Megan Moss, Counselor (bottom left)

Hello! My name is Megan Moss and this will be my first summer working at Sanborn. I am from Laramie, Wyoming where I am double majoring in Environmental Systems Science and Environment and Natural Resources with a minor in Outdoor Leadership at the University of Wyoming. I love to ski, ride horses, climb rock, hike, bike and most things outdoors. In the winter I coach the ski team at the local ski area outside of Laramie called “Snowy Range”. I am more than excited to be part of the Sanborn community this summer at camp! Can’t wait to meet you!

Anna Francis, Assistant Counselor (top)

Hello, everyone! My name is Anna Francis and I am beyond excited for this summer! This will be my first summer at Sanborn and my first summer ever being a camp counselor. It’s a little different than my average summer job as an ice cream server, haha!! I am currently a freshman at the University of Toledo, where I study English. I grew up in Medina, Ohio which is about 45 minutes outside of Cleveland. Most of the time you can find me hiding out in the library typing papers but when I’m not there I am usually jamming out to One Direction, eating sushi, hanging out with my Pi Beta Phi sorority sisters or running. I am very passionate about nature and the outdoors so I am stoked to spend an entire summer in Colorado, hiking, riding horses, and getting to know our amazing campers and staff!!

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Stacy Poppe, Counselor (left)

Hey everyone! My name is Stacy and I feel really lucky to spend the summer in Colorado. Growing up, I went to camps; but this will be my first summer at Sanborn and I couldn’t be more stoked to be a counselor! I have lived in Phoenix, Arizona my whole life and am currently studying elementary education at Grand Canyon University (Lopes Up!). My goal is to teach somewhere between 3rd-5th grade. I love the outdoors and frequently travel to northern Arizona to hike and enjoy the cooler weather. I have played volleyball since third grade and I am on the club team at school. Summer is here and I am ready to meet everyone and make fun memories!

Emma Hollrah, Counselor (center)

Hey y’all, I am Emma Hollrah! I was a camper for two years and I’m so excited to spend my third summer here as an AC before I have to start doing big internships. I am currently a design student at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC where I am studying Industrial Design and Fashion until it is time to start a new adventure in life with design firms all over the south. I know design might not seem like a crazy thing to study, but I am an adrenaline junky when you put me outside. I was invited to join the App Sate Competitive Rock Climbing Team and I mountain biked at the base of the Matterhorn in Switzerland over the summer while I explored the Alp towns of Europe. This summer, I am so excited to meet my girls and sprinkle them with the outdoor spirit to get them all excited about the amazing adventures we will all have together. I can’t wait to watch my girls bloom under the hot Colorado sun as they learn new and exciting things!

Megan Pepper, Assistant Counselor (right)

Hello! My name is Megan Pepper, but I will be going by Pepper here at camp. This is my first year at Sanborn and I’m so excited for the adventures to come. I am from Littleton, Colorado and go to Montana State University in Bozeman. I am studying elementary education, but have hopes of going to Physician’s Assistant school. I love the outdoors and have been hiking since I could walk. I also love to play soccer and tennis. Three words to describe me are outgoing, kind and responsible. Here’s to loving the outdoors and growing strong!

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Chloe Stiffle, Counselor (left) Hello everyone!!!! My name is Chloe Stiffle! This will be my 6th summer at camp (2nd on staff) and I couldn’t imagine spending it anywhere else. I am going into my senior year at Colgate University where I am double majoring in History and Educational Studies. This past semester, though, I’ve been studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark and adventuring throughout Europe. Besides traveling, I am passionate about writing, listening to live music, running, and making memories with friends. At camp, my favorite things to do are summit the 14ers, Vespers, dance like crazy at the camp dances, and eat anything and everything (especially pita pizzas and s’mores). Just like all of you, I am counting down the days until I get back to my favorite place in the world and get to make many new, incredible memories with you all!!

Nina Ewing, Counselor (center)

Hello my name is Nina Ewing! I am the one of three counselors in Ponderosa West and am super exited for this summer. I am from St. Louis, Missouri and currently attending College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina working towards getting a degree in sociology. I enjoy people and getting to know different types of personalities which is part of the reason I chose my major. My hobbies include all things art, baking and decorating cakes, and plants. I have worked at a plant nursery for the past five years and have become extremely interested in horticulture. Im most exited to summit some mountains and to horseback ride this summer. I am very excited to get to know all the campers and to have a great summer!

Hannah Althoff, Assistant Counselor (right)

My name is Hannah Althoff. I am from Phoenix, Arizona and am currently studying criminal justice at Azusa Pacific University in California. I am so excited to get to know the girls this summer! I can’t wait to go horseback riding and on hiking trips. This summer will be such an adventure!

