HIGH TRAILS STAFF 2024

We are thrilled to introduce the High Trail’s staff of summer 2024! Our team has just finished a 10-day staff training and we are so excited to meet the campers! Keep reading to learn a little bit about us before you arrive!

Isabel Willems(Left)

Hi, I’m Isabel (or Izzy – whichever you prefer)! I’m a student at Louisiana State University studying communication studies, with minors in Spanish and criminology. Outside of school, I love to get outside, sometimes accompanied by my three dogs (who are varying degrees of disaster, and who I all love very much). I’m excited to get to know my campers and help make their summer a magical one!

Justine Marsac(Right)

Hello friends! My name is Justine and I currently live in my hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. (Go Chiefs!!) I have spent the last few years swinging through the trees as an Outdoor Adventure Guide at a ropes course and zipline park here in KC! As much as I love my city, I’m ready to get out and find a new adventure in the mountains. This will be my first summer working as a counselor for Sanborn Junior Camp and I could not be more excited! Along with my passion for nature and the outdoors, I am a singer and musician at heart. In my free time you will probably find me at local music venues, making playlists, or dancing and singing with my friends. So I knew I had to have my radio and CDs packed for a summer of spontaneous dance parties in the cabin! I think what I am most looking forward to is sitting around the campfire, looking at the stars, eating s’mores, and maybe singing a couple campfire songs :)

Taylor Walker(Right)

Hi! I’m Taylor! This will be my first summer at Sanborn Camps, but I went to day camp in middle school, so I am excited to join the camp family again. I will be graduating from Boston University in May 2024, where I studied Marine Science, French Studies, and Cinema and Media Studies. Outside of school, I love to work out (swimming, running, strength training), read books, watch movies, and hang out with my family and friends. A couple of fun facts are I have been an extra in a movie before (It was the coolest experience!), and I can do splits due to 15 years of dancing. This summer at camp, I am excited to spend quality time in the Colorado outdoors with everyone!

Chelsea Asch(Middle)

Hello, I’m Chelsea!! I am so excited because it is my first summer at Sanborn! I currently go to school at Boise State in Idaho, but I am from Arizona. Over at Boise I am studying art and ASL interpreting - with hopes to work with deaf communities and encourage different kinds of art making! If you couldn’t tell, I love art (making and viewing it). I try to spend as much time as possible outside taking in the beauty of my surroundings. A little fun fact about me is that I spent last summer working as a zipline guide in Alaska! I am very excited for this summer so I can meet new people and provide a safe environment for campers to learn and have fun!

Taylor Grace(Left)

Hey y’all, my name is Taylor Grace and this will be my first summer at Sanborn! I am so excited for camp to start soon! I am currently taking a break from college, but want to continue school for Nursing. I hope to one day work as a Pediatric Nurse in an amazing Children’s Hospital with a degree from Valdosta State University, or wherever my heart decides to take me! I am so excited to climb some mountains, and just make some wonderful memories with some wonderful people! A couple of fun facts about me are: . I love all things disney, but Stitch from Lilo and Stitch has my whole heart, which is why you’ll be seeing me wear his Onesie a lot this summer. . I love all animals, but I have to say my Giant schnoodle puppy, Oakley, is my favorite animal by far. Him and all his personal space issues. . You’re going to see me with a ton of bracelets on my arms at all times, and even a couple of anklets on both feet as well. I love to just keep adding to my collection. I tend to keep them on until they break, and then I just replace them as I go along. All together I’d say I just have a big personality and I like to have a fun time, and I look forward to making this summer the best one you’ll ever have!!

Sophie Freehauf(Left)

Hi pals! I’m Sophie Freehauf, and this is my first summer at High Trails! I’m from Indianapolis, Indiana, and I’m a junior at IU Bloomington studying HR Management. I’m working at a local Montessori school as an administrative intern, as well as substitute teaching there as a parttime job! I always value the time I get to spend with my students, and am looking forward to making fun memories with the campers! During my down time, I can usually be found hanging out with my roomates and friends, working out outdoors, and reading! As far as fun facts go, I am lucky to have family in Colorado; so though I’m from Indiana, I have experience hiking around Colorado and Utah! I was in show choir and did theater all throughout high school, so singing is probably what I would coin my “thing” (though, I’m no Broadway talent, haha!). Another fun fact is that my favorite flavor of Ben and Jerry’s is Phish Food (the best… hands down!) I’m most ready for all the happy memories I’ll get to make with the campers and the rest of the staff, as well as going on plenty of outdoor excursions. I cannot wait to see you all this summer!

Ellen Bonacci(Right)

Hello! My name is Ellen and this is my first summer working at Sanborn! I am super excited to work here because my favorite part of summer was always attending camp. I go to Montana State in Bozeman and will be a junior this coming year. My major is kinesiology, but I am unsure what I will do with my major in the future. Outside of school, I am a child ski instructor for Big Sky, and I was a zipline guide last summer while living out of my car! I am originally from Minnesota, but my family now lives in Colorado. I spend my free time skiing, climbing, hiking, and hanging out with friends! This summer I am super excited to encourage kids to step out of their comfort zone and accomplish something they had doubts about!

Zoe Posner(Middle)

Hi! My name is Zoe and this will be my 6th summer at Sanborn and my first on staff! I’m from the DC area, but currently go to school at Colorado College, where I’m a potential math major. Outside of class, I love to hike, climb, and play ultimate frisbee. I can’t wait to meet you all and spend another awesome summer outside, full of mountain climbs, dance parties, and adventures!!

