Chloe

Trip leader

Born in San Diego, Chloe has called New Hampshire home for the last few years, where she’s pursuing a master’s degree in social work at UNH. She worked at a family counseling center in New Hampshire, and as a respite worker at the Nashoba Learning Group, a school for students on the spectrum. Chloe has been a field instructor for New Vision Wilderness in Bend, OR, guiding adolescents and young adults on backpacking trips throughout the state. She was also an instructor for SUWS Carolinas in North Carolina, teaching outdoor and primitive skills like fire-making and Leave No Trace to kids and teens. While in undergrad, Chloe has led kayaking and snorkeling tours, and also served as a childcare provider. She is a NOLS graduate, having completed a semester course in Patagonia.

Education

University of New Hampshire, pursuing a master’s degree; California State University San Marcos, bachelor’s degree in psychology

Certifications

Wilderness first responder

Favorite hobbies

I love gardening and beachcombing (new hobbies), I got a new cat, and I am learning a lot about taking care of a house. I also love snowboarding.

Favorite outdoor achievement

Teaching students how to make fire from primitive resources (bow-drill, flint/steel, etc.). I also a watermelon to the size of a cherry tomato.

Favorite outdoor memory

Having a snowball fight after a big glacier crossing in Chilean Patagonia.

Favorite place in the world

Windansea Beach in La Jolla, CA.

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Learning all I can about Acadia National Park and introducing new kids to AT!!!

Previous Adventure Treks trips include Colorado Explorer, Pacific Northwest Adventure, Ultimate Northwest, Yellowstone Teton Challenge, and fall/spring school programs