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Li Downs, Counselor

Hello! My name is Lydia Downs! Most people in my life call me Li, pronounced Lee. This will be my first summer at High Trails Camps and I’m incredibly ecstatic to start my time at camp! I go to St. Olaf College in the beautiful town of Northfield Minnesota I’m in my sophomore year of the nursing program! When I’m not nose deep in my textbooks I like to spend my time running, eating, dancing and competing with my beautiful cross country/ track teammates! I’m originally from Denver, Colorado and I spend most of my breaks away from the arctic tundra that is Minnesota, gallivanting in the mountains on skis or on foot in beautiful Colorado! A couple fun facts about me is that I enjoy EVERYTHING that involves the outdoors. I’m happiest frolicking above tree line, searching for summits, and I have an intense love for peanut butter and most flavors of ice cream! There are so many things I’m excited about this coming summer at camp! The main one is that I get to spend my entire break in the great outdoors with amazing people! Can’t wait to meet all of the staff and campers!

Emily Gates, Counselor

Hello! My name is Emily Gates and this is my very first summer at Sanborn! I’m a junior social work major at Bradley University in Peoria, IL but I’m originally from the Chicago suburbs. Some fun facts: I love coffee and crafts! Whenever I have time off school, my friends and I love to go camping; or I head out with my dad I head out to Crested Butte, Colorado! I’ve grown up loving the outdoors and I can’t wait to be there all summer, in my happy place (Colorado)! Can’t wait to meet all of you as well!

Gretchen Meister, Assistant Counselor

Hi! I’m Gretchen. I’m from Annapolis, Maryland and will be attending the University of Wyoming on an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship to study pre-med. I love to be outside, whether it is running horseback riding, hiking, kayaking or napping in the sun. I have lots of kid experience from my 8 years of babysitting, a mentorship in a special needs program, and my job back home: leading pony rides and farm animals at birthday parties. I love being out west and up in the mountains, so I hope my girls do to. I look forward to working with you and your girls this summer!

Leah Herring, Counselor (bottom left)

Hi future friends! My name is Leah Herring and this will be my first year at High Trails and my first year as a camp counselor ever! I am going to be a junior at the University of Arkansas and I am studying social work with minors in political science and Spanish. My dogs (Lucy and Charlie) and my parents live in Kansas City, where I grew up and visit frequently. Lately I have been learning how to Ripstik, reading lots of books, and growing my own vegetable garden. When I’m not watering my plants, you can find me exploring Northwest Arkansas. It is full of small towns and great hiking spots, so I get to spend all of my free time outdoors which I love. I am so excited to meet everybody at camp and get to know the Sanborn community. My favorite memories are from summer camp, so I am thrilled that I get to help create those for other people for a whole summer!

Emily Holt, Assistant Counselor (bottom right)

Hi everyone! My name is Emily Holt and this will be my first summer at High Trails! I attended camp in Wyoming when I was younger and I am so excited to be starting a new journey this summer in CO with all of you. I am from Bethlehem, PA and am finishing up my freshman year at St. Lawrence University in upstate New York. Currently I am undecided in my major but Geology is a high possibility. I am on the rowing team at my school and when I’m not practicing I love going to the climbing gym on campus or completing puzzles with my friends. I am so excited to meet everyone this summer and can’t wait for the adventure to begin!

Emily Haver, Counselor

A portrait of the artist as a young woman: Emily Haver, first year EVER at High Trails Camp, bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a minor in Geology from CU Boulder, lover of sugar, stories, and words that start with the letter “E”. This artist believes life is constantly being created and I can’t wait to create a new and glorious gallery with all my campers this summer! I grew up outside with three other sisters on a ranch in southern Colorado and am excited to share the wonder, discovery, and confidence that it instilled in me. I also think everyone has loads of fun facts to share about themselves whether they’ve traveled the world or traveled across town and I’ll be asking you about them all summer long. I’ll start us off with one about me: one of my bones is part bovine! See you soon!

Samantha Flower, Assistant Counselor

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Claire Collins, Counselor

Hello all! My name is Claire and I am soooo excited to be back at Sanborn for my second summer. While I’m not dreaming about camp, I’m finishing my senior year at Harvard studying history. Aside from working, you can find me hanging out with my friends and teammates, eating, and playing rugby. Some fun facts about me: my first word was cheese; I’ve missed summer camp only 6 summers in my life; my spirit animal is a black bear because I love campsites, people, and am fiercely protective of the things I love. I can’t wait to be outside everyday explore more of A-bluff, and hike up mountains with campers that make my day, every day.

Karaline Green, Counselor

Hey Fam, Karaline Green here coming at you from Minnesota! I am so excited have the opportunity to learn, serve, grow, and adventure alongside such a rad group of women at High Trails this summer! What a blessing. A few things to know about me: 1) This is my first summer at Sanborn as a counselor. 2) I am currently a sophomore studying business marketing & sociology at Bethel University. And 3) if I had to choose, I commonly say any combination of people, coffee, or the outdoors makes for a happy camper. If I’m able to get all three at once, WOW! Overall, something I am looking forward to most during my time at Sanborn is the crazy adventures and being able to build and partake in an authentic, life-giving, community. I’m so excited to meet you all and discover what this summer holds!