Paige Coddington(Right)

Hey! My name is Paige. This is my first summer at Sanborn Western Camps, although I was a cocounselor previously at a camp in California. I just graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Some fun facts include; I lived in Uganda for four months, I have milked a cow, I have climbed Half Dome, I am huge fan of all things peanut butter and chocolate, ice cream is my favorite dessert, and believe life is better outdoors. I am excited to meet the campers and hopefully get better at rock climbing

Grace Campos(Left)

Hi! My name is Grace. I am from New England, and this will be my first summer at camp. I go to school at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island and I am majoring in Visual Arts, with minors in Environmental Science and Graphic Design. Some fun facts about me are: I love anything outside: fishing, hiking, skiing… you name it! I am a HUGE animal lover and volunteer at my local animal shelter to play with the dogs in my free time. I also love to ride horses and I am super excited to do some riding at camp! Music is another one of my favorite things ever, I play guitar and I cannot wait to sing by the campfire with everyone this summer!

Sara Weaver(Middle)

Hello!! My name is Sara Weaver, I’m from Littleton Colorado, and this is my first summer at Sanborn. This is not my first time at camp though! I am a proud Wilderness Adventures alumni spending three amazing summers in Wyoming, Hawaii, and Alaska. I just completed my first year at Gonzaga University (go zags) as an environmental science major with a music minor. Some facts about me are that I sing and songwrite, grilled cheese is my lifeblood, I would estimate that half of my body composition is made of oats, my favorite artists are Hozier and Maggie Rogers, and I love yoga! Can’t wait to meet you all soon:)

Abigail Smith(Bottom)

Hello everyone! My name is Abigail and I am so excited I get to spend my first summer at Sanborn Western Camps! I go to Georgia Southern University studying Recreation and Tourism Management with an emphasis in Outdoor Recreation. In my free time I love to go on long bike rides and walk around the beautiful city of Savannah, Georgia with my family! You can also find me walking the trails at Skidaway Island State Park, swimming in the ocean, or lounging in my hammock with a good book and a cup of coffee at my favorite park. I’m especially looking forward to meeting everyone at camp, the horseback riding trips, and to have a fantastic summer!

Katie Carney(Middle)

Hello!! My name is Katie and this will be my first year at Camp! I am currently a sophomore at the University of Northern Iowa studying Elementary Education. In my free time I love to go rock climbing, go for walks or hikes, or go hammocking and read a good book. A fun fact about me is I have a hairless cat who is the cutest thing ever! I am so beyond excited to be at camp this summer and meet so many new people and try new things together!

Molly Krystal(Top)

Hi! My name is Molly and I am super excited to be working at Sanborn this summer! This will be my first summer working at camp. I graduated from Parker School Hawaii and am hoping to start my higher education on environmental studies at university this upcoming fall. I love photography and making videos so most of my time is spent outside filming or behind a computer editing. I also love the ocean and hope to work in marine science one day. I am so excited to meet everyone at camp this summer!

Victoria Lotter(Left)

My name is Victoria Lotter. This will be my first year at camp. I went to East Central University in my home town of Ada, Oklahoma. I graduated with a degree in Special Education and will be completing my 4th year of teaching in Oklahoma. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my two dogs Bruce and Sweetie, going on hikes, reading nonfiction and learning new things. I love plants and have at least 79 indoor plants and enjoy a planting vegetable garden every year. I’m most excited about camp this summer is getting to be apart of a community of campers and staff who share the love and enjoyment for the outdoors.

Abby Wiberg(Right)

Hiya! My name is Abby and this is my first year at Sanborn! Over the last 2 years I have been living in Queenstown New Zealand on a working holiday visa. I was doing landscaping for work and did some awesome hikes and camping trips all over the country. While in New Zealand I got introduced to hunting. There are some awesome critters over here and it was so rewarding to be able to provide food for myself. In October of 2023 I went to Costa Rica and hiked up the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna and did some awesome deep sea fishing. I love to explore new places and I am so excited to share my love for the outdoors and hiking with your awesome kids!

Anna Bohlen(Middle)

Hey everyone, I’m Anna! I went to High Trails for 8 years as a camper and I am SO excited to be returning to my home-away-from-home for my first year on staff! I’m from Chicago, but during the school year I live at the University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!), where I am a rising sophomore studying Theology and Mathematics. When I’m not at the library, you can probably find me singing, acting or dancing on stage! I am a theater kid through and through, and some of my favorite roles have included Alice in Alice in Wonderland and Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical. I also love to read, participate in my church, hike, and babysit in my free time! I cannot WAIT to meet all of my campers and I’m so excited for an awesome summer full of crazy costumes, sunrise summits, and chippy dippy bars!!

Paisley Ballard(Paisley)

My name is Paisley Ballard and I am so excited to be camp this summer! A little bit about me: I love my family and friends and I love to have fun! I’m a sucker for anything that has to do with the outdoors. That includes hiking, fishing, riding horses, etc. I love to joke around and laugh and my friends would describe me as fun, motivated, and silly. The coolest thing I’ve done in my life (besides being a camp counselor) would have to be living in Hawaii and swimming with the dolphins during the sunrise!

