Caitlin & Austin Warner - Hikers Coffee Co. and Hikers Cimarron Inn & RV Park

Kicking off a 3-part, mini-series dedicated to local Cimarron establishments that are often frequented by Philmont Staff and participants.   In this episode, I chat with Caitlin and Austin Warner,  twin daughters of Melissa and Steven Warner.  Today, the Warner family owns and operates Hikers Coffee Company and Hikers Cimarron Inn & RV Park - both located in the heart of Cimarron, NM.From discussing the 2018 Ute Park fire and quirks of backcountry living in the Valle, the sisters praise Philmont staff for their impeccable ability to be flexible and adapt.  They also acknowledge how as staff, we hold each other to the highest standards of awesomeness, where as a team everyone rises above and excels.  Lastly, they share their adventures, faith-filled story of moving from Texas to New Mexico, where they remain a vicarious part of the Philmont seasonal experience via daily interactions with staff, participants, locals, and tourists.  Philmont Staff ExperienceCaitlin: 2014 - Trek participant2015 - NAYLE participant2016 - PC Baldy Town2017 - PC Ring Place2018 - Ute Gulch Trading Post Manager / TSI 2019 - CD Ring Place / Autumn PTC PC2020 - CD Carson Meadows - summer cancelled due to pandemic Austin:2014 - Trek participant2015 - NAYLE participant2016 - PC Seally Canyon2017 - PC Baldy Town2018 - ACD Head of Dean / TSI2020 - Infirmary nurse - summer cancelled due to pandemic 2021 - Infirmary nurseNotable Mentions:Jo DuranGrant ReigelmanSean MurphyOlivia StarchKatie KrzyvonSteven and Melissa WarnerSue and Andy - pervious owners of the Cimarron InnSupport the show