Marisa Rivas, Assistant Counselor

Hey y’all! My name is Marisa and I am so thrilled to be spending my first summer at High Trails as an AC! I grew up in a little tourist town called New Braunfels, Texas and I currently go to Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas where I am majoring in psychology with a minor in business and a minor in communications. I was very fortunate to grow up right in the middle of the Hill Country, where I am surrounded by rivers, lakes, state parks, and hills to hike. Some of my hobbies include playing the piccolo in the marching band and the basketball band at my university, talking A LOT, admiring the beautiful view of nature, or doodling flowers in my notebook. I am speechless at the fact that I am getting to spend my summer with so many beautiful souls while being surrounded by the beautiful Colorado! Can’t wait to meet y’all!

Sarah Ashby, Counselor

Hi guys!! My name is Sarah and I am a social work student at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. I hope to move to Colorado after I graduate in December so I can hike 14ers all the time and enjoy all the beautiful nature CO has to offer. This will be my second year on staff and ninth year at High Trails and I’m super pumped to make this summer the best one yet! I can’t wait for long trips, campfires, and Chaco tans! I love going to concerts, hiking, spending time with family, and reading (I’ve already started a list of books I want to read this summer). I am going on a road trip from Florida to Colorado in May and I’m REALLY looking forward to that because I love exploring new places!

Izzy Marshall, Assistant Counselor

Hi, everyone!! My name is Izzy Marshall, and I am thrilled to be headed back to Sanborn for my fifth summer! I am originally from a small farm in rural Maryland, where I was raised with my two older brothers. In the fall, I will be starting my sophomore year at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where I am pursuing a joint major in International Relations and Economics with a minor in French. While I am a total book worm and absolutely love school, I cannot wait to get back to Florissant and the Rockies!! I’m ecstatic to meet all of you amazing and adventurous campers, so we can begin our sensational Sanborn summer together!! At camp, you’ll find me hiking around property, making beautiful creations in the Art Barn, splashing around in the pool, or writing letters home!! Some fun facts about me: I loooove to read, peanut butter is one of my main food groups, and Sanborn is one of my favorite places in the world (no real surprise there)!! I’m so looking forward to meeting all of you!!

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Emily Burnham, Counselor

Hey everyone! My name is Emily, but I’ve most recently been known at Sanborn as Edna, thanks to a few campers last summer who thought I needed a new fun & silly nickname. This will be my ninth Sanborn summer and my second on staff. I couldn’t be more stoked to be back adventuring at camp! I’m currently a sophomore at Colorado College, studying sociology, environmental issues, and dance. On any given day, you can probably find me trying to do homework outside, going to too many dance classes, eating a lot of pasta, and staring up at Pikes Peak trying to figure out how it’s so pretty. I can’t wait to meet everyone this summer, hike like crazy, watch other people ride horses, and ideally spend a lot of time chatting with Vickie while tasting all of her cookie batches. Word up!

Alaina Geiberg, Counselor

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Clare Rachwalski, Assistant Counselor Hey friends!! I’m Clare, and I could not be more excited to spend my first summer ever at Sanborn as an Assistant Counselor. A bit about my roots: my home is a cozy red brick house in a southwest suburb of Chicago (hot dogs & deep dish for the win). A bit about my current place: I’m just finishing my first year as an industrial design student at the University of Cincinnati, and I’m loving every second of it. Although I was born and raised a Midwestern gal, my heart is happiest in the mountains, and I try to get out west to backpack and explore every chance I get! I am a mug cake enthusiast and a HUGE podcast geek, and it’s clear that concerts and coffee shops are the enemy of my bank account. This summer, I’m looking forward to laughing, learning, sharing stories, and making new friendships with all of you! I can’t wait!

CRYSTAL PALACE WEST

Ellen Chapman, Counselor (left)

Hello! I’m Ellen Chapman. This will be my fifth summer at High Trails, and I am over the moon! Camp has a very special place in my heart. I am beyond excited that this summer I will be a counselor striving to make Sanborn as great an experience for campers as it was for me! Currently, I am a sophomore at Chapman University (I KNOW, my last name…very ironic) seeking a BFA in creative writing. Some of my favorite things are theatre, mountains, Australian Shepherds, cats, donuts, pizza (really any type of food), warm sunny days, literature and making people laugh. Excited to get to know each camper and cannot wait for what fun this summer will hold!

Julie Shipley, Counselor (right)

Hi there! I’m Julie Shipley and I’m thrilled to be spending my first Sanborn summer as a counselor. I grew up in St Louis, Missouri and study psychology at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, so I’m about as Midwestern as they come! On an average day you can find me up early at rowing practice, learning sign language in class, or eating copious amounts of pizza with my friends. I’m so excited to be spending time with all the campers this summer singing songs, swimming, and eating s’mores (some of my personal favorite camp activities). I’m counting down the days until I can switch out my books for boots and go hiking through the beautiful Colorado landscape!

