Leader Bios: Meet our Pacific Coast Leaders!

Our 2021 Leader Bios are nearing an end, but not before we learn about the fantastic folks working on the Pacific Coast this summer! Leader Name: Nellie Simmonds (she/her/hers) 2021 Trip: Pacific Coast  Hometown: Gill, Massachusetts School: Vassar College, Class of 2023 Major: Biochemistry  Certifications: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Lifeguard & CPR Favorite Outdoor Activities:… Read more »

Leader Bios: Meet our Northwest Explorer Leaders!

Check out the next batch of 2021 Leader Bios, this time featuring the folks leading our Northwest Explorer trips! Leader Name: Tommy Sheils 2021 Trip: Northwest Explorer Hometown: Portland, Maine School: Bates College, Class of 2021 Major: Geology & American Cultural Studies Certifications: Wilderness First Responder, Lifeguard & CPR Favorite Outdoor Activities: Skiing, sea kayaking,… Read more »

Leader Bios: Meet our Alaska Mountains & Coast Leaders!

Bios for our Alaska Mountains & Coast leaders are live! Read on to learn about what awesome folks will be heading to the Last Frontier this summer. Leader Name: Mandy Smith (she/her/hers) 2021 Trip: Alaska Mountains & Coast Hometown: Rochester, New York School: University of Vermont, Class of 2020 Major: Elementary Education & French Certifications:… Read more »

Leader Bios: Meet our California Mountains & Coast, Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, and Golden State Adventure Leaders!

Round five of our summer staff biographies is a go! Please read on to learn about our fantastic California Mountains & Coast, Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, and Golden State Adventure leaders. Leader Name: Nate Barott (he/him/his) 2021 Trip: California Mountains & Coast Hometown: Canandaigua, New York  School: Cornell University, Class of 2020 Major: Biology Certifications: Emergency Medical… Read more »