as a team. If you Josh Galemore see a person struggling, wheth- Tyler Sanders er it be physically, mentally, or Sean McElligott even spiritually, you help them. It could be something as sim- Justin Gilliland ple as carrying an extra meal or Leanora Benkato switching off who carries crew gear. It could be something as Photo Lab Lead easy as talking to each other. Jaime López Have that reflective time. If you guys can do that, I promise you that you will have one of Photo Lab Techs the most memorable times out David Kellogg here.” Pueblano’s program focuses Neal Simmons The staff at Pueblano teach visitors how to use a crosscut saw. This is one of many opportunities for people at Pueblano to see what is like to be a logger during 1915. Tyler Sanders/PhilNews not only on remembering where you come from, but where you Marie Reynolds game of Logger Ball are main participate. Logger Ball is simi- Lead Marketing are now. It is a place of story- PhilNews attractions, next to the campfire. lar to baseball, with a few twists Specialist telling and history that comes to The Pueblano boys do an incredi- to the rules. Teams are usually Scouts watch intently as songs life through the dedicated work Dominic Baima ble job of immersing themselves, split into the South Ponil Log are sung and stories are told of of the Pueblano boys. Of course, and every Scout, in the jargon Dogs (staff) and campers. the ways of a logger at the Con- you have to experience it for Marketing Media Staff and life of a logger. In this year’s campfire, the tinental Tie and Lumber Compa- yourself to understand the impact During the campfire, Program Pueblano boys each tell a story ny meeting. Stars begin to show their enthusiasm for the history Marcos Palacios Counselor Mike “Piglet” Nyhart of their character’s lives in the themselves in the sky as the that lies in Philmont creates. Taylor Hill said, “we cut down trees, we eat logger and lumbering business. moon lights the clearing between PC Peter “Blue Nose” Lamp- our lunch, and we go to the lava- There is an overall theme of the the trees of Pueblano. ley said, “You guys are living the Lead Videographer tory. We cut down trees to make feelings that come with being so Pueblano is a 1915 living his- dream. While you are out here, I Kreable Young room for the Logger Ball fields.” far away from home, which may tory camp located in the north would encourage all of you to Logger Ball is the legendary come as a comfort to Scouts who country of Philmont. Pueblano enjoy every second of every day. game played before the campfire are on the trail. Videographer has always been a high-traffic Don’t let any of this slip past you in the field next to the main cab- PC Mike “Moose” Jutila said, camp that thousands of Scouts because it is all very important. Mitchell Thomas in. The Pueblano boys take it se- “We all have our own story, and look forward to visiting. Spar- You’re living the dream, so enjoy riously and most campers like to it’s very important we listen to pole climbing and the infamous your treks.” PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, July 3, 2015 PhilNews | 3 10 Essentials: pocket knives packers to create one-piece trash. that also include nifty gadgets While pocket knives are useful, like flashlights, pliers, screw- Scouts need to remember safety drivers and multiple blades; some first. versions of these multi-tools can Sharp knives reduce the chance be used as tongs to handle hot of accidents. A locking blade will pots when cooking in the back- also prevent the knife from acci- country. Other backpackers pre- dentally closing on your hand. The fer small, simple, and lightweight principles of knife safety taught blades that are nevertheless sharp for the Boy Scout Totin’ Chit are a enough to get the job done, or good guide: always cut away from even share a knife with a partner yourself, hand off knives proper- to save weight. ly, and establish a safety circle. Tooth of Time Traders Clerk It’s easy to make mistakes: one Donald Lein recommended the ranger attempted to trim her nails Spyderco pocket knife to people with a pocket knife, resulting in who prefer a lightweight back- an interesting scar. Most Philmont packing knife. Alternatively, he participants should strive to avoid noted, Leatherman knives are earning the “Finger-Carving Merit durable, American-made knives Badge” on the trail. with a good warranty, and ide- The temptation to leave al for camping. Knives like the your own mark on Philmont with Survive Outdoors Longer (SOL) a blade can be strong. Howev- knife are attractive options for er, it is important that all back- young Scouts, offering extras like country users hold themselves a short, locking blade; a whistle; Justin Gilliland/PhilNews to the Leave No Trace (LNT) and a light. principles and the Philmont Wil- a commitment to “An Absence of What you Find” and “Be Consid- knife, options certainly abound. Knives available at the Tooth derness Pledge. The first item in Litter and Graffiti,” and there are erate of Other Visitors.” Some knife users opt for multi- of Time Traders range in price Philmont’s Wilderness Pledge is also the LNT principles of “Leave If you are looking for a pocket tools or Swiss Army style blades from $2.95 to $94.95. Philmont experience.” From page one: Baldy Town According to Trading Post Manager Madelyn Miley said the normally have one a day and it’s Manager Miley, something all area used to be a mining town, usually at night. We are first re- Scouts look forward to is picking inhabited by 2,000 people. There sponders and can treat things like up chocolate or strawberry milk was a school foundation where sprained ankles. For more serious and fresh fruit from the commis- the commissary sits and a hotel stuff they will send a med student sary. The trading post sells hun- near where the staff tents used to up here for further care.” dreds of Toblerone chocolate bars