Tallie Steiner, Assistant Counselor (center)

Hi! My name is Tallie and I’m beyond exited for my eighth summer at Sanborn and first year on staff! I’m from a town just north of Chicago, though I think of Sanborn and the mountains like a second home. Currently, I’m a freshman studying biology and Latin American studies at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR. Although I love Portland and the Pacific Northwest, I can’t wait to get to Sanborn and experience that wonderful Colorado sun! When I’m not doing scholarly things in the library, I love to go on runs in the state park across from my campus, drink water, find new combinations of foods that go well with peanut butter (my all-time favorite combo is peanut butter, honey, and bananas), and facetime with my cat and dog. I’m looking forward to all the adventures this summer as well as meeting new people!

Mariah LeBeau, Assistant Counselor

Hi!!! My name is Mariah Le Beau and I am so so excited to spend my 9th (maybe 10th?? who knows, time flies) summer at Sanborn, and my first year on staff!! I’m about to finish my first year at Wesleyan University in Connecticut and have no idea what I’m majoring in yet, but am considering both Psychology and Sociology. I’m even more excited to spend the summer in the mountains after spending so much time on the East Coast. I grew up in Colorado and am a huge fan of the Denver Broncos. I love fuzzy things, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, animals (specifically dogs) and being with people. I can’t wait to make some delish puppy chow, eat 8 s’mores in one sitting, snuggle in hammocks, and have the best summer with the best people!

KINNIKINNIK WEST

Crystal Guerra, Counselor (left)

What’s up everyone! Crystal Guerra here. Yes, the last name is Spanish, but I’m sadly not adept at speaking it. This shall be my first summer camping EVER (I don’t count sport camps), as well as my first visit to the beautiful state of Colorado. I am from the Southside of Atlanta, Georgia, where I currently attend Georgia State University. Next fall I’ll finally be a junior, studying Speech Communication and minoring in Film Studies. When I’m not walking my dog Hercules, you can catch me reading, thrifting, watching Netflix and TED talks, discovering new music/artists, eating, sewing clothes, cooking & baking, traveling or styling people. Also, I love hot tea and veggies! I can hardly wait to spend the summer exploring the mountains with the campers. See you soon :)

Anna Moser, Counselor (right)

Hi! My name is Anna and this will be my first summer at High Trails, but my 9th summer of camp! I’m from the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, and I study environmental science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I love rock climbing and backpacking, and have what some may consider an inappropriate dependence on cheese. I’ve worked at my childhood camp for the past 3 summers, so I can’t wait to explore some new terrain and meet some great new people at Sanborn!

Emily Judge, Assistant Counselor (center)

Hey guys! My name is Emily Judge (however, most people just call me Judge) and I’m a freshman at Case Western Reserve University (I know, it’s a very long name) in Cleveland, Ohio. At school I study math and cognitive science and I mean I might as well say I study rowing too because that’s all I ever do. This will be my first time ever at High Trails and I’m so stoked to be an AC! I’m from the suburbs of New York City and I’m beyond excited to spend this summer in Colorado with all of you! Don’t be fooled by the label “New Yorker”, I absolutely love being outside in nature exploring! Some fun facts about me: I can survive off a diet of apples, peanut butter, and granola bars, last summer I completed a self-supported 3,300 mile trip across the country on my bike, I have hiked the New Hampshire section of the Appalachian Trail and I really enjoy running and just generally strolling! I can’t wait to spend this summer outside and meet all of you! Cheers!

Hannah Lyle, Counselor

Hello! I’m Hannah and I am so excited to see what my summer holds as this will be my very first one at Sanborn! I’ve grown up in Wichita, Kansas and am currently a sophomore at Wichita State University! I am studying nursing and I absolutely love my school! When I am not buried under my books, I can be found various places! I work as a CNA at a senior living home. If I am not there, I may be at my sorority, Gamma Phi Beta, working on events for my position or just hanging out with sisters! I also spend quite a bit of time at WSU’s Heskett Center either playing intramural sports, working out, or attending Hippodrome practices (a 30 minute performance with acting and dancing). I also enjoy volunteering and hanging out with my friends! I love being outside and riding horses and camping are two of my favorite things to do! I am one of five kids and I love my family to death! Music is one thing I can’t live without and I’ll listen to just about anything from country to classic rock to oldies! I am so excited to make new friends this summer and explore the beautiful sights and sounds of Colorado!

JoJo Wagner, Assistant Counselor

Hey y’all my name is Jordan, but at camp I go by JoJo, and this is going to be my NINTH summer at camp- and I couldn’t be more excited!! I was a camper at Sanborn from the age of 9 to 16 and it is where I truly found my love of the outdoors and made so many of my lifelong friendships. I’m currently at Emerson College studying Stage and Production Management, and in the fall I’ll be continuing my studies at a castle in The Netherlands!! I’m super into theatre, photography, playing the guitar, ice cream, traveling, adventuring, and working hard on things I’m passionate about. I’m super excited to hike, adventure, and make even more life- long friends this summer!

