Carol Munch & Piper Niehaus

Mother-Daughter duo, Carol Munch and Piper Niehaus join today to discuss their experiences as Women Rangers at Philmont.  They examine the different hurdles they overcame, from Carol dealing with logistical and geographical constraints placed on Women Rangers in the '70s - to Piper recognizing the need for female specific backpacking guidelines in the mid '2000s. They celebrate the traits of the Ranger experience, including empowerment and confidence, and discuss just what it is that makes Philmont so special.  Lastly, we chat about their three week trek on the Manaslu Circuit in Nepal, and how they continue to actively backpack and adventure to this day.  Consider donating to the Philmont Staff Association Rayado Women Endowed Scholarship Fund. Philmont Experience:Carol Munch1973-1976 Ranger 1976 - First Rayado Women Crew Piper Niehaus2002 - PSA trek 2004 - Rayado participant 2005 - ROCS participant 2006 & 2007 - Ranger 2008 - Rayado Ranger  (with Katie Nuessly)2009 - Ranger Trainer2010 - Rayado Trek Coordinator (with Sam DeFrees)Notable Mentions:Jim MunchKathy LeachNancy WellsJoe DavisGary RichardsAllison KingDave CaffeHeather WilsonBetsy RoofWard BrenegerSam and LoganSupport the show