Emma Young(Right)

Hi, my name is Emma Young. This will be my first summer on staff, and my second summer at Sanborn! I go to Grand Valley State University, which is located in West Michigan. I’m about to start my student teaching next year, which is super exciting. I have a double major in English and Secondary Education with a minor in French. Last spring, I got the chance to study abroad in Angers, France. I loved it. The pastries and cheese were amazing, and my favorite place to visit was Bordeaux. Another fun fact about myself is I play the violin. I’m in the symphonic orchestra at my university. Music is definitely a passion of mine. Anyway, I’m super excited to meet everyone and go hiking and rock climbing this summer at camp!

Jessica Berger(Middle)

Hello! My name is Jessica and I’ll be a new face at Sanborn this summer! I’m a student at Indiana University, pursuing two majors; Clinical Psychology and Recreational Therapy. When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me on the football field! I’ve been in marching band for five years now, and playing the flute (and piccolo!) for six! I’ve been playing some kind of instrument since I was three and music is a super important part of my life; I also joined the ballroom dance club this semester and it’s my favorite part of every week. Beyond that, I’m also a member of IUs swimming, climbing, and hiking clubs! Some fun facts about me: I’ve biked from Mexico to Canada (19 biking days, yes it was hard, no it was not an electric bike), this past summer I got to swim in Grinnell Glacier in Glacier National Park and I’ve been a Girl Scout for ten years! I’m super excited for this summer and I can’t wait to meet you all!!!

Madison Newsom(Left)

Hi everyone!! My name is Madison Newsom and this is my 5th summer at Sanborn! I was a camper for three summers and an AC in 2021. I’m from Tampa, FL and just graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX with a degree in sports management and business. In my free time I love to travel, read, and bake. I’m a big country music gal and I love peanut butter. I’m so excited to be back at camp and can’t wait to meet everyone!!!

Jazlyn Baumgarten(Right)

Hi everyone! My name is Jazlyn and this is my first summer at Sanborn. I’m excited bring some fun times and very magical moments to the campers. I looked forward to hiking 14er’s, canoe trips, camping in the woods, and all the fun adventures we get to be part of. Mostly I’m just thrilled to be part of a community like this and the impact I get to make on so many young lives. One thing you should know about me is I love peanjt butter. I love it upside, downside, sideways, on a spoon and on bread! Hope everyone has a great summer. I sure plan on it.

Izzy Graham(Left)

Hi everyone, my name is Izzy Graham and this is my first summer at camp! I’m a senior at Penn State University studying Political Science and Spanish and am from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I’m currently studying abroad in Madrid, Spain and have spent the past semester traveling and exploring. I love running, hiking, and all things outdoors (obviously!), and anything musicrelated. This summer I’m looking forward to some campfire guitar playing. I am so excited to join the Sanborn team!

Kate Auman(Right)

Hey guys, I’m Kate. I am a second year middle grades science major from western NC and this is my first at camp. I am so excited to meet all of you lovely people!!! I really love candid photography, the sky, and amazing music. I love the fresh air and gaining perspective from the top of a mountain. I am so excited to watch you guys get out of your comfort zone and grow over you time with us!!!! You all will are going to amazing things!!!

Brooke Newsom(Middle)

Hey! My name is Brooke Newsom, and I am from Tampa, Florida. This will be my 8th summer at camp. I was a 2nd session camper from 2015 to 2021, and I cannot wait to be back! I am currently a freshman at the University of Florida and will be going into my sophomore year. I am studying biology on the Pre-med track, which is super fun as I want to be an eye doctor, but it is a lot of work. While at school, I have joined a sorority (Zeta Tau Alpha) and joined clubs, one of which involves volunteering with elementary school kids once a week. Overall, I have had a lot of fun watching all the SEC sports. I love sports, traveling, and photography. Some fun facts about me are that I have a twin brother and am also left-handed! I am so excited to be back at camp this summer and to hike more mountains (only 1 mountain away from 10 summits!). I can’t wait to meet everyone and have so much fun at camp!

Olivia Craycraft(Right)

My name is Olivia Craycraft, I’m from Cincinnati, Ohio, and this will be my first summer at camp! I am finishing up my junior year at Washington University in St Louis where I am on the softball team. I am studying Philosophy and Writing on the pre-law track. I am one of 9 kids in my family and I have 10 nieces and nephews– being an aunt is my favorite thing in the world. I am a huge sports fan! Catch me cheering on the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals, and my own WashU Bears. I am so excited to spend a summer outdoors and I am most looking forward to our water activities and embracing a technology-free few months.

Gretchen Nichols(Left)

Hi, my name’s Gretchen and it’s my first summer as a counselor at High Trails! I’m currently a sophomore at West Virginia University studying Environmental Sciences. I’m also one of the officers in my school’s Outdoor Adventure club and we go on lots of trips from skydiving to backpacking out in the Monongahela National Forest! I’m so excited to meet everyone and experience my first summer in the Colorado Rockies!

Eloise Bradford(Middle)

Hey y’all! My name is Eloise Bradford and I could not be more thrilled to be an AC this summer! This will be my 7th year at camp, but my first on staff. I am going into my sophomore year at Sewanee: The University of the South. As of right now, I am planning on studying politics and art history. I grew up in Evergreen, Colorado and lived there for 16 years, so I would definitely consider myself a Colorado native. Some of my favorite things in the world are concerts, being outside, playing guitar, my puppy (duh), skiing, running, sushi, traveling, TSwift (also duh), and being with my friends. At camp, I love to rock scramble, hike, climb mountains, and backpack. I’m so exited to get back down to Florissant and make some puppy chow, laugh lots, and meet y’all. Let’s have the best summer EVERRRRRR!