#COLUMBINE WEST

Becca Hinkley, Counselor

Hi! I’m Becca Hinkley, and while this is my first year as a High Trails Staff member I have been working for various camps for around eleven years. I graduated college with a BS in Biology from Lake Erie College in Painesville, OH. I love puns/corny jokes and exploring nature with friends new and old. I randomly bust out Disney songs (because life is a musical and everyone deserves theme music). I am so excited to be exploring the Colorado Mountains this summer with the amazing Campers and Staff of Sanborn. Happy (high)Trails!

Rachel Goodale, Counselor

Hi everyone! My name is Rachel, and this will be my first summer at High Trails. I went to camp as a kid and want all of the campers this summer to fall in love with the outdoors the way I did when I was their age! I currently am double majoring in Recreation and Outdoor Education and Business Administration at Western State Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado. I love to hike with friends, eat cold ice cream on a hot summer day, and swim with my dog. I am beyond excited to meet each one of you and have the best summer ever!

Kelsey Tate, Assistant Counselor

My name is Kelsey Tate and this is my fourth summer at Sanborn and I couldn’t be more thrilled!! Sanborn is my favorite place to be and can’t wait to be back with all my other High Trials staff. I am currently a freshmen at Virginia Tech studying Geophysics (feel free to come talk to me about rocks). I love to hike, discover new things and meet new people. When I’m not looking at rocks you can find me hanging out with my family and friends or my dogs. Some fun facts I recently went skydiving (it was cold), I think I could live off potatoes for the rest of my life, and one summer I hiked the second most miles in camp with 127 in four weeks! I’m most looking forward to eat camp food again and of course meeting all your lovely faces! See you this summer!

#GOLD HUT EAST

AnneLeise Nachman, Counselor (top)

Growing up in Central Pennsylvania, I had a lot of opportunities to play outside and come back in afterwards with lots of dirt and a big smile on my face. In college at Penn State, I made an effort to protect my local ecology and class A streams by working with the Environment & Natural Resources Institute to create videos that told the story of the valiant effort of volunteers and their kiddos. After my experience in college, I moved our west to Seattle and spent the beautiful, rainless summers working on film projects and serving coffee; then, I wintered in Tempe, Arizona to explore outdoor rock climbing in the desert. I transitioned from film to rock climbing instruction the following spring at Stone Gardens Climbing Gym in Ballard, Seattle. A love for teaching youth how to harness their own power and achieve their goals was ignited in me, and I committed myself to helping folks, young and old, achieve their climbing goals. It’s amazing how empowering a simple activity, such as climbing, can bring about a whole other level of self-confidence we didn’t even know existed. At camp this summer, I hope to continue to watch as campers and peers alike grown with one another as they take on their personal mountains.

Emma Antall, Counselor (bottom left)

Hey everyone, my name is Emma Antall (some people call me Mimi)! This is my first summer on staff at High Trails and I could not be more excited! I’m from southern California and just finished my sophomore year at Colorado College, which is located not far from High Trails. I’m currently in love with the mountains of Colorado, and there’s no place I’d rather be. I’m majoring in molecular biology and minoring in chemistry & environmental science. I am considering becoming a field scientist, so I can spend a lot of time outdoors! I love staying active with friends by skiing, hiking, and rock climbing. I’m excited this summer to climb 14ers! I love HT because I think being outdoors is an amazing way for young girls to gain confidence that they can carry with them the rest of their lives. I love being goofy, my favorite shoes are my crocs, and I’ll eat anything with peanut butter on it. I spent my childhood at camp and am beyond excited and grateful to be part of such a great community!

Allyce Armstrong, Assistant Counselor for all of Gold Hut (bottom right)

Hello lovely friends! My name is Allyce Armstrong and this will be my 9th summer at Sanborn and my excitement level is through the roof!! Camp is still and will always be my second home and I can’t wait to meet more new and amazing new people and add to the thousands of reasons why I love Sanborn. I am currently a freshman at the University of Alabama majoring in Interior Design and my minor is Consumer Science. The times I am not studying about what chair will look good with what paint in a room, I like to go to the movies, rollerblade, listen to country music, workout, shopping, pretty much anything along as I’m surrounded by people I love and who make me happy. Summer 2017 will for sure be a summer to remember!

#GOLD HUT WEST

Natalie Bodian, Counselor (right)

Hi! I’m Natalie Bodian (I go by Nat too!) I’m from Silver Spring, Maryland and I love spending time in my closest city, Washington, D. C. I go to school in Greensboro, North Carolina at Guilford College. I study art with a painting concentration and am minoring in Women, Gender and Sexuality studies. I love Guilford’s community and am involved in many ways on campus, my favorite being the Frisbee team. This is my first summer at camp and I am so excited to be in such a supportive and vibrant community of women.

