Brian Hobrock is Philmont's current Ranch Department Livestock Technician and Chase Ranch cowboy. As a young wrangler in the 80's, Brian encountered challenging moments that resulted in resilience and commitment to the cowboy way of life. He shares stories as Bucky the Burro wrangler at Miranda, and how after 20 years away from the ranch, the mountains were still calling.

Philmont Experience:

1981 - Trek participant

1983 - Wrangler / Burro wrangler - Miranda

1984 - Wrangler

1987 - Wrangler / UU Bar Autumn

2021 - Livestock Technician / Chase Ranch cattle & irrigation

Notable Mentions:

Ben Vargas

Rod Taylor

Bob Knox

Bob & Rachel Ricklefs

Boss Sanchez

Chuck Enloe

Susan Hobrock

Joe Higgins

Curly "Doug" Seamans

Aaron Kenny

John Mal

Chuck Pledge

Spider

Lucas Long

Dave Kenneke

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Harold is a National Scouting Professional and museum specialist at the National Scouting Muesum. He wears many hats, tending to exhibits, collections, electronic displays, virtual tours, and more. He is also the creator of the popular Artifact of the Week video series, which highlights the history, culture, and influences of Philmont Scout Ranch and surrounding New Mexico areas.

Philmont Experience:

2016 - 2018 - PTC Faculty, NAYLE and PLC staff

2018 - NAYLE Course Director

2018 - Logistics Trip Planner / Dining Hall (Ute Park Fire)

2019 – 2021 - Museum Specialist, seasonal, year-round

2021 - National Scouting Museum full-time

Notable mentions
Tom Guini
Tracy Waters
Dr. John Alexander

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Troy credits Philmont for diversity exposure, alongside an environment of staff camaraderie and solidarity. He shares numerous stories including the Flip SAR incident, the Cypher's Mine Dirty Boys, and a tobasco donkey spa day gone wrong.

Philmont Experience:

1986 - NJLIC (the National Junior Leader Instructor Camp)
1987 - Rayado participant
1988 - Trail Crew participant
1989 - CHQ Trading Post Staff
1990 - Ranger
1991 - A-team / Ranger
1993 - PC Cypher’s Mine
1994 - ACD Beaubien
2025 - Scouts, USA Professional Staff Reunion

Notable Mentions:

Nancy Nelson

Hunter Seim

Tiffany Stoeber

Kelly Peterson

Karl Dawes

Dirty Larry McLaughlin

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