Melinda Barman(Left)

My name is Melinda and this will be my first summer at Sanborn! I am so excited to be making my childhood dreams come true! I have lived my whole life in the wonderful cornfields of Ohio which I hold near and dear to my heart, and I am currently attending Miami University…not the one in Florida, but the better one in Ohio. At Miami, I am studying German, chemistry, and science education as a triple major and I only have one year of school left! I absolutely love school and learning about anything and everything. Some fun facts about me are that I am forklift certified and before coming to work at Sanbron, I spent my summer and winter breaks working in the lumber and building materials department at the Home Depot. I love to play the piano and saxophone and was a big band nerd during high school. I grew up figure skating and running cross country. When I visit home the first things on my list of things to do are to ride my horse Rebel, go on a long walk with my dog Maverick, and go for a bike ride. I am so excited to meet all the amazing campers who will be at Sanborn this summer and to explore the great outdoors in so many different ways. I am especially excited to be surrounded by the mountains!

Kylie Sievert(Right)

Hi guys! Im Kylie Sievert and I am from Orlando Florida. I am currently in school at Valencia, still deciding my major. This will be my second summer at Sanborn, last year I was an ac and it was the best summer of my life. I can’t wait to be back in Colorado and get out of Florida for the brutal but beautiful summers. I love the beach and I am there almost every week but can’t wait to be back in the Mountains. Last summer was actually the first time I have been to Colorado and I knew it wouldn’t be the last. I’m so excited to meet everyone, climb mountains, and go on countless adventures.

Sophia Angelides(Middle)

Hello! I am Sophia Angelides and this will be my fourth year at Sanborn Western Camps, but my first year on staff! I just finished up my freshman year at the University of Tennessee, and I am a marketing major. Go Vols! Outside of the busy school and sorority greek life at Tennessee, I love to spend my free time with my friends. Doing anything to spend time with them, including going on coffee runs, getting food, going on nature walks, having a fun movie night in, and really anything makes me so happy! Also, I love to go hiking and just reconnecting with nature anytime I can. When I am home from school, I make sure to spend time with my family, and my dog of course, because I love to be around them and to do anything with them as well! Now, here are some fun facts about me. First, I am a big skier and have been skiing for about 10 years now, all of which I do in the beautiful state of Montana. Secondly, I love to travel! I just recently went to Italy, but my favorite trip of all time was to South Africa. Lastly, I am very much a music girl and love to listen to all kinds of music! I am super excited for all of the adventures this summer holds and to be able to experience it with so many different people. Whatever these adventures may be, like climbing mountains, riding horses, rock climbing, etc. I am ready for it all!

Nora Jenkins(Right)

Hi there!! My name is Nora and this will be my fifth summer at Sanborn (three as a camper, going on two as a staff member). I’m currently a double major in Honors Politics and Philosophy at the University of Virginia (Wahoowa), but I also spend a lot of time photosynthesizing on the lawn, hanging at poetry open mics, and camping out in cafes across Charlottesville. A couple fun facts about me are that I used to be called backcountry Gordan Ramsay, I am a proud Rhode Island native and thus call bubblers bubblers instead of water fountains, and I am a surprisingly skilled kazoo player. I can’t want to lead some backpacking trips, do some nice hammocking, and hopefully get my larping all day concept off the ground!

Moira Schulz(Left)

Hey! My name is Moira Schulz. I am completely new to Sanborn, as this will be my first summer here, and I am so ecstatic! I currently go to school at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee, WI, and am gearing towards a double major in marketing and management. A few fun facts about me I love to play the piano and have been playing for 15 years, I was born in Canada and lived there for 13 years, so I have a dual citizenship, and I make the best peanut butter chocolate chip cookies you’ll ever eat :) I have a sort of obsession with Colorado and love to ski and hike there, even though I’ve only ever lived in the east, so I’m so very excited to spend the whole summer there hiking and enjoying nature! I’ve coached soccer camps and been an RA at my high school, and getting to know kids and teenagers and creating long-lasting relationships with them is so fun to me, so I’m very excited for that as well!

Mary Daniher(Middle)

Hello! My name is Mary Katherine (MK), and I am so excited to be spending my 7th summer at High Trails, but my first summer as a staff member! I am originally from the Bay Area, but I am currently a student at the University of Notre Dame studying Aerospace Engineering. Outside of school, I enjoy going on runs, hiking, and listening to music. I also love animals and spending time in nature, and I am really looking forward to all the mountain climbs, beautiful sunrises, and lifelong memories we’ll get to create this summer!

Agnes Mortensen(Middle)

Hello there, fellow adventurers! My name is Agnes. I’m 21 years old, from Denmark, and super excited to see you all this summer! From the age of 9 and 7 years forward, I eagerly counted down the days for my own camp session to start. I can’t wait, once again, to be a part of creating lifelong memories with you all this summer. All things music are my passion. Whether I’m strumming on a guitar or belting out tunes at the top of my lungs, you can always count me in for a spontaneous sing-along. Besides this, I love to see the world. Just this year, I moved to Frisco, Colorado for 3 months to work, explore, and ski. I backpacked around South and Central America with a good friend, and hope to add many more adventures to the list. No matter where I am in the world, you can bet I’ll be searching out the best books, beaches, and beautiful views. I can’t wait to seek out those, and many more, with you guys!

