EPISODE · Sep 15, 2021 · 45 MIN
Kathy Leach - Women of Philmont IV
from Silver On the Sage
In 1972 Kathy Leach and Nancy Wells became the first two female Rangers on staff at Philmont Scout Ranch. Kathy shares her reflections of the experience, how it was both a moment of apprehensive change for Philmont and the Boy Scouts of America as well as positive empowerment for her. Kathy also co-led the first Kit Carson Women's trek - today known as Rayado Women - in August of 1973. Kathy gives heartfelt credit the many women and men alongside her, helping to shape Philmont into a human experience, welcome to all.Philmont Years:1972 - Ranger1973 - RangerPhilmont Staff Association Women Ranger HistoryNotable Mentions:Joe DavisNancy WellsRusty WellsDiana LoomisPaul MathernCasslerMargie RockenfieldCarol MunchJane MunchPat BlackJan NelsonAlden BarberJohn ClearhoughtChope PhillipsAlec FryersonSupport the show
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In 1972 Kathy Leach and Nancy Wells became the first two female Rangers on staff at Philmont Scout Ranch. Kathy shares her reflections of the experience, how it was both a moment of apprehensive change for Philmont and the Boy Scouts of America as well as positive empowerment for her. Kathy also co-led the first Kit Carson Women's trek - today known as Rayado Women - in August of 1973. Kathy gives heartfelt credit the many women and men alongside her, helping to shape Philmont int...
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