be. A hasty is a search and rescue each day, she said. There are three buildings on the mission. According to the SAR Besides the excitement and an- Baldy town property. When the Field Search Methods website, ticipation surrounding the ame- acquired members of a hasty team moves nities at Baldy Town, hiking the the land in 1938, they had to take quickly in order to put an end to rocky-surfaced mountain is what all of the original structures down the search as soon as possible and crews go there to do. in order to keep the area safe for provide care. Philmont Geologist Ed Warner lives at Baldy Town each summer Through the kitchen window of the Baldy Town lower cabin, crews pack commissary goods and review their campers. “I enjoy doing hasties,” Miley itineraries before moving into their campsites for the evening on June 24, 2015. Leanora Benkato/PhilNews Miley said, “people continue said. “The people are always re- and climbs Baldy every morning to find tons of different artifacts ally grateful, and that makes it all in order to provide crews with a around here. We display all of worthwhile. I love working the geology program on top of the the artifacts in the cabin near the store too because you can help mountain. trading post, which will hopefully each Scout, and many times that Baldy Town staff see crews be- turn into an actual museum in the help is really needed.” gin their ascent up Baldy, as well future.” As Baldy Mountain is Philm- as see them when they finish the With the high amount of traffic ont’s most popular hike, Baldy hike. that goes through Baldy Town, Town’s offerings are highly an- “It’s fun to hear about who was staffers are always on the lookout ticipated. Staffers are ready and having a hard time before they for crews in need of care, wheth- waiting to provide them a relaxing leave and the difference in how er boosting moral or tending to an experience. they feel when they come back,” injury. Thomas Hall, a previous rang- Miley said. “We will see a kid Miley said, “We do a lot of has- er and current program counselor who is almost ready to give up, ties, to the point where sometimes at Baldy Town, said, “I like being but then they do it. If they can we joke that it’s our program. We able to help the crews have a good conquer Baldy, they feel like they Sean Gallagher of crew 617-I1 from Lexington, , gathers food from the commissary at Baldy Town while can do anything.” his twin brother, Ryan Gallagher, goes to collect more food on Tuesday, June 23. Erin Irwin/PhilNews 4 | PhilNews Friday, July 3, 2015 PhilmontScoutRanch.org Equipment through the years 1940’s 1950’s

1960’s 1970’s PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, July 3, 2015 PhilNews | 5 A lifetime of experience: Nancy Klein Kate Johnson PhilNews “How do I make this usable to other people?” Nancy Klein often asks herself while at her job as Villa Philmonte curator. Klein has collected a lifetime of experiences, including backpack- ing in Oregon, working with Dou- bleday Publishing, working on Nutter Butter and Oreo assembly lines, tutoring at a Boys’ Home, working at Powell’s Books (the world’s largest independent new and used book store), working at an experimental chiropractic clinic, and traveling in Southeast Asia. “Some people aren’t meant to find a peg early because they need to explore the world first,” Klein said. She describes herself as a generalist, and her interests in- clude fine arts, healing arts, writ- ing, and gardening. As Villa curator, Klein said her job is to make sure that, “whether it’s my staff or myself, we always tell the story of Waite and Gene- vieve Phillips and their generosi- ty.” She said much of her job con- sists of supervising and problem solving. Klein is also responsible for the creation of the Rainbow Garden and Human Sundial out behind Nancy Klein, the Villa caretaker, shows a group of Ropers the Rainbow Garden where people are able to make a wish while taking a piece of gold from a bucket on one side of the garden to the the Villa Philmonte, attractions other. “There’s always gold at the end of a rainbow,” Klein said. Josh Galemore/PhilNews that provide entertainment and ing books, and combing through Klein most enjoys working in education for Philmont Train- magazine articles – helped to cre- the beautiful building, working on ing Center families during their ate an initial fact sheet. the garden design, and teaching Wednesday afternoon family One of Klein’s challenges in her visitors about the Phillips’ family time. The Human Sundial is based job is maintenance. “There’s al- story. on a design from Scotland and the ways something [that needs to be Klein hopes to emphasize more Conservation Department helped fixed], and that’s one area I’ve not work in the greenhouse this sum- to provide the exact geographic been trained in.” However, Klein mer. The gardeners, Tim McCarty coordinates for the site. said, “The [maintenance] staff is and Lee Ann Knox, have already Klein commented about her great about coming over and see- started to germinate 48 new con- creations, “I love program devel- ing what I need.” tainers of small plants. The idea is opment. It’s a time for pure inven- Klein said she has stuck with to experiment with growing more tion and creativity. When you do it her job for 20 years because, “It plants to cut down the number of for others and they get a kick out holds a lot that I’m interested in plants that are bought each year. of it, it’s super rewarding.” – when we start out just simply She is excited for the expansion of Klein has done a lot of work talking about the story of Waite the Seton Memorial Library and Nancy Klein, the Villa Philmonte caretaker, teaches Ropers and staff how to use the human with the Chase Ranch to create Phillips there’s just so much heart Philmont Museum, and is looking sundial next to the Villa. Josh Galemore/PhilNews a program for Scouts and visi- to it...I