A Midwesterner at heart, Sam currently resides in Pennsylvania where she’s attending Swarthmore College. Sam attended three trips as an Adventure Treks student in California, Alaska, and the Pacific Northwest on our leadership program, and she’s backpacked extensively in the Appalachian Mountains and in Colorado. Sam spent the last five summers as a children’s swim instructor, and she’s also worked as a classroom math tutor.
Swarthmore College, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in economics
Wilderness first responder
I enjoy any excuse to be outside, no matter the season, and I have a particular fondness for skiing.
My favorite outdoor achievement has been summiting Mount Shasta. Conquering my self doubts during my first-ever time mountaineering taught me so much about what I was capable of and gave me an incredible new passion for the outdoors. The community of support I had with me was unlike any other and made the whole experience just that much better.
My favorite outdoor memory was summiting Mount Adams. The group I was with felt like family, and together we pushed ourselves to achieve something incredible. I found so much love and meaning tackling the inspiring peak with such remarkable friends by my side.
My favorite place in the world is the British Virgin Islands. As a young teen, I went on a couple trips to the islands to sail with my family. Spending time with my favorite people, learning and practicing a new skill, all in one of the most beautiful places in the world, was truly incredible and I will always remember my time there fondly.
Meeting fun people and exploring fun places!
Previous Adventure Treks trips include California Challenge, Alaska Expedition, Leadership Summit, British Columbia Adventure, Discover the Olympics
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