Carson Evans, Counselor (center)

My name is Carson Evans, and this is my first summer at High Trails! I just graduated from Western Carolina University in a tiny town called Cullowhee, North Carolina. While the mountains of North Carolina are my home, I’m so SO excited to get to the mountains of Colorado! My favorite activities include hiking, biking, backpacking, kayaking, and just general outdoor enjoyment. I’m a professional sunscreen applier, a vegetarian, and a little bit of a gear nerd! I can’t wait to hang out, exploring the mountains with all of the AWESOME campers!!

#ASPEN

Randi Presas, Counselor

Hello lovelies! My name is Randi, and this will be my second summer at High Trails! I can’t wait to spend another amazing summer with all of you hiking around this beautiful state. I grew up here in Colorado, and I love being back! I went to school in California at UCSD and graduated in March of 2016 with a BS in Biology and a minor in Psychology. Since graduating I’ve gone back to school and became a certified EMT! I’d eventually like to go to either Physician’s Assistant or Medical School. I can’t wait to take campers rocking climbing and to the summits of some of Colorado’s 14ers. I’m always a Hard 9 stoke level when it comes to fun, and summit snacks are my favorite! I’m looking forward to another amazing summer with unforgettable campers!

Gwen Schmidt-Arenales, Counselor

Hey everyone! My name is Gwen Schmidt-Arenales and this will be my 3rd summer on staff and 9th summer overall at Sanborn. I grew up in Boulder, CO and I CAN’T WAIT to get back to that good ol’ Colorado sunshine. I’ll be a senior this fall at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR pursuing a BA in French Studies with an English minor. In my free time I love to hit the local bouldering gym or go climbing outside when the rain lets up (doesn’t happen too much in Portland). I also enjoy impromptu dance parties, cooking yummy food, and glorious sunsets. I spent last fall studying in Strasbourg, France and absolutely loved it. It was so incredible to have the opportunity to travel and go on so many new adventures- also the cheese was amazing. I am beyond excited to get back to camp and spend the summer outside with so many wonderful people. Can’t wait for another unforgettable summer!

Haylee Vieregg, Counselor

I am a graduating senior at Texas Christian University majoring in strategic communication. I am originally from Charlotte, NC but Fort Worth is my second home. I currently work at an event planning company and I hope to work in public relations after graduation. This will be my second year on staff and my seventh year at Sanborn. Finding Sanborn as a kid was the biggest blessing in my life. I met my best friends here and discovered what I truly love in life. I am so excited to work with the Junior Counselors this summer and go on amazing adventures. I love to run, read mystery books and bake cookies. I am energetic and love trying new things and cannot wait to share my experiences with all of the High Trails campers!

#RIDGE LEADERS

Anna Middleton, Junior Ridge Leader and Wrangler My name is Anna and I grew up in Big Sky, MT skiing, riding horses, and hiking. This fall I will begin my senior year at Whitman College where I am majoring in Rhetoric Studies with a focus on criminal justice & incarceration. As a camper I fell in love with exploring Sanborn on horseback, and I can’t wait to share that with our youngest campers this summer!

Kelly Ahman, Ponderosa & Silver Spruce Ridge Leader

My name is Kelly Ahman and this will be my second summer working at High Trails! I am originally from Lima, OH, but I just officially moved to Colorado after finishing my degree in sociology from the University of South Carolina. I am so excited to be living in the most beautiful state where I can actively pursue my passions like running, hiking and spending time in the great outdoors! After this wonderful summer at HT I plan to be an active AmeriCorps volunteer and continue my work with youth and community development. As always this will be a summer to remember at Sanborn and I am so lucky to be a part of it! Cara Mackesey, Cedar Lodge, Crystal Palace, Kinnikinnik East Ridge Leader

Hello again! I think I am a little too excited to be spending my fourth summer at High Trials!! This year I am looking forward to hanging in hammocks, sleeping under stars, and canoeing with a crazy, cool, crew of campers all summer long. Originally from Wisconsin, I am a 5th year attending the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse studying Recreation Management and Spanish. This winter I decided to ditch the snow and intern for the North Carolina Outward Bound School’s Florida Programming. While trying not to melt in the heat I enjoyed long runs on the beach, paddling down new rivers, jamming to One Direction, and playing my ukulele. Can’t wait to climb as many mountains as possible, create unforgettable memories, and for all of the adventures I know this summer will bring! Megan Blackburn, Kinnikinnik West, Columbine, Gold Hut Ridge Leader

Hey there! My name is Megan Blackburn and I am thrilled to start my fourth summer on staff here at High Trails. In May of 2016 I graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition. After graduation, I came back to High Trails and have been working here year round ever since. I am so very grateful and excited to be here, and can’t wait for the summer to begin! My hobbies include eating ice cream, petting any dog that comes within a 20 foot radius of me, rollerblading, laughing at my own jokes, nerf-gun wars, and SKIING. I can’t wait to get to know all of you – now get those goofy costumes on and get ready to grooooove!