think in today’s life when forward to a matching expansion a pretty house. Of course, they ont, they go away with a much tors. Initially, with a team of three people are willing to step up and of program as well. definitely see a pretty house, but stronger appreciation for Scout- people, work included cleaning, trust their hearts as well as their Klein feels that her work affects after hearing the story of Waite ing. Their eyes are really opened inventorying, caring for the facil- minds in decision making, it can visitors, even the casual tourists and Genevieve Phillips’ generos- to the power of this amazing com- ities, and deciding how to run a really make a difference in soci- that travel New Mexico. ity and the rewarding experiences munity.” house tour. Research – conducting ety.” “They come just wanting to see interviews with local people, read- of Scouts and Scouters at Philm- 6 | PhilNews Friday, July 3, 2015 PhilmontScoutRanch.org If it can’t be grown, it has to be mined: French Henry just a little terrifying sometimes.” Marie Reynolds The haunted atmosphere of PhilNews French Henry, whether you be- lieve it or not, adds to the experi- ence Scouts will have at this his- toric camp, whether during mine The year 1922 is being brought tours, gold panning, or forging. to life in the north country of According to program counsel- Philmont. Orange sparks fly from or Will Wallace, interp character a steel forge as Scouts watch, in- “Sparky,” the steel the Scouts use trigued by the age-old skill they in the forge is soft enough to work are learning. With buildings intact easily but sturdy enough to hold from a time when the mining in- its shape and can be a souvenir of dustry was booming, history seeps memorabilia from their treks. through every wall at the gorgeous French Henry has six staff mem- French Henry Mining and Milling bers who make its living history Co. program the unique and memora- Program Counselor Imara ble experience that it is. Chew and interp character “Char- Bryce Williamson, program lie Stone” said, “our program is counselor and interp character something that actually happened, “Sourdough Brewer,” said, “this so it is almost like we are really camp is important because it living the history of French Hen- teaches [Scouts] that all their nice ry.” modern amenities didn’t just ap- All structures and buildings at pear, they had to come out of the French Henry are original from ground. A lot of people don’t seem 1933 when the area was an operat- to understand that these days. I’m ing mine, including the main cab- a geology student, and one of my in and the shack down the stream professors always said, ‘If it can’t that holds artifacts found from the be grown, it’s got to be mined.” time. The interactive program at According to the French Hen- French Henry encourages Scouts Crew 620-L from Denver, Colorado, tours the Aztec Mine at French Henry on Tuesday, June 23. Mattew “Teddy Chew” Niemer, a PC at French, ry staffers, their camp is the most to step out of their comfort zone talks about the history, both real and supernatural, behind the mine. Erin Irwin/PhilNews haunted on the ranch. This is said and to hone in on their leadership may step back. Here, they get to the place they call home this sum- also have a similar realization. to be because of all of the old skills. buildings. The staff assures par- come into their own. In our forge, mer. “The Scouts don’t get this op- Program Counselor Rachel Cor- and in the rest of our program too, According to Program Counsel- portunity anywhere else and it ticipants they hear noises coming deiro and interp character “Sybil from empty rooms when they each participant gets to create or Chew, the staff has all acquired teaches them a lot. They are not O’Connor” said, “often times each something for themselves.” not only a new sense of appreci- only learning about geology and have down time, and the shack/ person has a chance to step up in museum of artifacts is filled with French Henry staffers pride ation for modern technology, but blacksmithing, but also experienc- the forge and be their own leader. themselves on their storytelling also a respect for the ways of life ing unique program and exploring a haunted presence. I know that each crew has a crew Chew said, half-jokingly, “It’s and their ability to play out the during the time of mining. They new things for themselves, which leader and I’ve noticed that others history they have learned about hope Scouts who come through is good for the human soul.” From page one: Trekking back through the years now suggested that Scouts add a Tooth of Time Traders Trading hip belt to their packs. “Add a hip Post Manager Shelley O’Neill strap to your pack and you’ll add said recent technology has en- comfort,” said the Scouting hand- abled people to travel lighter and book to emphasize the importance more comfortably. of comfort. “I think it’s developed hand-in- Around the same time, brands hand with technology,” O’Neill such as Kelty and Gregory Moun- said. “There was not a level of tain Products began to produce comfort in the backcountry. It was internal-frame backpacks that like a foam pad you would sleep contained the backpack frame on on. Now you can get a three-inch the inside, supposedly increasing mattress and that weighs nothing, stability and mobility as the pack but [has] the comfort of some- fit closer to the wearer’s body. As thing that could have weighed 51 for cookware and dishes, they still pounds.” came in aluminum packages simi- Old gear, if it functions well on lar to military mess kits. the trail, can be used on Philmont As gear became lighter, back- trails, said O’Neill. packing became more comfortable “Packs that were made 20 years and more sophisticated. Internal ago – there’s nothing wrong with frames became more standardized. them, if they fit right,” O’Neill The 1992 Philmont Guidebook to said. “It’s all about making sure Adventure presented internal and that the fit is right for the best ex- external frames as acceptable perience for that participant.” choices. Sean McElligot/PhilNews PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, July 3, 2015 PhilNews | 7

