Rangers tighten straps on the "patient" for a search and rescue proceedure training on Lovers Leap Trail at Philmont Scout Ranch on May 26, 2021.
Rangers bring the "patient" back down Lovers Leap Trail at Philmont Scout Ranch during a search and rescue training on May 26, 2021.
Rangers prepare to bring the "patient" back down Lovers Leap Trail at Philmont Scout Ranch during a search and rescue training on May 26, 2021.
Rangers speak with the "patient" to make sure she is comfortable and has what she needs for the trip back down Lovers Leap Trail at Philmont Scout Ranch during a search and rescue training on May 26, 2021.
Members of Ranger Leadership gather for opening circle on Wednesday, May 27, 2021. Indidivudals have the opportunity to share words of encouragement and insights with others as they pass around an unsheathed axe marking the beginning of summer.
Ranger heading to their tent after getting geared up for the summer season
Ranger heading to their tent after getting geared up for the summer season on May 28th, 2021.
Staff member washes hands prior to entering the mess hall for lunch on May 28th, 2021.
Jacob Todd from Dayton, OH, playing cards with their fellow staff members during a lunch break on May 28th, 2021.
Kayla Dudor from Franklin, WI, enjoying their lunch whilst chatting with fellow staff members on May 28th, 2021.
Conservation Staff Member focused during a safety training on equipment and gear for them to use for the summer season on May 28th, 2021.
Staff member going through paperwork in preparation for the summer season on May 28th, 2021.
Ryan McDowell laughing at a joke while practicing music outside the Advisor's Lounge on May 28th, 2021.
Emily Bartles from Baltimore, MD enjoying jamming out with their fellow staff members outside the Advisor's Lounge on May 28th, 2021.
Outfitting Staff member going through inventory in preparation for the 2021 summer season on May 28th, 2021.
Patrick Baty from College Station, TX meeting with rangers as they arrive to Philmont for the 2021 summer season on May 28th, 2021.
A robin sitting on top of a tree overlooking basecamp on May 28th, 2021.
A bird nesting on a speaker in the Baldy Pavilion on May 28th, 2021.
Ethan staring down their opponent in an intense game of Magic The Gathering while on break in the Staff Activities Center on May 28th, 2021.
Staff member smiling after winning a game of Uno with their fellow staff members in the Staff Activities Center on May 28th, 2021.
Staff Department walking down the road towards basecamp prepared to take on the 2021 summer season on May 28th, 2021.