Arissa

Trip leader

Arissa is originally from Denver, CO, but has called many places home! This year, Arissa worked as a substitute teacher in her home state; she’s also worked a few seasons at Positive Adventures and ARC Adventure in San Diego, where she took kids on hiking, kayaking, climbing, and biking trips. Before that, she worked in an after-school program at the YMCA; as a counselor at Camp Micah in Maine; as a substitute teacher in Colorado; and as a raft guide in Colorado. She also spent a season in the Southwest Conservation Corps, working on the trail crew.

Education

Fort Lewis College, bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and sociology

Certifications

Wilderness first responder, first aid and CPR instructor

Favorite hobbies

Snowboarding, trail running, dancing, seeing live music, scuba diving, reading, and drinking coffee

Favorite outdoor achievement

Being a trip leader at Adventure Treks, and backpacking in New Zealand!

Favorite outdoor memory

I went on an all-girls’ five-day river trip in Utah down the Green River. There’s nothing like a river trip in the desert with all my closest gal pals!

Favorite place in the world

My favorite place in the world is anywhere I’m doing something fun outdoors with all my friends. 🙂

What are you most excited to experience this summer?

I’m most looking forward to creating amazing memories with staff and students, wearing lots of flair, sleeping under the stars every night, and evening meetings.

Previous Adventure Treks trips include Alaska Expedition, Colorado Explorer, and fall/spring school programs

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