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According to the New Mexico Scouts,” St. George said. “Crews Rendezvous at Miranda History website, Guadalupe Mi- always have their struggles and if Marie Reynolds randa, whom the camp is named you’re flexible with them and help PhilNews and black powder rifle shots can be said, “You can tie the history to kids’ after, was a New Mexican public support them in making it through heard in the distance. Mountain men lives today in so many different official as well as a recipient of the their day, they really appreciate it, Tall trees and rocky surfaces open roam the area, teaching tomahawk ways. You can tell the Scouts how Maxwell Land Grant and the Beau- and it gives them a great experi- up to a vast meadow of teepees and throwing, playing instruments, or this land got to be in the property of bien-Miranda Land Grant. Miranda ence.” a log cabin. The view transports even partaking in the renowned the Boy Scouts or even talk about used these grants to help those who Trevor “Harm” DuBard, a pro- you back to the year 1838. A sign game of Mountain Ball. talk about what Guadalupe Miranda wanted to remain Mexican citizens, gram counselor and mountain man, on the front porch reads “Cimarron 1838 represents the tail end of the was doing for Mexican citizens and showing his allegiance to Hispanic said, “Getting to interact with the Valley Fur Trading Company Ren- beaver-trapping era. The staff at Mi- what he did with the Maxwell land New Mexico. crews is the best part of working dezvous.” randa portray the moccasin and bea- grant.” Miranda’s living history program here. I like having fun with the You have found yourself at no ver-pelt hat-wearing vfrontiersmen St. George continued, “If this is made up of eight mountain men, crews and doing our interp pro- place other than Miranda, an inter- who were among the first to go out were 1838 and there was a rendez- two burro wranglers, and numerous gram. We get to be a little crazier pretive living history backcountry West in order to explore and trap. vous going on, there would be peo- burros – all portraying what life and out of the norm.” camp in Philmont’s north country Austin “Captain John Gant” St. ple and tents filling up our -mead was like in the late 1830s and early Scouts hollering with joy at their Fresh air mixed with a familiar George, Miranda’s camp director, ow.” 1840s. They each make a huge ef- successful tomahawk throwing scent of leather fills the meadow fort to give visiting Scouts not only punctuate DuBard’s words. a historically accurate program, but “That’s the best part right there – a memorable and exciting experi- kids yelling and getting excited be- ence. cause they are doing our program. It “It’s cool to help support the doesn’t get better than that.”

At Miranda, an 1838 fur trapping company, crews can practice tomahawk throwing. Tomahawks Miranda program counselors Brett Callaghan and Skyler Hughes share a laugh at the gun range on Wednesday, June 24. Erin Irwin/PhilNews were used only for sport, not to hunt. Tyler Sander/PhilNews Philmont’s 12-Day Treks Caleb Wong makes the program more accessi- To encourage the growth of ble but no less challenging. Partic- youth participants, youth lead- PhilNews ipants hike a minimum of 57 miles ership is emphasized across Before Philmont’s rangers over 10 days; the most challenging the ranch, from Logistics to the leave their office, they reach up trek covers 106 miles. Ranger Department. Youth are and touch a simple wooden sign Crewmembers learn how to encouraged to take the lead, from emblazoned with an iconic slogan: work with each other in close itinerary planning to leadership “Change Lives.” The phrase quarters during the trek, which on the trail, while adult advisors epitomizes what Philmont imparts fosters camaraderie over the are told they are “on vacation”. to participants: basic outdoor course of several days. Because Rangers foster youth leadership by skills, and more importantly, an of the time they spend on the trail, encouraging them to take respon- appreciation of the challenges and crews get to experience a great sibility and assume control of the beauty that characterizes the great variety of program opportunities, crew, said Associate Chief Ranger outdoors. such as low-impact camping in the Matt Hart. Valle Vidal or the “Stomp” eve- “We train our rangers to funnel One of the most common ways Kyle Humphrey (left) and José Diaz (right) set up their tent at a campsite near Carson Mead- participants experience the out- ning program at Cypher’s Mine. every question through the crew ows on June 17, 2015. Doyle Maurer/PhilNews doors is through a 12-day Trek in “The 12 days give the crew leader and empower the crew time the crew sets up camp all by Baldy Mountain transformed him the backcountry. While individual time to bond and to perfect their leader to make decisions for the itself and does it well.” into a more confident person. treks such as Rayado and Trail skills,” first-year Ranger Theo best interest of the crew,” Hart Participants also grow individu- “I used to look at challenges Crew Trek are only open to older Morrow said. “I think the time said. “Crews can experience great ally as they challenge themselves and try to find the best way to participants, individuals as young together helps them to get to know joy in the fulfillment of that youth physically, mentally, and spiritu- go around them,” Ingleston said. as 13 who have completed the 8th one another and also just get to leadership experience in practicing ally. Jacob Ingleston, from Troop “Now I try to think of the best way grade are allowed on the