Dan Edwards, ironically hated backpacking until his first Philmont trek, where he learned to love it.  Specifically he learned to be comfortable being uncomfortable - because morale was so high and the backcountry camp camaraderie and activities were so impactful.  

Philmont Experience:

2006 - Trek Participant

2012 - Ranger / Assistant Cook Beaubien

2013 - PC Crater Lake 

2014 - PC Clarks Fork

2015 - CD Black Mountain / Autumn Adventure Guide

Notable Mentions:

Ry Taylor

Chris Sawyer

Owen McCulloch

Myles

Will

Dylan McDermott

Gene Schnell

Phil Lewis

Jada Day

Zach Brand

Matt Groff

Daniel

Karl

Jake Koch

Zac Garmoe

Lela and Sean Murphy

Justin Kernes

Ted Cook

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