Silver On the Sage

Hosted by: Caitlin Lowe
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Join us as we share, celebrate, and preserve the stories of those impacted by their time on staff at Philmont Scout Ranch!

  1. Chris Werhane - 200th episode

    4D AGO

    Chris Werhane - 200th episode

    Today we are celebrating our 200th episode with Chris Werhane.  Chris works with the Disabilities & Special Needs community, including the Philmont Zia trek program.  Philmont Experience:  1982 Maintenance – Base Camp  1983 Pueblano PC 1984 Kit Carson PC 1985 French Henry PC 1986 Clear Creek PC 1987 Pueblano (CD) 1988 Clear Creek (CD) 1989 Miranda (CD)  1990 Clear Creek (CD) Support the show

    1h 26m
  2. Chuck Enloe - 31 Years of Service

    MAR 10

    Chuck Enloe - 31 Years of Service

    Celebrating Chuck Enloe's 31 years of Service - January 9, 2026.  May an end of an era give birth to the continuation of a legacy so rooted in the reverence of work worth doing - that all who went before and all who are yet to come honor it as deep as blood, as family.  Philmont Experience 1968-1970 - Trek participant 1971 - Dining Hall Staff 1972 & 1975 - Wrangler 1976 - 1980 - Horseman 1983 & 1992 - Horseman 1992 - 1993 - Kanik Season 1995 - 1998 - Full time Fence Crew 1999 - 2001 - Fence Crew / Ponil Horseman 2002 - 2019 - Cowboy 2019 - 2026 - Livestock Foreman Notable Mentions Dave Kenneke Andrea Watson Dr. John Alexander Miller Adams Don Connealy   Degus Wright Dawson Enloe Support the show

    1h 1m
  3. Russ Walliser

    MAR 4

    Russ Walliser

    Hey listeners - welcome back to Silver On the Sage Podcast. Today I get to chat with Russ Walliser. We discuss everything from how the podcast prompted Russ to apply to work at the ranch, to the upcoming Rayado Reunion, and more. Philmont Experience: 2017 - Trek participant 2019 - Trek participant 2023 - Ranger 2024 - Ranger on Rayado 2025 - Ranger Trainer, Autumn Guide Support the show

    48 min
  4. Ryan Jackson

    FEB 20

    Ryan Jackson

    Snow Day episode!  In honor of the precipitation - please enjoy this month's extra episode, with Ryan Jackson, current Associate Director of Camping at Philmont Scout Ranch.  Today's episode is sponsored by the National Scouting Museum. The NSM exists to preserve and present the history and stories of Scouting in interesting, educational, and inspirational ways to visitors, both in person and virtually. Scouting Experience: Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Whiteford, MD -Counselor In Training - 2011 -Scoutcraft Staff - 2012 -Council Camping Director/Camp Director - 2021-2024 Summit Bechtel Reserve, Glen Jean, WV -Camp Commissioner (High Adventure) - 2014 -Camp Commissioner (Scout Camp) - 2015-2016 -Base Camp Manager - 2017-2019 -Program Operations & Logistics Support (POLS) Director - 2020 Philmont Scout Ranch  -Winter Base Camp Manager - 2021 -Associate Director of Camping - 2024-Present Support the show

    1h 8m
  5. Kat and Ryan Gustafson - Valentine's Day Special

    FEB 11

    Kat and Ryan Gustafson - Valentine's Day Special

    Today's episode celebrates the special bonds that we create with the people we meet on staff and on the trail.  Kat and Ryan share their story of growing up and finding each other among those special hills.   Check out Dawn Chandler's weekly emails: TuesdayDawnings.  They are a free, weekly tonic of contemplation, curiosity & creativity.   Support the show

    1h 31m
  6. Year 6 of Podcasting

    JAN 25

    Year 6 of Podcasting

    To help us celebrate the podcast's birthday and kick off our 6th year highlighting the impact of Philmont Scout Ranch - my kiddos Gillian, Louise, and Dawson join the show.  They candidly share the little and grand moments that sparked magic during their first visit to those special hills we call home. Support the show

    37 min
  7. Kip Grosshans

    JAN 21

    Kip Grosshans

    What is a Riding Counselor?  Stick around to find out.  Kip shares stories of his experience in the Ranch Department in the early 1970s - including an exchange with Boss Sanchez, an encounter with the Grey Rider, and the task of learning each horse by its unique name.  He's volunteered for his local council for over 50 years, and is an avid supporter of time well spent in the outdoors. Philmont Experience: 1970 - Riding Counselor 1971 - Wrangler 1994 - Trek Advisor 1999 - Trek Advisor 2014 - Autumn Trek 2017 - Autumn Trek Support the show

    1h 2m
  8. Jenna Trione

    JAN 7

    Jenna Trione

    Jenna's three week Rayado experience as a participant, and learning to expect unexpected - set her up for career success as a travel nurse, especially in the ER.  We chat about nuanced topics such as the Philmont sibling relationship, imposter syndrome, the multifaceted dynamics of being a Camp Director, and the lore of El Jenkins - an obscure painting that was the catalyst for a summer long prank.   Philmont Experience 2013 - 12 day trek 2015 - Rayado  2017 - PC Cimarroncito 2018 - PC French Henry / TSI 2019 - PC Cyphers Mine 2021 - CD Cyphers Mine Fall 2021 - Infirmary 2022 & 2023 - Volunteer Infirmary 2024 - Infirmary Driver & Nurse 2025 - CD Pueblano 2026 - BCM Support the show

    1 hr
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Join us as we share, celebrate, and preserve the stories of those impacted by their time on staff at Philmont Scout Ranch!

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  • Creator
    Hosted by: Caitlin Lowe
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Silver On the Sage
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