Ashlyn Nest Guevara(Right)

Meet Ashlyn, a barefoot wanderer with a thirst for knowledge and a passion for spiritual growth. Whether they’re hiking through forests, wading in rivers, or engaging in all kinds of sports, they find solace and rejuvenation in the beauty of nature and the joy of physical activity. For Ashlyn, nature serves as both a playground and a teacher, guiding them on their path toward a life filled with exhilarating journeys and endless possibilities waiting to be discovered. From embarking on spontaneous road trips to immersing themselves in new cultures, they find inspiration and guidance in the natural rhythms of the earth. But their love for adventure is only matched by their insatiable hunger for understanding. Ashlyn possesses a keen intellect and a voracious appetite for learning, constantly seeking to unravel the complexities of the world around them. Whether it’s exploring the wonders of botany, delving into the intricacies of local ecology, or pondering the mysteries of the cosmos, they approach each new discovery with an open mind and a passion for exploration. With their adventurous spirit leading the way and their inquisitive mind driving their quest for knowledge, Ashlyn embodies a harmonious balance of daring exploration and a holistic approach to life that is both empowering and enriching.

Keira Hadlich(Left)

Hello hello! My name is Keira and this will be my very first year at Sanborn. I have never attended an official sleep away camp before but couldn’t be happier that I get the opportunity to do that now. I am currently a freshman in college at Northeastern University studying Human Services and International Affairs! My go to activities are hiking through the foothills behind my house, writing, exploring new cities and finding the cutest bookstores everywhere I go. I love learning random facts about history and astronomy and delight in sharing them with others. I am especially excited to practice archery and go hiking through the mountains with some amazing campers!

Iris Bailey(Middle)

Hi! I’m Iris and I’m super excited for my first summer at Camp Sanborn! I’m originally from Indianapolis, IN, but I’m currently a pre-nursing student and honorary yooper at Northern Michigan University. In my free time I love to spend time outside going on hiking and skiing adventures, and I’m also a competitive runner and cyclist. Other than that, some things to know about me are that I’m a HUGE Broadway nerd (current fav: The Prom), I love dogs and will stop at any time to pet one, and my all-time favorite food is red Albanese brand gummy bears. I’m HYPE for this summer, and I’m especially excited to summit a few 14’ers and experience all the beauty that Colorado has to offer with some incredible people :)

Morrigan Stone(Left)

Hello! My name is Morrigan, but I go by Morri. I’m very excited to be with Sanborn camps this summer. This will be my first time at Sanborn as well as my first time in Colorado at all! By the time I’m at Sandborn, I will have finished my Bachelor’s in Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Eventually, I want to be a mental health counselor, but for now I’m grateful for a break from school this summer. When I’m not in school, I spend a lot of time rock climbing both indoors and outdoors. While I’m excited to be trying out a lot of new activities at camp this summer, I’m also excited to share what I know from the rock wall! I also enjoy making art, reading books, and doing mixed martial arts.

Kai Young(Right)

Howdy! Hey! Hi! My name is Kai, and I am SO excited to be returning to Sanborn for my 8th summer (I’m old?) and very first on staff! Woohoo!! I have lived all over the place, but I graduated from a boarding school in Carbondale, Colorado last June and I still consider that home. I am heading to Oregon this fall to pursue a double major in English and Philosophy on the pre-law track, and I am currently on a gap year where I am working and living on the coast of Patagonia, Argentina (please ask me about this, it is my favorite thing to talk about.) A few fun facts about me: The top of my head is flat (like REALLY flat) and I can balance pretty much anything up there - think semi-full Nalgene. In High School I was a competitive indoor climber! So I love to climb and am hoping to bring my portable hang board to camp. My favorite food at camp is chippy dippy bars, though you can catch me partaking in any activity that includes making puppy chow ;) I can’t wait to be an AC this year and spend time with all of you beautiful people! See you soooo soon!!

Allison Wilder(Left)

Hello! My name is Allison. I am from a small town in North Carolina. This will be my first summer at Sanborn, but I grew up going to summer camp and it was some of the best times I had growing up. I recently graduated from UNCG with two degrees, Social Work and Interpreting concentrated in American Sign Language. Some fun facts about me: 1. I am fluent in American Sign Language. 2. I have traveled to 17 countries. 3. I love rock climbing. I am most excited to meet my campers and do some rock climbing!

Kathryn McGregor(Right)

Hey everyone! My name is Kathryn and this is my first summer at Sanborn! I just finished my junior year at Purdue with a major in computer science and a minor in psychology. Outside of class I work in a lab studying children’s language development, play ultimate frisbee, climb, and go on trips with the outing club. I’m so excited to spend my summer getting to meet all of you and enjoy being outside! My favorite outdoor activities are hiking, backpacking, and climbing, but I’m excited for almost any adventure.