#KAHUNAS

Molly Malone, Outcamp

Hello Campers and Parents! My name is Molly, I am super excited to be back at Sanborn, home sweet home. This will be 8th summer at camp, basically most of my life. When I am not loving the Colorado mountain air and camp food I am studying Human Dimensions of Natural Resources at Colorado State University, basically I am learning how to be a camp counselor full time. When I am not studying, I am out climbing mountains with my dog, Izzy, maybe rock climbing, or practicing my guitar skills. This summer I am excited to provide the best trail food a camper can dream up!

Erin Dvorak, Arts Coordinate

Hi, hey, hello, my name is Erin Dvorak :) I enjoyed my first summer at High Trails in 2015 as their arts and crafts programming coordinator. I am a spunky person who feels at my best when I am outdoors. I have a lot of hobbies but some of my favorite things to do are photography, rock climbing, looking at bugs, and meeting new people. I’ve been residing in Kansas City, MO since I last left HT working at an urban charter school on the operations team. I and am looking forward to moving to Colorado and pursing outdoor education, starting with my second summer at HT. I will be in in the same role and can’t wait to continue the traditions of exploration and creativity in the Rockies.

Haley Schreier, Photographer

Hi, sunbeams! My name is Haley Schreier and this summer will be my third spent at High Trails. I am elated to be returning as the camp photographer and resident yogi! I am originally from Madison, Wisconsin and attended college in Minnesota at St. Olaf where I studied Women’s and Gender Studies and Race and Ethnic Studies. After graduating in 2015, I haphazardly packed up my backpack and set out to see some world. This plan led me up, down, over, and across SE Asia, Australia, and Europe. While in Spain, I settled in long enough to receive my yoga teacher training! The training changed my life and gave me a foundation and clarity that I now carry with me every day. After 13 months of backpacking, I returned to Madison last summer where I’ve been grooving ever since. My days are often filled with attempted watercolor paintings, experimental vegetarian recipes, legging folding and hand standing at Lululemon, hot yoga classes, and radical friends. But the restless winds are blowing in the breeze and tugging at my toes, so I’m practically jumping out of my shoes in anticipation to come “home” to Sanborn! Can’t wait to meet each and every one of you.

Blair Sisk, Kitchen Coordinator

Hi there! My name is Blair Sisk I will be returning this year for my 10th summer at High Trails (7 summers as a camper, 3 summers on staff.) I’m currently tackling semester 2 of my 3rd year at the University of Colorado where I am double majoring in English and Psychology and also playing lacrosse on the division 1 lacrosse team (5th ranked might I add, GO BUFFS!) Sports and school take up the majority of my time but in my free time I enjoy fly fishing at the river, stacking hammocks to hang out with my friends, or cooking in my itty bitty kitchen. Something interesting about me is I recently underwent 3 knee surgeries and would definitely consider myself an expert on the anatomy, recovery, and treatment of the human knee. I simply cannot wait to be up at camp again soon and I’m looking most forward to sunshine, the smell of Ponderosa pine trees, getting silly and opening up with all the beautiful young ladies at camp, and the responsibilities of my job as kitchen coordinator- a position that is new to me at camp! Summer can’t come soon enough! Happy Trails!

#WRANGLERS

Annie McDevitt

Howdy B.M.W.s (Beautiful Mountain Women)!! My name is Annie and I am so excited to be a wrangler at High Trails this summer! This will be summer #8 for me! I grew up Connecticut and went to school at St. Lawrence University in Upstate New York. After graduating in May 2016 with a B.S. in psychology and a minor in educational studies, I moved out west to work at Sanborn year-round as the Riding Program Development Specialist. I am so excited to share my passion for working with horses with all the campers and staff this summer! Aside from riding, I enjoy dancing, cats, and hanging out with Baaabra, the barnyard sheep. I can’t wait to #growstrong and go on trail rides and pack trips with all the amazing horses and awesome campers this summer! Yee-Haw!!

Jenna Howard

Hello! My name is Jenna Howard and I can’t wait for my third summer on the Sanborn Staff! In May, I will graduate from Colorado State University with a degree in civil engineering, and I’ll start my hard-core construction job in the Fall. Until then, though, I am super exited to be a wrangler again! Yee-haw! I am originally from a small town in Wisconsin, but I cannot get enough of the Colorado Mountains. I absolutely cannot wait to get back in the saddle this summer and hang out will all the kiddos, sing songs, wear silly costumes, roast s’mores, and, of course, practice our gymkhana skills. This summer is going to be a blast– bring on the adventure!

