April 1st, 2026
Time to make: a ranger minute
Finishing: 1/2 a ranger minute
Original design: Bill Macfarlane
You've hiked miles and endured the elements getting ready. Sat through hours of planning and readiness talks. Boarded plans, trains and automobiles to finally arrive at Philmont. So many things to do as a crew before you hit the trail and now, as crew chief, you are sitting with logistics staff planning out your trek on the crew map. But did you ever take the time to look at the mileage scale at the bottom of the map? Ah yes, the infamous Ranger Mile!
(If you know, you know.)
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