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June 1974 Philmont

Philmont Rangers 1974

Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico

My first summer as a Ranger, or Backpacking Guide, at Philmont. Philmont is a High Adventure Base near Cimarron, New Mexico and 20,000 scouts hiked it's backcountry each summer. It was a moment in my life that sparked a deep passion to hike and explore the wilderness that continues more than 30 years later. Can you find me in the crowd?


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Chip Brown 08-Jun-2015 15:18
This was the only summer I got to serve on staff. I was only 16 that summer as a Ranger - a dream job!!. (I am 4th row up and 7th from right.) Got back to Philmont on treks with my boys in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2012 (2 treks each). I am going back this summer for a PSA trek. Both of my boys will be rangers this summer.
Richard Watts 24-Mar-2015 03:28
Wow....just stumbled on to this. I was TR in '74. Great times!
fred miller 23-Feb-2015 01:16
This was my first summer also to work as a ranger. I returned the next year as a ranger and 1976 as Asst Camp Director at Cito.
I will finally make a return trip this summer as an advisor with the crew my youngest son is part of.
Forrest Cowan 11-Nov-2013 03:17
4th row up and third from the right. Forrest Cowan. Such great memories. On one of my days off I hitchhiked on a crew bus ride out to Cimarroncito and walked back to base camp in time for supper. We walked Black Mountain and Bear Mountain; Through Sheafer's Pass and the Tooth of Time ridge. I walked it with a ranger friend we called "the wheel"! Long legs and a stride that just wouldn't quit!
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