Trudy Hindman(Middle)

Hiya!! My name’s Trudy and I’m super stoked to be joining the staff at Sanborn this summer! I was a camper for 7 years, but this will be my first year as a counselor and I can’t wait. I’m a biochemistry major at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington (go zags!!) but I grew up outside of Denver so I am glad to be coming back to colorful Colorado this summer. I am making it my mission to reach 14 14er summits this year (I’m at 10 right now). I love love love swimming, dance parties, tossing the frisbee, and all things music! I am so excited to come back to camp for the songs, skits, and all of the laughs! See you all soon! :)

Jenny Rohrer(Right)

Hi everyone, my name is Jenny Rohrer and I’m super excited for camp to start! Here’s a bit about me. After spending my entire life in Arkansas, I made the move out to Maryland after college graduation from Arkansas State University. With a Bachelors in Wildlife Conservation, I took a chance moving across the country and had a BLAST working for Maryland Conservation Corps through AmeriCorps and then as a Ranger in Maryland Park Service. I grew up going to a small camp and worked as a counselor there as well. I am no stranger to camp settings, but I am a stranger to Sanborn. I’m super excited to be taking another leap of faith moving out to Colorado for a while and working at camp. A few details about me: I’m the youngest of three kids, I love anything and everything to do with the outdoors from fishing, boating, and camping to a simple backyard barbeque, and someone once described me as a “fun printed button down” as a challenge to describe someone using inanimate objects. This summer I am mostly looking forward to the opportunity to backpack and learn new skills alongside campers such as mountain biking.

Delaney Nigma(Left)

Hello!!! I am Delaney Nigma and this will be my second summer on staff at High Trails. This year I will be graduating from Pacific University in Oregon with a degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Japanese. I am BEYOND stoked to be back at camp this summer. Some of my favorite things are avocados, swimming, sunsets, my dog Jo, and being outside. I cannot wait to meet you all and have the best summer yet!

Liza Livingston(Middle)

Hi, my name is Liza Livingston I went to Sanborn growing up for 6 or 7 summers I never can remember. This will be my first year as an AC and I am so excited. I am currently at Denison University in Ohio and I am a Cinema major and a Philosophy minor. I love to read books and watch movies(obviously), I’m very obsessed with Percy Jackson and got to meet the cast of the new show in New York in December (when I was living there). I also am a big traveler and have been all over the world, my favorite place I have been is Greece, mostly because it was beautiful but I also love Greek mythology, no shocker there. I am so excited to be back at camp and hike some mountains, see my favorite horse(Bandolero) at the barn, but most importantly meet my campers and see some friends I haven’t seen in a while.

Grace Angelides(Right)

Hello! My name is Grace! This year will be my third year at Sanborn, but my first time as a councilor! I am so excited to contribute to the community that I have looked up to so much as a camper. I am going to be a senior at the University of Iowa in the fall. I am studying English and Ancient Civilization. My personal hobbies are: skiing, swimming, and reading! I cannot begin to describe how excited I am for this upcoming summer!

Hannah Crews(Left)

Welcome everyone! My is Hannah, and I use she/her pronouns. This is going to be my first year at Sanborn and I am over the moon for what this summer entails! Right now, I am studying Sociology and Recreation, Parks, and Tourism at San Francisco State University, with next year being my final year of undergrad. Beyond that, I want to pursue outdoor education as a career and I am looking forward to all that Sanborn will equip me with to carry into that field, and beyond into life! Outside of being a student, I love spending time in nature and with friends exploring the city of San Francisco. A few fun facts about me are that I love swimming, hiking, camping, stargazing, painting, and as of lately I am learning how to identity mushrooms! Growing up, I attended summer camp a few times and loved the experiences I had, thus one of my why’s to being at Sanborn today. I am excited to spend the summer with all of you in the beautiful mountains horseback riding, backpacking, doing arts & crafts, trying new things, and most of all for the memories and connections that will be made!

Emery Scott(Middle)

My name is Emery Scott, I’m a recent graduate leaving school with a BFA in musical theater and a minor in biology. This makes a total of twelve years coming to Sanborn, ten of them as a camper and two as staff, which is wild! I have a strong love for accents, karaoke and impressions a fact that is evident in almost everything I do. I’m excited to get back to my Colorado roots this summer with some mountain climbing and horseback riding. Most of all I can’t wait to be back in the community making even more awesome memories.

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Gabby Staker

Hi everyone! I’m Gabby :) I first worked at High Trails during the summer of 2021 as a counselor in Gold Hut, and I could not be more excited to spend another summer at Sanborn– this time as ridge leader for the juniors! I graduated from Arizona State University in May of 2023 with degrees in Biomedical Science and Global Health, and since then have been exploring life and learning about how I want to show up in the world :) I worked this past winter as a Children’s Ski Instructor in Telluride, CO, and absolutely loved it, so I’m super happy to be spending more time in the mountains under the sun and stars, helping foster a sense of wonder! A couple fun facts about me: I was an Irish dancer for 10 years, I’m the oldest of five kids, I’m left handed, chocolate milk is my faaaavorite drink ever, and I don’t like most fruits! Some things I’m looking forward to most about camp are river all-days, cowgirl camp, meeting lots of new friends, and watching campers fall in love with the outdoors and discover new passions. Can’t wait to meet you all soon!

Maggie Percival

Hello! My name is Maggie Percival and I am so excited to be returning to Camp as the Elementary Ridge Leader. I have enjoyed my time at Sanborn so much that this last year I have been a part of the High Trails Outdoor Education staff. The experience was incredible and I am ready to be back this summer. Before Sanborn, I was teaching in classrooms in Oklahoma and South Korea as well as making magic at Disney World. Originally from Oklahoma, I grew up and went to University there. I love cats, walking, trivia, and helping kids find their spark in nature. Can’t wait for this season!