trail. This know the Philmont wilderness good teamwork. One of the classic 267, said summiting peaks such as to go through them.” better and be in it for longer.” moments for a Ranger is the first PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, July 3, 2015 PhilNews | 9 Educating the future, preserving the past: Philmont Museums Department Marie Reynolds cultural changes necessitated by The museum is an important site PhilNews the materials available in differ- for researchers, due to its one-of-a- A group of Ropers (8-10 year old ent environments. For example, kind collection. girls) from the Philmont Training cultures that utilized pottery grav- “We’ve had over 60 people earn Center family programs discuss itated toward a more stationary, their Master’s or PhD’s directly what name is most fitting for the agricultural lifestyle. Conversely, from doing their research here at mountain lion on display. Prior to cultures that used woven baskets the Philmont Museum. Hundreds Scatter, backcountry staff from liv- roamed afar, to hunt and forage of authors have utilized our library ing history camps occupied every for food. Therefore, the materials and our archives as they have done nook and cranny both inside and shape the people’s lifestyle and research for their books,” said outside of the building, studiously culture just as permanently as the Werhane. researching the historical setting people shape the materials into Werhane is busy facilitating from which they will provide pro- useful products. the upcoming expansion of the At the Chase Ranch, three-foot Philmont Museum. With the new Troop 1537 of Plymouth, Michigan, spends time in the library of the Seton Museum prior to gram to campers in an interpretive their trek. Justin Gilliland/PhilNews role. Original artwork by Ernest thick adobe walls shelter touring expansion, he said, there will be a visitors from the midday heat. The reading room, “which will not only tion, and about 700 specimens of America,” said Werhane. Thompson Seton, one of Scout- small mammals and birds in Se- Just like the rest of Philmont, ing’s founders, occupies the halls. house is an intriguing mixture of allow us to display more of Seton awards, artwork, tools, and other art, Seton books, and Seton origi- ton’s natural history collection. the Museums Department is busy The Philmont Museums De- Along with raising money for the creating good ripples. “I get to help partment oversees the Seton Me- belongings from four generations nal manuscripts, but will also give of the Chase family. Visitors can the staff, visitors, and participants renovations, the museum’s capital change people’s lives here,” said morial Library and Philmont Mu- project aims to create an endow- Werhane. seum, the Chase Ranch, the Villa walk through the porch where men a bigger place where they can qui- would sit while women branded etly do research.” ment for the department. This will One former participant returned Philmonte and assists backcountry ensure that when the museum has this year to visit Philmont after his camps in their interpretive pro- livestock with the distinctive heart- The expansion plans also in- shaped brand that the Rich family clude a gallery space quadrupled needs – to take proper care of its 1952 wagon train journey through grams. Philmont Museums Direc- collection, to create new displays, the Ranch. His camera was stolen tor Dave Werhane said, “We help sold to the Chase family for one in size, a multi-purpose room that dollar and some valuables. The- can seat more than 60 people, a to provide educational opportuni- on his way home after his trek, support everyone in the backcoun- ties for Scouts and visitors – there but a photo album in the museum try to learn about their camp and resa Chase believed that women large lobby, and a lockable scholar had a special touch with branding, room for visiting researchers who is a dedicated source for that mon- contained all the crew photos from their duties and their program, be ey. Therefore, improvements to the 1952. The Scout was able to re- it rock-climbing, or fur-trapping in so women did the entirety of the would like to view some of the mu- Chase Ranch’s branding. Invento- seum’s special collections. There’s museum will not negatively affect ceive his picture, next to all his fel- the 1820’s.” Philmont participants. “Philmont low crewmembers, 63 years later. The Science, Technology, Engi- ry of the house is still ongoing, but certainly a need for the space: the there are plans to someday have Philmont Museum has more than tries extremely hard to keep the The Philmont Museums Depart- neering, and Mathematics (STEM) cost of coming to Philmont as low ment is helping Philmont move trekkers often spend time learning ranching programs and a living 3000 pieces of Ernest Thompson history interpretive staffed camp Seton’s art, more than 3,500 items as possible, so it’s an open op- forward in education and program from the exhibits in the Philmont portunity to all the Scouts across while focusing on the past. Museum, perhaps discussing the for participants to enjoy. from his Native American collec- 10 | PhilNews Friday, July 3, 2015 PhilmontScoutRanch.org Chaplain’s Corner: Father Raymond L. Fecteau