Nell Davis

Hi everyone! My name is Nell Davis, and I’m excited for my second summer at High Trails! Last year, I had a great time being an Aspen counselor. As a wrangler this summer, I am very much looking forward to meeting some more awesome campers and hanging out with the horses. I recently finished my Masters in Natural Resources and certificate in Environmental Education at University of Idaho, after graduating from Williams College in 2015 as a Geology and Art History double major. I grew up in Vermont, and I have always loved being outdoors, especially when hiking, biking, and cross country skiing. I also love horses, and my favorite thing when I was younger was definitely trail riding, especially when we used to decorate all the horses from the farm near my house and ride to a neighboring town to be in their Fourth of July parade. This summer, I am particularly looking forward to seeing all the campers again and to meeting new ones, plus being able to go out on horse trips and explore more of the ranch!

Bri Roat

Coming soon

Anna Elder

Hey there! I was a camper here at High Trails for 8 years and am very excited to start my first year on staff as a wrangler. I gained my love of horses when I began riding here at camp, and I’m so excited to inspire kids to do the same and help them experience how amazing it can be to have a one-on-one connections with a horse.

Alex Oberg

I am a rising fourth year at the university of Virginia and I haol from Denver, CO. At UVA, I am majoring in foreign affairs and economics and am on the skiing and equestrian teams. As a child, I spent two summers as a junior camper at Sanborn and am beyond excited to be back as a member of the staff. In my free time I love to do all things active and travel. Fun fact: I have visited 26 different countries and have reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. I am most proud of my Hawaiian shirt and my best friend Kelly (the ridge leader).

Erin Dvorak, Arts Coordinate

Hi, hey, hello, my name is Erin Dvorak :) I enjoyed my first summer at High Trails in 2015 as their arts and crafts programming coordinator. I am a spunky person who feels at my best when I am outdoors. I have a lot of hobbies but some of my favorite things to do are photography, rock climbing, looking at bugs, and meeting new people. I’ve been residing in Kansas City, MO since I last left HT working at an urban charter school on the operations team. I and am looking forward to moving to Colorado and pursing outdoor education, starting with my second summer at HT. I will be in in the same role and can’t wait to continue the traditions of exploration and creativity in the Rockies.

Haley Schreier, Photographer

Hi, sunbeams! My name is Haley Schreier and this summer will be my third spent at High Trails. I am elated to be returning as the camp photographer and resident yogi! I am originally from Madison, Wisconsin and attended college in Minnesota at St. Olaf where I studied Women’s and Gender Studies and Race and Ethnic Studies. After graduating in 2015, I haphazardly packed up my backpack and set out to see some world. This plan led me up, down, over, and across SE Asia, Australia, and Europe. While in Spain, I settled in long enough to receive my yoga teacher training! The training changed my life and gave me a foundation and clarity that I now carry with me every day. After 13 months of backpacking, I returned to Madison last summer where I’ve been grooving ever since. My days are often filled with attempted watercolor paintings, experimental vegetarian recipes, legging folding and hand standing at Lululemon, hot yoga classes, and radical friends. But the restless winds are blowing in the breeze and tugging at my toes, so I’m practically jumping out of my shoes in anticipation to come “home” to Sanborn! Can’t wait to meet each and every one of you.

Blair Sisk, Kitchen Coordinator

Hi there! My name is Blair Sisk I will be returning this year for my 10th summer at High Trails (7 summers as a camper, 3 summers on staff.) I’m currently tackling semester 2 of my 3rd year at the University of Colorado where I am double majoring in English and Psychology and also playing lacrosse on the division 1 lacrosse team (5th ranked might I add, GO BUFFS!) Sports and school take up the majority of my time but in my free time I enjoy fly fishing at the river, stacking hammocks to hang out with my friends, or cooking in my itty bitty kitchen. Something interesting about me is I recently underwent 3 knee surgeries and would definitely consider myself an expert on the anatomy, recovery, and treatment of the human knee. I simply cannot wait to be up at camp again soon and I’m looking most forward to sunshine, the smell of Ponderosa pine trees, getting silly and opening up with all the beautiful young ladies at camp, and the responsibilities of my job as kitchen coordinator- a position that is new to me at camp! Summer can’t come soon enough! Happy Trails!

#NURSES

Elise Rose – 1st Session

Hi! My name is Elise and I’m excited to be one of the camp nurses at Sanborn this summer. I’m originally from Michigan, but currently live in New Haven, Connecticut, where I am working towards becoming a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Nurse-Midwife at Yale School of Nursing. This is my first year at Sanborn, but I have a lifelong love of camp– from being a camper, to a counselor, to working in the kitchen. I love the mountains and can’t wait to spend this summer hiking with, learning from, and taking care of this group of awesome campers!

Janessa McGregor – 1st Session

I’m Janessa McGregor. This will be my first summer at camp ever. I’m doing online school at Grand Canyon University, working on my bachelor’s degree for nursing. In my free time I read and write, anything to express my creativity. I look forward to meeting all the campers and hopefully being a great role model while looking after everyone’s health and safety!