Anabelle Worsham

Hi, My name is Anabelle, and I love being outside! I grew up hiking, skiing, climbing, and living in New Zealand and Nepal for most of my elementary school years. I recently graduated from San Diego State University, where my leadership as president of the Ski & Snowboard Team brought me back to all the fantastic mountain ranges this country offers. When I graduated I knew a life in the outdoors, teaching kids to love the outdoors was home to me. I am so excited to be working this summer at High Trails!

Gracie McDevitt

Hi y’all! My name is Gracie and I am absolutely stoked to be back at High Trails after two amazing summers on staff, this time as the ridge leader for Columbine and Gold Hut! I just graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont with a degree in Neuroscience and Global Health. I’m originally from Connecticut, but I’ve loved getting to explore Vermont for the past four years. Right after camp, I’m moving to Boston to work in the pediatric cystic fibrosis center at Massachusetts General Hospital. At school, I performed and choreographed for my dance troupe so I’m pretty pumped to bust out some moves on the camp dance floor. I’m especially excited for some 14er summits, horse trips, and, of course, camp coffee cake. Most of all, I can’t wait to meet you all in just a few days!

Mad Rowley

Hi!! My name is Maddie (or Mad) and I’m beyond excited to be the Junior Counselor Ridge Leader this summer at High Trails! This is my third year on staff, my 7th summer at camp, and my first time on the Ridge Leader Team. As a counselor in Aspen with the JCs in 2023, we had the most amazing summer ever… I just had to come back! I am a senior at the University of Kansas, my home state, graduating with degrees in Public Administration and Political Science and a minor in Social Justice in the US in the fall of 2024. I love to be outside in the sunshine, play intramural soccer, and read in a quiet library corner. I cannot wait to meet each and every JC and camper and dance our hearts out for 4 straight weeks :)

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Anna Gordon

(Kitchen Coordinator)

Hello! My name is Anna, and I’m so excited for the summer 2024 camp sessions! I was born and raised just a short 47 miles away from Florissant in Southern Colorado Springs. At this point, I consider myself a seasonal professional at Sanborn. This summer will be my 4th season working the camp program; however, I have also worked in other program areas for Colorado Outdoor Education Center (COEC). Camp is a place that brings me so much joy! With my background knowledge of working in public education, and my love for the outdoors, Sanborn is the perfect fit to fulfill those passions. With this being said, the last two summers as a Wrangler hold many treasured memories. I’m grateful for the time spent with campers and staff out on horse trips. I’m also grateful to spend more time with the community as High Trails Kitchen Coordinator! The lodge is a place I love dearly - as it hold so many great memories and is one of the few places we gather together during the sessions. I look forward to working with the AC team to keeping a fun and inviting space! See you this summer!

Sonya Lykova

(Arts and Crafts Coordinator)

Hello friends! My name is Sonya. I’ve been a part of a bunch of camps but it’s my first time being at Sanborn! I grew up in a far away country, Ukraine, but for the past 2 years I’ve been living in Dallas, Texas. Back home I went to an Art Academy to study Graphic design and all kinds of Visual Arts. While studying in collage I fell in love with traveling and outdoors and was very blessed to go backpacking and hiking with my friends! This summer I can’t wait to create beautiful art projects with the kiddos and go climb mountains with them. Here is several fun facts about me: 1.I love going to farms around to get fresh produce and admire little cows and goats there. Growing up me and my sister used to help our grandma with her homestead and “illegally” would bring the chickens from the barn inside the house. 2. My favorite city to travel to is Berlin. I love how it`s full of historical landmarks and people from all over the world ! 3. I worked as a barista for a while so now I can do a latte art in a shape of a flower :)

Anna Francis

(Outcamp Coordinator)

Hi Everyone! My name is Anna and this will be my third summer working at camp! I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio but I have been living in Dallas, Texas for the past 5 years. I received my BS in Child Development from Texas Woman’s University and now work for a non-profit in their parenting services program! I am SO stoked to be back at camp this summer after a couple of years away! The mountains always have a way of bringing me back. Now for a little bit more about myself, I have an orange cat named Sampson who will be vacationing in Ohio while i’m away. He is my baby and a true menace to society. I also love reading, i’m currently reading my way through all of Sarah J. Maas’s books! I’m a big Nesta fan. I also love bouldering with my friends, playing catan and hard-core jamming out to Taylor Swift! During the summer I am pumped to go to the river, ride horses and of course meet all of you! My most favorite thing about camp is the amount of totally awesome people you have the privilege of getting to know. Currently counting down the days until we are all together at camp!

Tully Sandbom

Junior Program Coordinator

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Hello everyone! My name is Tully and I’m from way up north in Anchorage, Alaska! Technically, this will be my 6th year on staff. I was a camper for a number of years. I also work as the Program Specialist during our Outdoor Education seasons. I earned my Bachelor degree in Elementary Education from the University of Alaska and have gained a ton of awesome experience in the classroom that I am excited to bring to camp this summer. Some fun facts about me are I still have a baby tooth because my adult tooth never grew in (I think it’s shy), I can do a REALLY good Yoshi impression, and I love singing (even though I don’t have the greatest voice- that doesn’t stop me!). I am so excited to just be back at camp, surrounded by nature and the most incredible people on the face of the Earth. I can’t wait to go hiking, rock climbing, and horseback riding. Woohoo!!

