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Silver On the SageArizona DuffToday Arizona Duff joins the show. She discusses her first experience on trek, navigating the fundamental challenges and shifts that occur while on the trail. Namely - several moments at Cypher's Mine where she began to feel the love of the Philmont staff family, as they invited her onto the stomp stage to play a tune. Fast forward to 2018 - Arizona examines her journey in Timber Stand Improvement and becoming a certified Sawyer. The experience grew her appreciation for the work it takes to be good stewards of this land we all love and share.Toda...2025-03-111h 05
Silver On the SageClaire Ficke - From the VaultAs we close out Season 8 of Silver On the Sage Podcast - I share with you an episode from the vault. In late spring of 2021 I interviewed my sister Claire Ficke. We had intentions to co-host the podcast that summer, but - had to delay the idea. All the same - this episode still holds relevance, meaning, and nuggets of wisdom too good not to share. Philmont Experience:2013 - PC Beaubien2014 - PC Cyphers Mine2015 - ACD Beaubien2016 - Videographer NPSNotable Mentions:Austin St. GeorgeK...2024-12-2454 min
Silver On the SageSongwriters Segment - A Doug Palmer TributeThe next 90 minutes will showcase original songs, poems, and stories shared to celebrate the life and impact of Doug Palmer who served as Philmont's Associate Director of Program for over 23 years.A heartfelt thank you to everyone who submitted content to make this episode possible. Be sure to read the show notes below for set list details. Set List1) "The Phil-Sick Blues" - Mark Haechen2) City Limit Sign - written by Dr. John Alexander and performed with Gayanne Jeffers3) Cabin Music - Ali Meeks, Andy Gerhart, and B...2024-11-261h 27
Silver On the SageAccidental Treasures: A Thanksgiving CollectionI wish you all a crowded table, a warm fireside, plentiful food, good health, and the love you deserve. Happy Thanksgiving friends! This episode highlights clips taken from previously recorded interviews, with the intention to highlight, celebrate, and honor the impact of Philmont Scout Ranch on all our lives. Notable Mentions:Tim CollverDoug FaschingScott ToneyDylan McDermottAlex Ave LallemantLori Idalski RepovichPiper NiehausGS HarperFran RomeroBrad PlumbChris SawyerBetsy TeterTanner S...2022-11-221h 08
Silver On the SageSeason 5 Campfire PartyWelcome to Season 5 of Silver On the Sage Podcast. We are four months away from celebrating our two year anniversary and fourteen interviews away from our 100th episode. I want to thank all those who contributed to today's campfire episode - I can’t think of a better way to acknowledge the immeasurable impact that Philmont has had on us, than gathering together to share music and stories. Enjoy the show! Set List:Intro - 8 year old CaitlinIron John Logan - Highway CreekAli Meeks - Landslide & MorenoTrevor Lombardi - Wait...2022-09-062h 21
Silver On the SageAnnie AndersonEvery other year or so, Annie Anderson’s family made the trek from Tennessee to Philmont to attend PTC. And ever since then, for Annie, Philmont has always felt like home. As a PTC participant, Annie loved meeting kids her own age and running around the wilderness together. Today, she shares stories from her time as a participant on Mountain Trek, ROCS, and Rayado. From altitude sickness and homesickness, to playing cards in camp and receiving motivating i-camps on the trail - all three special treks had elements of intimidating capability and tremendous spirit. Rayado specifically allowed Annie the chan...2022-06-2844 min
Silver On the SageFicke Sisters + Album releaseFicke Sisters - Caroline, Caitlin, Carly, and Claire - share their individual Philmont stories and release their debut album of Philmont inspired tunes. To listen and purchase a digital copy of the album, click here! For fun photos and videos of behind the scenes from the recording weekend, follow The Calico Stray on instragram. All proceeds go to the podcast. Cheers friends! Notable MentionsMichelleJamieCaroline DavisNathan FordLucy Baker MinchowTyper MinchowTedAustinAnnaAlexKreableDevyn Tim Collve...2022-03-0154 min
Silver On the SageSavren NelsonSavren Nelson is that person who's not afraid to try something new and even take it to the next level of entrepreneurship. Savren is a warm, intelligent, and talented individual who currently works in public health while at the same time, runs her jewelry business, S Designs. She discusses her time at Philmont, highlighting the COPE programs, positive examples of backcountry leadership, and the dynamic challenges of being on seasonal staff during the Ute Park fire of 2018. Philmont Experience2015 - PC Carson Meadows2016 - PC Dan Beard2017 - ACD (Assistant Camp Director) Hea...2022-02-0144 min
Silver On the SageCelebrating Year One with Dylan McDermottSilver On the Sage is celebrating one year of successful podcasting today! Dylan McDermott, singer-songwriter of the podcast song "Confluence" joins me to reflect and recollect. We share fun trivia, podcast stats, and memories. Today Dylan earns a living, loving what he does as a music teacher, local performer, and luthier. I raise my glass to everyone who has interviewed, donated, suggested content, and supported the show through and through. Let's keeping hiking! Philmont Experience2012 - PC Beaubien2013 - PC Crater / PC PueblanoNotable Mentions:Carly Ficke M...2022-01-2539 min
Silver On the SageCaitlin Lowe with Larry McLaughlin at Crater LakeThis week the tables are turned as Caitlin Lowe, host and producer of Silver On the Sage Podcast, is interviewed by former staffer, Larry McLaughlin (Producer of the Philmont Documentary and Tobasco Donkeys member). In this episode Larry and Caitlin discuss all things podcasting and Philmont, including phil-music and phil-flings. Caitlin grew up listening to her dad's stories of his time on staff in the late 1970's. In 2007, Caitlin followed in his footsteps and would continue to work seasonally at Philmont for the next seven summers. Join us for this special episode, recorded at the Crater Lake campfire bowl at P...2021-10-051h 11
Silver On the SageSeason 1 Finale - Campfire of all CampfiresCampfire of all Campfires - Season 1 FinaleEllyn Washburne - Rich Cabins MemoriesSlim Uribe-Goertz , Jessica Seifert, Rod Taylor - Night Rider's LamentTucker Baker and 2014 Metcalf Staff - Campfire Stories and John HenryDan Edwards - Rollin in my Sweet Baby’s armsKira Redzinak - Wayfaring Stranger, Abigail Belle of KilronanSam Anderson - Gold Miner’s Daughter, Fire On the MountainJosh Standard - Breakfast in Hell - Instagram @joshua.standard and @flume.canyon.radio for more tunes.Nath...2021-05-312h 11