Hannah

Instructor

Hannah calls New Mexico home. She currently works as an adventure leader for the city of Albuquerque’s parks and recreation department, taking people on climbing, paddleboarding, hiking, caving, and skiing expeditions; this also included training new staff members. She’s also a bilingual preschool teacher, and she’s worked as a camp educator for the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.

Education

University of New Mexico, bachelor’s degree in family and child studies

Certifications

Wilderness first responder

Favorite hobbies

Climbing, caving, paddle boarding, painting, hiking, and cooking

Favorite outdoor achievement

I learned how to surf in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Santa Teresa is gorgeous and one of the big surf capitals in the world, so learning there felt amazing.

Favorite outdoor memory

Horseback riding in the Andes! The scenery was incredible, and it was one of those experiences that made me realize how much I enjoy being outside and trying new things.

Favorite place in the world

Tree Springs Trail in Sandia Park, NM. My mom took me on it constantly growing up, and it’s the place where I first realized how deeply I love hiking. Absolutely breathtaking views.

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Getting to explore new places and teach at the same time. Those are my two favorite things, so getting to do both all summer sounds like a dream.