I entered Scouting as an adult while in at Montgomery College in Maryland. adventure crews on the Lenhok’sin Trail; I served for several years as the Boy graduate theological studies. In 1969, I also have served for thirty years as a it is a high adventure program of the Scout Chaplain of my Archdiocese. I the hired me volunteer police chaplain and as a police National Capital Area Council (NCAC) was a Scout Chaplain at Goshen Scout as a provisional scoutmaster at Camp academy adjunct instructor for city, at the Goshen Scout Camps located in Camps (NCAC) from 1980-1987. An Carpenter, New Hampshire. I returned county, state and federal law enforcement Virginia. I was the founding charter active member of the Executive Board each summer as a scoutmaster until my agencies in the WDC area. I was assigned executive of Venture Crew 2003. I have of the National Catholic Committee ordination as a Roman Catholic priest to a post 9/11 recovery team with the received the District Award of Merit and on Scouting (NCCS) since 1983, I for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC Port Authority Police Department, and the Silver Beaver. I am a Vigil Honor have received the St. George and the (WDC), in 1972. I was appointed chaplain to the Joint Member of the . Silver St. George Religious Emblems. I I currently live in a suburb of WDC Operations Command during the WDC I came to for served on the 2005 Jamboree Staff as a and serve as the founding pastor of Our sniper crisis in 2002. the first time as a course participant in Headquarters Scout Chaplain. I held the Lady of the Visitation Parish (1991) I am registered currently as a volunteer “Scouting in the Catholic Church” at position of the National Chaplain for the and as the Canonical Administrator of with the national council as a member- the in 1977. I NCCS from 2007-2010; I presently serve Mary of Nazareth Regional Catholic at-large on the Religious Relationships returned to serve as the course instructor as the Advisor to the NCCS Advisory School (1994) in Darnestown, Maryland. Committee. I have held several leadership in 1986, course director in 1988, and Board. In October of 2012, I represented In 1981, I earned my doctorate from positions on the district, council, and course advisor in 2004, 2005 and 2010. the United States and North America at The School of Religious Studies at the regional levels: membership chair, camp I am most proud to have been a Scout the International Catholic Committee Catholic University of America (WDC). chaplain, and regional camp inspector. Chaplain at Philmont Scout Ranch in the on Scouting Ecumenical Conference in I hold the rank of Associate Professor I was an adult advisor on two high summer season from 2004 until now. Assisi, Italy. Smiles and coffee: how the Welcome The Philtower Center operates Kate Johnson PhilNews Caleb Wong News and Photo Services pro- PhilNews vides the Welcome Center with The Philtower building in Tul- Hailing from such diverse loca- easy-to-read, accurate informa- sa, Oklahoma, was part of Waite tions as Copenhagen, Denmark, tion that allows their staff to ef- Phillips’ gift to Philmont in 1941, to Manhattan, New York, the ficiently check crews in and out intended to help make Philmont Welcome Center staff reflects the and issue tents. Scout Ranch an affordable oppor- diversity of participants that come Jaime Lopez, the Photo Lab tunity to Scouts all across Ameri- to Philmont every summer. From manager, built the system for use ca. arrival to departure, the Welcome for a wide variety of departments Construction began in 1927, orchestrated by architect Edward Center provides prompt, courte- at Philmont. Buehler Delk. The building is 23 ous service to crews across the “That’s been really accurate stories (323 feet) high, and com- United States and the world 24 this year,” Camp said. “Every- body can do a better job with Rachel Averett, from Coeur D’alene, Idaho, bines Art Deco and Gothic Re- hours a day, seven days a week. signs in eight trail-bound crews the morning vival styles of architecture. The Every day, the Welcome Center good information, and it makes of the 22nd all in the nine o’clock hour. Josh Galemore/PhilNews first tunnel in Tulsa’s underground checks 700 approximately people us all look smarter.” people, and everything in-be- tunnel system was constructed to in and out of Camping Headquar- The Welcome Center not only tween that can relate well to oth- connect the Philtower building ters. They also assign around 500 wants to check crews in and out, but also make them feel wel- ers,” Camp said. “We are literally and the Philcade, another com- tents to participants, coordinate the first 30 seconds at Philmont mercial space financed by Waite with the Ranger Office to connect come at Philmont by providing hot chocolate and coffee. Over and the last because they are Phillips. Waite Phillips worked in crews with their Rangers, and checking in and out of Philmont his office in the Philtower building serve coffee and hot chocolate. If time, the Welcome Center be- The Homebound Tent City assignments bind- came a place for rangers, partici- through us. We want them to have er sits on a shelf next to the welcome desk. before returning home to the Villa the Welcome Center makes a mis- Josh Galemore/PhilNews pants, and campers to congregate. a good feeling about what they’re Philbrook, the Phillips family res- take, people could be left without doing.” idence. Today, the Villa Philbrook, tents for the night, said Manager Along the way, they have served about 250 cups of hot chocolate Jack Murray, an advisor from in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the Phil- Steve Camp. Troop 162 in Austin, Texas, said brook Museum of Art. “Today, on 6/20, we have zero and coffee everyday. “The Welcome Center is like the Welcome Center Staff made In 1977, the Boy Scouts of tents left,” Camp said. “We can- him feel welcome at Philmont. America sold the Philtower build- not make one mistake, and the the front desk of a hotel,” Camp said. “We thought it was go- “They were friendly and help- ing to a group of investors; the crews all have to have their ros- building continues to offer com- ing to be really important for ful, and you could tell they were ters correct so we’ll know how mercial space. In 2004, the twelfth us to be a welcoming presence, like a family,” Murray said. many [tents] to assign them. We “They knew that there were all Steve Camp, from Amarillo, Texas, meets with through twentieth floors were someplace that people can come a trailbound crew welcoming them to Philm- have to