Honorary Philmont staff member, Sal Porto joins the show to share his insights and experiences from the past 10 years trekking as an adult leader. Today he is a Philmont Ambassador, life long scouter, and skilled advisor.

Philmont Experience:

2013 - Trek Advisor

2014 - Trek Advisor

2015 - Trek Advisor

2016 - Trek Advisor

2019 - Trek Advisor

2021 - Trek Advisor

2022 - Trek Advisor

2023 - Trek Advisor

2024 - Trek Advisor

2025 - Trek Advisor

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In this episode, we chat about Mike's seasonal experiences in logistics, Baldy lightning strikes, and the happy chaos of running big camps like Cito.

Mike arrives with prompt intention, as we sip coffee, and discuss life goals - like how to take a leap into a new career or a new creative outlet.

Mike has published his first novel, The Long Walk Home. Check it out in the link below, pre-order your copy, and get excited.

Novel: The Long Walk Home

Aubrey's Blog: Mountain Girl Goes

Red River Valley Charter School

Philmont Experience:

1984 - Trek participant

1990 - PC French Henry

2004 - Logistics II

2005 - CD Cimarroncito

2006 - Logistics Assistant Manager - Trip Planning

2007 - Logistics Assistant Manager - Communications

2008 - 2013 Backcountry Manager

Notable Mentions

Greg Mako

Chris Werhane

Greg Friar Senseman

Jag McLaughlin

Dirty Larry

Dean Tooley

John Clark

Dick Mahalek

Own McCulloch

Charlie Nutter

Lee "Blue" Price

Julie Vigil Smith

Dwight Stein

Chris Sawyer

Cliff Eade

John Celley

Mark Anderson

Sarah Burgess

Ashley Pagnotta

Bin Lizzo

Christine Grauer

Justin Kernes

Aubrey Ritterhouse Harper

Tucker Baker

Kira Rednizack

Matt Wineland

Zac Crawford

Ross Robinson

Jada Day

Regina Engle

Doug Palmer

Sam Senseman

Bucko Cowden

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Kicking off Season 10 of Silver On The Sage Podcast! To celebrate, the legendary Eric Voss joins the show. Voss and I chat about the precious solitude of the remote backcountry in the 90s, 4th of July mishaps, cold beer, and more. Voss made a substantial impact while at the ranch, through his positive energy and epic harmonica skills showcased on the Tobasco Donkeys albums.

Philmont Experience:

1984 - Trek participant

1988 - Merchandise Warehouse staff

1989 - PC Cyphers Mine

1990 - PC Pueblano

1991 - PC Miranda

1992 - CD Cyphers Mine

1994 - CD Pueblano

1997 - CD Beaubien / Autumn Adventure

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