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: Kristin’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 Kristin 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.

 

 

 

Name:  Konrad Schlarbaum
Position: Gearshop, Trip Leader
Studying: Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality
Year: Junior
From: Grand Junction, Colorado

Summary: Konrad’s responsibilities include accounting, maintaining, and issuing outdoor gear as well as providing assistance on trips. He works here so that he may assist those who have the same outdoor interest as him. His favorite part of the job is equipping students with supplies and leading them  in the great outdoors. When not working, you can find him in the outdoors or volunteering in the community.

 

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.

 

Name:  Michael Richardson
Position: Climbing Wall Supervisor
Studying: Environmental Science – Geology Emphasis
Year: Senior
From: Boston