2026 Fall Season Field Instructors
Hi! I’m Stacy, and I’m excited to be joining High Trails for my first season! I’m looking forward to building relationships, exploring the outdoors, and learning together. I’ve spent my career teaching, coaching, and mentoring young people, and I’ve learned that some of life’s best lessons happen outside. I’m originally from Connecticut but have spent the past 5 years living in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I enjoy exploring the vast, wild places of the Southwest through hiking, trail running, rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing, kayaking, and camping. One of my favorite things is a good French press coffee and watching the sunrise. I also love to slow down and watch birds or read a book. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and having a fun fall season!
Hi, I’m Jenny! I’m originally from Arkansas, but since college I’ve spent several years sharing the joy of the outdoors with people. I’ve worked in different states, learning from fellow explorers, mountaineers, and passionate woodsfolk. I’ve been lucky to call Colorado my homestead for the past few years, I’m excited to return to High Trails for my third season! Whether we’re learning about the Ute and other First Nations tribes or using teamwork to wrangling the mad assayer as we prospect for quartz crystals, I’m always happy to be the group energizer. When I’m not at High Trails, you can find me out fishing or channeling my inner trapper looking for signs of wildlife on hikes. I look forward to meeting everyone that chooses to expand their sense of wonder at High Trails with us this season!
Hi!! My name is Grace and this is my first year at High Trails. I recently graduated from high school and I’m taking a gap year before I start college at Utah State in Fall 2027. Some facts about me are I am from Pocatello, Idaho, and I love skiing, hiking, and being in the mountains! I enjoy trying new things and being creative. I am so excited to work at High Trails and meet everyone!
Hi! I’m Maddie and I’m so excited to be working at High Trails this season! I’m from New York City and recently graduated from Brown University with a degree in literature. I’ve been working in outdoor education for a few years and absolutely love community building, being outside, and learning about people and the world around me. In my free time I’m probably running, listening to some new music, or doing both at the same time.
Hello everyone! My name is Serena and I’m super excited for an amazing spring at High Trails! I started doing seasonal work last year at a summer camp in the Swiss Alps and am incredibly excited to be spending this year in the Rockies. I love all things nature, hiking, and camping as well as drawing and painting flora, fauna, and landscapes. I'm also a bit of a birder and love identifying plants and wildlife.
Hi! My name is Maeve! I am from Ohio. I graduated with a Bachelor's of Science from The University of Akron. This will be my first season with High Trails! I have been working in the outdoor industry the past few years and most recently worked in outdoor education internationally! I love to travel! My favorite places so far have been the Oregon coast, Denmark, Dubai, and Yosemite National Park. You can find me practicing yoga, playing board games with friends, and enjoying the outdoors! I am very excited to teach this spring with High Trails!
Hi y’all! My name is MK. I’m from San Antonio, Texas! This will be my second season on the HTOEC staff. I currently attend college as a psychology student! I have been working with youth for 7 years and I have a passion for seeing every student thrive! Outside of work I love anything craft related and I am an avid reader. I love the outdoors and have spent the last few summers at a summer camp in Texas soaking up the sun. I can’t wait to meet everyone!
Hi, I'm Isabelle! I'm from a small town in Texas and have taught in and out of the classroom for about 4 years. I came out to Colorado in March to work the spring season at High Trails and haven't left yet. I enjoy being outside, mostly in the woods and where the water flows. Some other things I love are sewing, reading, crafting, and anything that keeps my body moving. I'm a big fan of backpacking and traveling other countries also. I'm looking forward to this autumn season, thanks for having me.
Hi there! I'm Sofia & I'm from Long Island, New York. I graduated from PSC, located in the Adirondacks of New York! I have a Bachelors degree in Recreation, Adventure Education & Leisure Management. This is my first season at High Trails! I'm super enthusiastic about insects, trees, birds and fish, so I'm very excited to share my identification skills! In my free time I enjoy swimming, hammocking, kayaking, climbing and meandering around green spaces, exploring all the miniature signs of life. I also highly enjoy Star Wars, hot sauce, upcycling, and playing card games! I'm looking forward to a whimsical season together!