EPISODE · Jul 11, 2023 · 54 MIN
Paul French
from Silver On the Sage
Today I bring you an interview with current Philmont staffer, Paul French. We kick it off by chatting about Paul’s experiences as a participant on Rayado. We go on to discuss Paul’s passion for Philmont’s interpretive backcountry program, and how it’s a gateway to spark curiosity and humanize history. Paul also shares his thoughts on current restraints on seasonal staffing including compensation and accessibility. Philmont Experience:2014 - 12 day trek participant2015 - Rayado participant2017 - Activities Staff2018 - Ranger / TSI2019 - PC Metcalf Station 2021 - CD Pueblano2022 - CD Metcalf Station2022 Fall - Backcountry Warehouse Clerk / Winter - BCW Manager2023 - CD Baldy town Notable Mentions:Trevor LombardiTucker BakerAndrew HendrixEric WitheringtonMatt ShoemakerElliot HoinvilleJack SiebertCormac LosbrookJack HolesureDavid O'NeillArizona DuffSupport the show
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Today I bring you an interview with current Philmont staffer, Paul French. We kick it off by chatting about Paul’s experiences as a participant on Rayado. We go on to discuss Paul’s passion for Philmont’s interpretive backcountry program, and how it’s a gateway to spark curiosity and humanize history. Paul also shares his thoughts on current restraints on seasonal staffing including compensation and accessibility. Philmont Experience: 2014 - 12 day trek participant 2015 - ...
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