Kyle Knoll & Robyn (Knoll) Newton

Buckle up for a wild ride with Kyle Knoll and Robyn (Knoll) Newton - brother and sister duo who have a combined 18+ years working in the ranger department at Philmont Scout Ranch. As a "leadership laboratory," Kyle and Robyn discuss the "scramble, be flexible" challenges and wide scope of projects that the ranger department embraces each season. They discuss their involvement in the June 2018 Whites Peak Fire evacuation (South Country) and coinciding Search and Rescue. Robyn puts into perspective the influence that rangers have on the participant experience.  Kyle shares details about his role as Service Academy Coordinator and how the dedication to "serving others" continues on after one leaves Philmont. With welcomed interruptions, stories of heroism and legacy, and intentions to improve the system for future staff and participants - this hour long episode hits home. To learn more about the Service Academy: PSA-Academy-USAFA-RangersTo read more about the Ranger Axe: PhilNews-2019-Ranger-AxeI want to thank Kyle and Robyn for being willing to do a duo-interview with candid enthusiasm and fun. Cheers friends! Robyn (Knoll) NewtonParticipant ExperienceMountain Trek (2002, 2003)Regular Trek (2002, 2004)Rayado (2004)Staff Experience2006 - Ranger2007 - PTC Group Leader2008 - Ranger2009 - Mountain Trek Ranger2012 - Ranger Trainer2013 - Scheduler for Ranger Department2014 - Logistics Kyle KnollParticipant ExperienceMountain Trek (2003, 2004)Regular Trek (2002, 2004, 2006)Rayado (2005)Staff Experience2008 - Ranger2009 - Ranger, Rayado Ranger2010 - Ranger Trainer2011 - Ranger Trainer2012 - 2018 - Service Academy Coordinator2019 - Assistant Chief Ranger2020 - The Chief Ranger that never was Support the show