Ali Meeks - Ironwoman

With a resounding Alabama, "Come on!," Ali Meeks joins the show to discuss her time on staff in the 90's.  Ali worked at the Philmont Training Center, Conservation Department, and in the Backcountry.  Ali voices her appreciation for the "work hard, play hard" attitude of Conservation, and how it impacted the young women she lead on on Trail Crew Trek, helping instill independence and perseverance in them all.  Today Ali is an accomplished three time Ironman/Ironwoman triathlete, an entrepreneur, and alongside her husband, a visionary behind Promise Land Ranch- a future horse camp for at risk and special needs youth.  She as deep faith in God and a love for the Philmont community.Conquer your Fear of the Triathlon Swim  - By Ali Meeks and M. Ellen Dash Ready Set Sweat - Endurance Coaching and Swim Lessons REI Adventures: Ali the Ironwoman produced by Philmont alumni Larry McLaughlin. Philmont Experience1993 - PTC Tent City Manager1994 - Conservation work crew1995 - Conservation Trail Crew Trek Forman1996 - Conservation Trail Crew Trek Forman1998 - CD Indian Writings  Notable Mentions Forest McVickerAmy RushallJosh HoudekAnna Lundstine TuohyMichelle DebuhrJenny Rawson DeVenegasJames BaknerKevin SilardCurt WolffMichael BookerMarty TschetterDoug PalmerKeith Hilsabeck"The Kevins"Tricia Dailey SeifertLarry McLaughlinJohn Seim and Minda PengellyDara Houdek Johnson and Jeremy JohnsonDavid BetkaKarl SparksTobasco DonkeysSupport the show