Outdoor Trip Leaders
Valerie Regner
Director
Education/Qualifications
I have a Bachelor’s in Recreation Administration from Sacramento
State University and 15 years of Challenge Course
experience. I am also a certified Level 2 ACCT Facilitator.
Why do you love the outdoors?
It just smells better out there.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Karaoke, dancing, and staying away from social media.
Cristal Gurrola Lopez
Youth Camp Cousoler and Outdoor Trip Leader
Education/Qualifications
Communication Sciences & Disorders, Wilderness First Aid, and CPR
Certified
Favorite thing to do outdoors?
White water rafting
Geoff Luoma
Outdoor Trip Leader & Challenge Center Team Lead
Education/Qualifications
BS in Environmental Studies, Wilderness First Responder
Why do you love the outdoors?
The wilderness is an abundant source of energy that is
ever-giving of lessons and opportunities. I love the outdoors
because Mother Earth constantly welcomes us into the
all-expanding and joyous power of now.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Pulling granite, riding my bicycle & throwing a frisbee
Ross Garner
Outdoor Adventure Manager
Education/Qualifications
Graduate Degree in Outdoor Leadership from the National Outdoor
Leadership School (NOLS) and a Bachelors of Science in Business
Administration from California State University Sacramento.
Why do you love the outdoors?
The Outdoors has the greatest potential to cultivate positive
change in a person.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Rafting, All Sci-Fi/Horror, Music Festivals
Aliza Young
Outdoor Trip Leader & Youth Camp Counselor
Education/Qualifications
B.S. in Health Science, CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Why do you love the outdoors?
Being in nature allows people to live in the moment, gain an
appreciation for the planet we live on, and provide opportunities
to explore new hobbies.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Backpacking, plants, and petting my friend’s cat (Chicken)
Annaleise Smith
Outdoor Trip Leader & Youth Camp Counselor
Qualifications/Education: Pursuing B.A in Communication Studies, CPR & Wilderness First Aid
Why Do you love the outdoors? I love the outdoors because it connects us with ourselves, others and Mother Nature. Every adventure creates meaningful and life-long memories. Adventure is out there!
What are your 3 favorite hobbies? Backpacking, growing plants, and petting Chicken (my cat)