follow all the rules about ont and giving them a rundown of their base- converted to residential loft apart- in any time and feels friendly. sorts of others behind us, but that the adult versus youth separation camp activities. Camp, who used to work as a ments. Waite Phillips’ 21st story “We have a wide variety of ages, was not my problem… I was un- tennis coach, compares working at the wel- and the male versus female.” aware that I wasn’t the only guy come center to the sport saying, “There’s a office is still preserved today. from college students to retired flurry of activity and then it’s nice and long and Recent collaboration with showing up.” slow.” Josh Galemore/PhilNews PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, July 3, 2015 PhilNews | 11 Overcoming challenges at Head of Dean Marie Reynolds PhilNews candlelight. C.O.P.E. trained as the ‘caterpillar’, they will program counselors work with have a much quicker and more Intimidation sets in as you crews to enhance their cooper- enjoyable hike.” look up at the 10-foot wooden ation and communication skills Planning ahead and prepar- wall in front of you. Working to- through physical challenges and ing is key to all of the chal- gether, you and your crew must morale boosting activities. lenge events throughout Head each get over the top. You use Camp Director Corey Mul- of Dean’s meadow. As a crew your arms, legs, and core to pull lins said, “the challenge course finished an event called “Criss yourself up and over the edge, is important because it can help Cross”, Mullins debriefed with before reaching down to help negate crew conflict but it also the Scouts about their experi- your crewmates. Once everyone teaches them to work as a team. ence, which happens after each has conquered the wall, a new- Effective teamwork can help ev- event. found confidence rises within erything that happens on their “It was easier for you guys your group, and you feel ready trek from setting up camp to hik- to succeed in this challenge be- to overcome whatever challeng- ing along the trail.” cause you took time to plan,” Many times crews come from Mullins said. “A lot of people While Mike Good reaches for the top of the wall, His crew member all work to help him climb over. es come your way. Many of the challenge courses at Head of Dean are designed to teach crews to rely on one other. Along with numerous other the south country to Head of struggle with this, but because Tyler Sanders/PhilNews challenge events, this is what Dean before hiking over Baldy you guys prepared, it helped Scouts will experience on the Mountain – Philmont’s highest your crew and how you work as successful outcome during their try their hand at the different challenge course at Head of point and most popular hike. a team.” treks. events. Dean this summer. Head of Dean staffers use their According to McCarn, Head Participant Zarek Price said, Camp Director Mullins said, Head of Dean is located in the time with each crew to portray of Dean sees at least 18 crews “The challenge course is awe- “sometimes you have crews who north country of Philmont with different challenging scenari- per day and half of them will some. We only did an hour, but are excited and sometimes there a spectacular view of the Rocky os and encourage the Scouts to stay the night. Each crew has an I wish we could have been out are those who are not. The most Mountains. Their evening pro- prepare for how they will tackle individual experience with one there for longer because it was amazing thing is seeing a kid gram consists of a heated game them. of the counselors and is able to really a lot of fun. It was a stress succeed even when he thought of Wizard Ball (HoD ball), a Mullins said, “Hiking Baldy develop the C.O.P.E. skills on a reliever for us. We shared a lot he couldn’t, so the challenge popular game at Head of Dean is a challenge. If a crew knows more personal level, which helps of laughs.” course gives them a newfound much like kickball, and chil- how to work together and use crews have a more effective More often than not, Scouts trust in their own bodies.” dren’s bedtime stories read by different hiking techniques such time on the course and a more are excited to get out there and 12 | PhilNews Friday, July 3, 2015 PhilmontScoutRanch.org Do bears attack? Understanding the nature of human-bear in- teractions Jordan Rosell & Marco Mascitti the Journal of Wildlife Manage- shortages of natural food sources Bear Researchers ment (JWM) found that annu- and human-bear contact is low. al black bear attacks have been Most fatal attacks in the JWM In our job we are often asked increasing since the mid 1900’s study were by a solitary male, about bear attacks by staff and in direct correlation with the in- suggesting that females with cubs participants alike. We hear all crease in human population. In may not be the most dangerous, kinds of questions ranging from Yellowstone National Park studies though they should always be re- “What do you do if a bear sits on have observed grizzlies spected. you?” to “For real, am I going to closer to people than they had be- The majority (91 percent) of be attacked and eaten this sum- fore. Despite these findings, bear these attacks were on people who mer?” and “What if a bear comes incidents at Yellowstone have were alone when attacked, show- into my tent?” Many people do shown a significant decrease since ing that hiking or exploring in not have experience with bears the mid 1900’s, a result of strong groups is a much safer practice. prior to Philmont, and it is im- efforts towards education and bet- Additionally, 38 percent of the in- portant to ask these questions to ter camping procedures. cidents were associated with food stay safe in bear country. Unfortu- We too can practice bear safe- or garbage attracting the bear into Philmont’s Bear Resaerchers Marco Mascitti, of Wisconsin, and Jordan Rosell, of