Reid Templeton

Reid Templeton - original Tobasco Donkeys member and co-author of BSA Topping Out Climbing/Rappelling Manual. Reid deems Philmont as "the gateway job" to careers in leadership and outdoor education.  His career today as a leadership, team, and organizational development consultant is rooted in the leadership opportunities he gained from Scouting.  *Please hike and climb in approved areas only at Philmont Scout Ranch*   Philmont Experience: 1992 - Trek advisor 18 year old1993 - PC Clarks Fork1995 - PC Miners Park1996 - Head Rock Dean Cow1997 - CD Miners Park1998 - Original member of the “Tobasco Donkeys” Played guitar and sang on Sawin’ on the Strings1998 - Pre-Season Contractor - Trained rock climbing staff1999 - Pre-Season Contractor - Trained rock climbing staffVolunteer 1997 - 2000: Supported the creation and writing of the COPE and Rock Climbing standards at the National Level - Co-Author of Topping Out: A BSA Climbing/Rappelling Manual2018 - Returned to Philmont to replace technical climbing hardware and check systems/rock quality - bolts/chains etc. add a bolted multi pitch climbing route and long technical rappel around the Miners Park climbing area. Notable Mentions:Zachary HanksChris Bryant "Red"GreenDoug PalmerGene SchnellRob HeyduckDirty Larry McLaughlinTobasco Donkeys Bob & Val BrownAli Wick MeeksEric VossSupport the show