Outdoors man

I always love to hear and share Philmont stories, particularly from other staff. I was a Ranger in 1979 and '80 and Backcountry Staff at Black Mountain in '81. These were some of the best times of my life. As a backcountry staff member I always enjoyed visits from Base Camp staff. At the Black Mountain Cabin (at least back in those days) we burro packed all of our food and supplies in and had no electricity, radio, or roads; needless to say the only running water and refrigeration we had were found in the creek. I always enjoyed seeing a welcomed guest from Base Camp coming down the trail. (Many times someone none of us even knew.) You were always so thoughtful, as most would bring fresh meat or produce. You were always welcome, with or without the eats, but between those visits from Base Camp (and the commissary, of course) I probably ate the best that summer working at Philmont at Black Mountain than at any other BSA camp (or for that matter, anywhere else). Who would have guessed! So, to whomever you are and whenever you were there, from those of us in the backcountry, Thank You! Your consideration, and those of your co-workers, I am certain, is not ever taken for granted. -- Outdoors man