Warren trekked and worked on staff in the 1970s, returned in the 80s to manage PTC Family Programs, and has been a major contributor to the PSA including President, editor, author, and more. Warren's continued dedication to Philmont has been multifaceted and impactful.

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This episode is proudly sponsored by the National Scouting Museum, whose mission is to showcase the history and stories of Scouting in interesting, educational, and inspirational ways, both in person and virtual.

Philmont Experience

1974 - Trek participant

1975 - Kit Carson Men (now Rayado) participant

1975 - Trail hire: Ponil barkeeper

1976 - Ranger / USAFA Training Ranger

1977 - Training Ranger (now Ranger Trainer)

1978 - Rayado Trek Coordinator

1979 - Camp Director – Crater Lake

1981-1983 - Manager – Brooks Lodge – Katmai National Park, Alaska

1984-1985 - PTC Manager of Family Programs

1985 - Editor - Philmont Fieldguide

1985-1990 - Editor – High Country

1994-1998 - PSA Vice President of Membership

1998-2002 - President – Philmont Staff Association

2003 - Editor and Contributor – Tales from the High Country (Best of…collection)

2007 - Editor and Contributor – More Tales From The High Country

2011 - Author - I Wanna Go Back – Stories from the First 50 Years of the Philmont Rangers – First Edition

2013 - Author - I Wanna Go Back – Stories from the First 50 Years of the Philmont Rangers – Second Printing

2017 - Author - Print The Legend – Novel set in Philmont country

1985-2025 - Various roles with High Country. Contributing Writer

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