Olivia Medrano

(Photographer)

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Hello! My name is Olivia Medrano and this will be my first summer at Sanborn. I just graduated from the University of Kansas with degrees in Film and Marketing. In my free time, I like to eat sour candy and go kiting when the weather is nice. Obviously, I love movies too and my favorite movie of all time is Paddington 2. I am so excited to take pictures this summer and capture all of the fun memories to share!

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Kate Heithoff

Hi guys! My name is Kate Heithoff, and I am so, so excited to meet you all! This is my very first summer at Sanborn and first ever summer camp experience. Growing up my summers were full of softball tournaments and horseback riding lessons, so I am super excited to share this new experience with the campers. I graduated high school in 2022 from Harlan Community High School in Harlan, Iowa. In the fall of 2024 I will be a third year Elementary Education major at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. I am heavily involved in choral music at Wartburg. I love to sing and love the power that music can hold. Some fun facts about me…I grew up a military child and have lived in 5 different places, including Iceland. I can juggle! (will prove it) I LOVE to laugh. I love traveling, dogs, horses, my family and friends, star gazing, nature, and working with kids. I simply just love life, and everything it has to offer. I also love training service dogs at Retrieving Freedom in Waverly! I am super excited to experience everything that comes with being a Wrangler and getting to know all the campers! I have a feeling that this will be the best, most fun summer of my life :)

Frankie Park

Hey there! My name is Frankie, and this will be my very first summer at camp.. I am so incredibly excited! Im currently in school at the University of Cincinnati where Im studying Fine art, with minors in horticulture, sustainable landscape design, and psychology! As an artist I do printmaking, photography, writing, ceramics, instillation, and music. My hobbies include climbing (I work at and coach at a climbing gym in Loveland, Ohio!), backpacking/ hiking (Ive done a few sections of the Appalachian trail, and am always in the red river gorge and the new river gorge), and just hanging out in nature. I have worked with, trained, and ridden horses since I was 6 years old, and theres nothing I love more than my equine friends! I currently work and coach at an eventing barn, and believe that trail riding is one of the most magical ways to experience the outdoors. Im most excited to get to share the absolute joy that comes with the things that I am passionate about- horsemanship, nature, and adventuring in the outdoors!

Sydney Tappy

Hi, I’m Sydney! This will be my first summer at Sanborn and I’m so excited to get to be apart of camp! I am from Green Bay, WI but will be going into my senior year of college at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studying Psychology and Counseling! Some fun facts about me are that I have a twin sister, I love crystals and tarot cards, my favorite musical artists are Lana Del Rey and Caamp, and I have ridden and competed in showjumping (on horses) for over eleven years! I can’t wait to spend the summer outside and connecting with everyone and everything Sanborn has to offer!

Penelope Casper (Not pictured)

Good morning (or afternoon or evening)! My name is Penelope Casper and I just finished my sophomore year studying Mechanical Engineering at Marquette University! This is my second year back and Sanborn, but my first fully working as a wrangler. I loved the horses so much last year, especially Tybalt, that I decided to wake up and go to sleep smelling like horse this year! I love building legos on my downtime and reading in my hammock. Alongside studying for school, my weekends consist of rowing practice and trying to find a concert anywhere in Milwaukee! I’m so excited to get to lead trail rides and horse trips this summer and getting to watch campers grow in all their horse skills!

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Carson Battaglia

My name is Carson and I was born and raised in Maine. My family lives on a small pond and I spent most of my childhood swimming, kayaking, fishing, skating, and ice fishing on it. I am the middle child of two brothers. All three of us enjoy hunting and fishing. The summer of 2022, I moved to Glacier National Park in Montana and grew a passion for hiking, so I’m super stoked to be out west for a summer again and get to hike more. This past summer I lived in the Outerbanks in North Carolina and worked as a kayak guide. I learned to surf and spent all my time on the water, both work and free time. I loved it, but I’m more happy to be land-locked, and I’ve always had Colorado on my bucket list. I’m graduating from nursing school this spring, and my eventual goal is to become a critical care flight nurse.

Audrey Byerley

Hi! I am a travel nurse and have worked in all kinds of ICUs! Most recently I was just in the NICU/PICU for the last year. I just finished a contract in Orange County, CA but I call Kansas City home! I grew up riding horses and in the country so I am a big believer in the importance of being outside. As a true Kansas City native I love BBQ and the Chiefs (can’t forget the Royals either) and cook outs with my family. I am so excited to be at Sanborn for the summer and to have the best job in Colorado!

Kennedy Ballou

Hi Yall! My name is Kennedy Ballou! I have just graduated from nursing school at Grand Canyon University. This will be my first summer at camp and I am so excited to spend time outside and get to meet new faces while doing the things I love. I am passionate about nursing and about everything outdoors. While in school I also worked part-time at Phoenix Children’s Hospital which grew my love for caring for kids. When I am not studying I am youtubing videos on how to buy a ranch someday, the in’s and out’s of a career in emergency medicine, bingeing the latest podcast ‘take and read’ bible podcast, or reading a new self-help book. I also like to go ride my dirtbike, snowboard, hike, swing dance, wake surf, and I’m starting to take up running. Basically, you give me anything that has to do with outside and adventure and you can count me in! Some fun facts about me, I am very outgoing, I love to travel, and I am usually “the mom” of my friend group because I always bring snacks!