California, nately, there is also a good deal of sit with bear remains in their office. Justin Gilliland/PhilNews ty by following all of the Philm- the area. The majority of incidents misunderstanding with regards to ont Bear Procedures both in Base at Philmont are associated with to be less fearful of humans than times more likely) than by a bear. bear attacks on humans; we hope Camp and the backcountry, and campers leaving food or other black bears. Often these attacks There is an average of three this article will answer some of during your camping outside smellables where they shouldn’t are territorial, and knowing one’s bear injuries in North America these questions. Philmont property. Among these be. Recent attacks in the South- surrounding while hiking in bear each year, but there are millions of Since 1900, there have been procedures include proper storage western U.S. have involved peo- country can mitigate conflicts. bear-human interactions (several 139 documented fatal bear attacks of smellables, making loud noises ple illegally camped at garbage It is important to recognize hundred at Philmont) without con- in North America. Of these, nine and grouping up on a bear that has dumps. that bear attacks do occur and to flict, which demonstrates a bear’s were from polar bears, 62 from entered your camp. Many of our Grizzlies are often believed understand the possible reasons natural reaction is not to attack a brown bears, and 68 from Amer- procedures have been initiated as to be more dangerous and ag- behind them. However, the risk person. In order to avoid future ican black bears. All of these inci- a result of past incidents at Philm- gressive, and there are several of being attacked by any species incidents in a world where hu- dents were from non-captive ani- ont. seemingly unprovoked grizzly of bear remains extremely low. mans are rapidly moving further mals; there have also been attacks Most black bear attacks have attacks throughout history and in There is a much higher chance of into bear habitats, it is essential to from bears in zoos or privately occurred in Alaska and Cana- recent years. Grizzlies are larg- being killed by bees, a traffic ac- continue to better understand and owned animals. da where there may be regional er and more powerful, and tend cident, or another person (60,000 adapt with these unique animals. Recent research published by

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Crew Log Day 5: Today we hiked from Cimarroncito up to Schaefer’s Pass and then side hiked to the Tooth and back. The FitBit clocked us at the end of the day at 20 mile. Schaefer’s was DIFFICULT. Tomorrow we hike Black Mountain. It can’t be any harder than today. Crew Log Day 6: WRONG. We were so wrong. Black Mountain AHHHHHHHH! “We were at the dinner table having a family Nikolas Jensen meeting and we were going to see what we were Crew 613-K-2 doing wrong and what we were doing right. So, Lee [camp director] leaves the room and comes back with a portrait. It was a portrait of the Abreu fam- ily. She made us realize that we are here because of them. Without them Philmont wouldn’t be the Day 9 on the trail: All throughout Cottonwood Canyon same,” said Dani Coley, Abreu program counselor. we had our eyes peeled for mountain lions. My crew had Doyle Maurer/PhilNews me lead the hike because apparently my socks smelled so bad it would deter them. My feet were hurting so bad all throughout the hike and all I could think about Reader Submissions was a nice shower at Base Camp. Suddenly we caught Go to college a glimpse of Baldy in the distance and it reminded me Nathan Coney of how much fun Philmont is and how lucky I was to be Assistant Director of Conservation here with my amazing crew. The two-hander, a chunk of granite (approx. a foot), scraps my arms as I try to Ethan Bains set it in the wall for the Nth time Crew 613-I-2 From behind, amongst juvenile guffaws and the grunts of parenting, come father and son – matching hats. They stop, admiring my handiwork, and leave, with the father stating,

“Son, that’s why you go to College”.

The rock slides in perfectly frustration as some sort of emotional lubricant. Dirtwork, soil neath the fingertips, A special milestone our super crew completed was an unforgiving farmers tan, climbing the tallest mountain at Philmont with a 75 has produced trustworthy souls pound kid and three men over the age of 50. We final- ones with more respect to man ly realized on top of Baldy that we were a brotherhood the land, and themselves, and help our brothers through tough trials. than many of those to turn themselves to an immediate degree.

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Left: Rachel Cordeiro, also known as Sybil O’Connor while in interp, is a program counselor at French Henry. Cordeiro holds a piece of iron in the fire while Tristan Owen fuels the fire and Michael Gromyko waits to mold the iron into an s-hook at the forge on Tuesday, June 23. Erin Irwin/PhilNews

Left: In order for crews to climb over the wall at the challenge course at Head of Dean, all members must learn to support one another to get them on top. Tyler Sanders/PhilNews

An advisor and ranger hike by Carson Meadows June 17, 2015. Doyle Maurer/PhilNews

STEM participant Emily Grob hangs in the air after jumping off of a pole at the challenge course. Justin Gilliland/PhilNews

STEM participant Catherine Colleti gets passed through the tire in a stage of the challenge course. Justin Gilliland/PhilNews

Cameron Moore watches as Baldy Town staff member Katie Krzyston applies a dressing to blisters Joanne Rios of Cavalcade crew CX-17 from San Antonio, Texas, Jake Gamper climbs up a spar pole at Pueblano on Thursday, June on the feet of Elijah Bagley on June 23, 2015. Leanora Benkato/PhilNews pans for gold in the stream at French Henry on Tuesday, June 23. 25th, 2015. Tyler Sanders/PhilNews Erin Irwin/PhilNews