Meet Our Staff

Caleb

Name:  Kirsten Latham
Position: Gearshop, Trip Leader, Climbing Wall Supervisor, Ropes Course
Major: Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality
Year: Senior
From: Erie, Colorado

Summary: Kirsten’s responsibilities include running the gearshop, leading trips, supervising the climbing wall and ropes course. She works here because she loves the outdoors and anything adventurous. Her favorite part of the job is going on the trips and teaching students new activities in the outdoors. When not working, you find Kirsten kicking back with her roommates.

 

   
Sarah

Name:  Sarah Schab
Position: Gear Shop, Trip Leader, Ropes Course
Studying: Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality
Year: Junior
From: Florence, Colorado

Summary: Sarah’s responsibilities include running the gearshop, leading trips and sharing the wealth of the outdoors. She works here because it closely relates to what she wants to do after graduation. Her favorite part of the job is sharing what she loves to do with others. When not working, you can find Sarah hiking, camping, snowboarding, listening to music, or cooking.

 

Matt
     

Name:  Matt Hickethier
Position: Graduate Assistant
Studying: Masters Sport Administration
Year:Graduate Student
From: Parker, Colorado

Summary: Matt’s responsibilities include running the gearshop, leading trips, helping supervise the ropes course and attempting to be pretty. He works here because he loves the outdoors. His favorite part of the job is being a leader in providing new experiences for students. When not working, you can find Matt camping, hiking, kayaking, playing with  his dog or working on crafts.

Tyler


Name:  Tyler Stinson
Position: Gear Shop, Trip Leader
Studying: Meteorology
Year: Senior
From: Atlanta, Georgia

Summary: Tyler’s responsibilities include running the gearshop, leading trips and attempting to be awesome. He works here because he wants to make sure everyone has the same access to the wilderness as he has had. His favorite part of the job is being awesome in the woods or while kayaking. When not working, you can find Tyler kayaking stout waterfalls.

 

 

 

 

Robert

Name:  Robert Hakim
Position: Gearshop, Bike Mechanic, Trips
Studying: Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality
Year: Junior
From: Washing D.C./ Northern Virginia

Summary:  Robert’s responsibilities include running the gearshop, maintaining bikes, going on hikes and listening to music. He works here because bikes and the outdoors are awesome! His favorite part of the job is riding his bike to and from work. When not working, you can find Robert riding his bike, taking hikes or listening to music.

 

Erica

Name:  Erica Beuthel
Position: Gearshop, Trip Leader, Ropes Course
Studying: Elementary Education
Year: Junior
From: Aurora, Colorado

Summary: Erica’s responsibilities include leading groups in outdoor adventures and maintaining gear in the shop. She works here because she absolutely loves being in the outdoors and sharing that with other people. Her favorite part of the job is meeting all the new people and being able to show them the outdoors. When not working, you can find Erica baking pecan chocolate chip oatmeal cookies!

Jeff

Name:  Jeffery Weinberg
Position: Gearshop, Climbing Wall Supervisor, Trip Leader
Studying: Environmental Science – Geology Emphasis
Year: Senior
From: Boston, Massachusetts

Summary: Jeff’s responsibilities include fixing gear/bikes that are broken, teaching folks about climbing and the doors, and leading people. He works here to get people excited about outdoor recreation. His favorite part of the job is shiny new gear. When not working, you can find Jeff climbing (bouldering), skiing or riding his velocipede.

   

Kevin Heise

Name:  Kevin Heise
Position: Outdoor Pursuits and Climbing Wall Staff
Studying: Psychology with a minor in Mathematics
Year: Freshman
From: Greeley, CO

Summary: Kevin's responsibilities include renting outdoor gear and teaching safe belay and knot tying techniques to patrons who want to climb . He also sets routes for patrons to climb. He works here to develop a breadth of outdoor knowledge and teach it to others. His favorite part of the job is learning new outdoor skills. During his free time, Kevin goes backpacking, does triathlons, marathons and community service. He is part of the President's Leadership Program.

 

Name:  Cassie Gimple
Position: Climbing Wall;Outdoor Pursuits
Studying: Rec,Tourism, and Hospitality Management
Year: Junior/Senior
From: Arvada, CO

Summary: Cassie's responsibilities include working the climbing wall, working the OP shop and leading trips. She works here to gain more experience facilitating outdoor activities. Her favorite part of the job is talking to the patrons and working at the climbing wall. She enjoys spending as much time as possible being outside and participating in outdoor activities. She is currently working on climbing all of the fourteeners in Colorado and is half way there.

 

Name:  Chris Burns
Position: Climbing Wall Supervisor | Gear Shop Attendant | Trip Leader
Studying: Sociology
Year: Sophomore
From: Aurora, CO

Summary: Chris' responsibilities include supervising the climbing wall and working with patrons as well as renting outdoor gear and leading trips. He works here because he loves climbing and being outdoor and is given the opportunity to do that everyday. His favorite part of the job is being able to climb with patrons. In his free time, Chris likes climbing, taking long walks on the beach, fratting hard and fratting of ten. He taught Burney ho to believe.

 

Name:  Tim Posey
Position: Intern
Studying: Recreation & Tourism
Year: Senior
From: Fort Collins

Summary: Tim's position includes taking care of snowboards and the maintaining the gearshop. He works here to help the UNC poopulation have a positive perspective of the great out doors. His favorite part of the job is being able to go on trips. When not working, you can find Tim doing awesome stuff.

Sean Field

Name:  Sean Field
Position: Climbing Wall
Studying: Anthropology
Year: Sophomore
From: Fort Collins

Summary: Sean's responsibilities include setting routes, giving instructions and climbing wall belay. He works here because he loves climbing and loves the people. His favorite part of the job is setting routes and climbing. When not working, you can find Sean climbing, playing rugby and climbing. He has recently received a sponsorship opportunity for climbing.

Genie

Name:  Gennie Duran
Position: Climbing Wall Supervisor
Studying:International Studies
Year: Sophomore
From: Aurora, CO

Summary: Genie's responsibilities include teaching people how to climb and getting belayed. She works here because she enjoys climbing and working at the same time while learning how to set. Her favorite part of the job is getting people intererested in climbing. In her free time, she likes playing volleyball, hanging out with friends, going hiking and camping and being lazy. Her pet is an invisible pink flying unicorn.

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Name:  Kenny Dunn
Position: Bike Mechanic
Studying: Biology
Year: Senior
From: Albuquerque, NM

Summary: Kenny's responsibilities include maintaining the bike fleet. He works here because he needed a break from studying. His favorite part of the job is feeling like he is part of a team. He studies and works so much that he has lost what the concept of free time is. He has been married for 10 years to his high school sweet heart.

 

Name:  Garrett Adler
Position: Climbing Supervisor
Studying: Business - Computer Information Systems
Year: Sophomore
From: Golden, CO

Summary: Garrett's responsibilities include teaching people how to belong. He works here because he loves the climbing community at UNC. His favorite part of the job is hanging out with other employees and meeting new climbers. In his free time you can find Garrett climbing. He sponsored climber-crimp chimps