Mark Stinnett

Mark Stinnett joins the show to discuss his extensive involvement with and dedication to Philmont Scout Ranch and Scouting alike.  We chat about his role as the Editor of the award winning PSA High Country magazine, his experiences on Ranch Committee, several wild backcountry bear encounters, and more.  We also highlight the PTC Course that Mark Stinnett and Mark Anderson have led each summer since 2022, called "Philmont History - The Land, The People, The Saga."Philmont Experience:Ranger (1975)Program Counselor (Western Lore), Beaubien (1976)Camp Director, Clarks Fork (1977)Camp Director, Harlan (1978)Trek Advisor (1979 and 2013)Kanik Trek Advisor (2011)Member, National Camp Inspection and Assessment Teams (various, 2000-2018)Member, Rayado Restoration Task Force (2010-2014)Member, Valle Vidal Task Force (2004-2006)Conference Chair and Faculty Member, PTC Fall Conference – Outdoor Programs (2010)Philmont Staff Association (Life Member):President (1994-1997)National Director (1990-1993)Editor, High Country Magazine (1998-2008; 2016-present)Chair, Awards & Recognition Committee (2017-present)Chair, Presidents Committee (2004-2016)Chair, PSA Staff Dining Hall Capital Campaign (1997-2000)Chair, Valle Vidal Task Force (2004-2006)Ex Officio Member, Board of Directors (1998-2008 and 2017-present)Philmont Ranch Committee (1998-2019)Chair, Program & Camping Task Forces (2003-2019)Co-Chair, Strategic Planning Task Force (2017-2019)Member, Risk Management Task Force (1998-2002)Member (Legal Advisor), Infirmary Task Force (2000-present)Instructor, Risk Management Training for Backcountry Camp Directors (2005-2021) andSeasonal Staff Leadership (2022-2023)Faculty for PTC Course: Philmont History: The Land, The People, The Saga (2022-present)Distinguished Service Award, Philmont Staff Association (first ever awarded, 2009)Silver Sage Award for service to Philmont (2011)National Outdoor Book Awards “Work of Significance” Recognition for Fieldbook: Scouting’sManual of Basic and Advanced Skills for Outdoor Adventure, Fifth Edition (2014)Apex Awards for Publication Excellence for High Country Magazine (2018, 2020, 2022)Apex Grand Award for Publication Excellence for High Country Magazine (2024)Notable Mentions:Dave CaffeyChope PhillipsDave BatesGlenn FowlerCarole Fowler StinnettBill SpiceDawn ChandlerMark AndersonDanny TuckerDave WerhaneJulie PuckettLela Murphy Chuck PilmooreNeil ArmstrongBuzz AldrinEugene SermonGordan CooperBill FanningWarren SmithFrank ReiglemanBob BurkbeeRod TaylorSupport the show