Charlie

Instructor

Though born in the US, Charlie has spent most of his life in the United Kingdom and currently calls the Lake District home. While in school, Charlie has gone in several cultural and environmental field studies programs in India, Argentina, and Yellowstone National Park. He’s also worked as a counselor for a summer camp in California, leading hiking and climbing trips for kids and teens ages 8 to 17.

Education

University of Cumbria, pursuing bachelor’s degree in outdoor leadership

Certifications

Wilderness first responder

Favorite hobbies

I love rock climbing, winter climbing, and all things mountaineering, especially with how small it often makes me feel! I also am a big soccer and baseball fan and enjoy playing both sports as much as I can.

Favorite outdoor achievement

In January, I completed a 3,000-foot-tall rock climb in Morocco in one day, and I think my feet still hurt from it! I’ll never forget topping out onto snow and ice while wearing a T-shirt and shorts.

Favorite outdoor memory

Swimming to and subsequently cowboy camping on an island in the middle of a massive lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Favorite place in the world

I really love the Highlands of Scotland because of the large variety of landscapes and activities that can be done, from skiing to rock climbing and winter mountaineering.

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

To have some really fun times and make great memories in amazing places with amazing people!