Outdoor Leadership

Alaska Leadership Expedition - NOLS

Fourteen scholars ventured to Alaska this summer for a 25-day expedition across the beautiful Alaskan tundra. Together, they backpacked among towering peaks and immense snow-covered summits that define the state’s world-famous mountain ranges. Along the way, they learned to navigate, camp, and cook in the wilderness while building a strong sense of community and learning to lead and thrive in uncertainty. The experience culminated in a multi-day expedition without instructors, where the scholars put their skills and teamwork to the test in the backcountry.

Scholars:

• • Devak Coltrane ’29

• • Coleman Davis ’29

• • Saarth Desai ’29

• • Charlie Dockendorf ’29

• • Addi Hinson ’29

• • Justin Jackson ’29

• • Cameron Lee ’29

• • Simon Lewis ’29

• • Madelyn Malin ’29

• • Iman Nazir ’29

• • Josh Olan ’30

• • Charlotte Patty ’29

• • Nabiha Rahman ’29

• • Annabella Rozin ’29

 

Alpine Backpacking & Rock Climbing Course - Outward Bound

Eleven scholars embarked on a 22-day backpacking and rock climbing expedition in the Sierra Nevada mountains this summer. They hiked among towering pines, swam in crystal-clear alpine lakes, and scaled stunning granite cliffs with sweeping views of jagged peaks. Throughout the journey, they learned about safety, equipment, and climbing techniques, developing both technical skills and deep trust within their group. Nights under star-filled skies and days of shared challenge inspired each scholar to push their limits and succeed together in one of the most breathtaking settings in the American wilderness.

Scholars:

• • Amaris Iwara ’29

• • Aran Jaiman ’29

• • Ansley Jones ’29

• • Chisom Ochuba ’29

• • Ariel Odguba ’29

• • Maya Resnick ’29

• • Lauren Shushi ’29

• • Shiloh Terner ’29

• • Shailey Vardineni ’29

• • Logan Walters ’29

• • Samarth Desai ’29

 

Rocky Mountain Leadership Expedition - NOLS

Thirty-one scholars spent twenty-five days this summer exploring the rugged, glacier-carved Absaroka Mountains, renowned for their sheer granite walls and sparkling alpine lakes. Each day brought new challenges and discoveries-from cooking breakfast over camp stoves at sunrise to falling asleep beneath lodgepole pines with the sound of marmots echoing in the distance. As they traveled from camp to camp, the scholars learned to navigate and live comfortably in the wilderness, honing not only their outdoor skills but also their ability to lead, collaborate, and persevere in one of the country’s most incredible landscapes.

Scholars (Group One):

• • Zoe Bailey ’29

• • Kori Billingslea ’29

• • Chloe Cook ’29

• • Avery Davis ’29

• • Grace Gilson ’29

• • Vincent Gregory ’29

• • Jack Leary ’29

• • Beau Legnon ’29

• • Nathan McAllister ’29

• • Madison Pegram ’29

• • Emaaline Phillips ’29

• • Ayushi Purohit ’29

• • Elphie Spillman ’29

• • Jordyn Viviers ’29

• • Jacob Yoneoka ’29

Scholars (Group Two):

• • Jack Abenoja ’29

• • Rayana Ba ’29

• • Logan Bly ’29

• • Julissa Bell ’29

• • Bence Burton ’29

• • Wesley Coatney ’29

• • Jada Cooper ’29

• • Paige Greene ’29

• • Cora Hawfield ’29

• • Ishan Puri ’29

• • Serena Ray ’29

• • Lilly Zaks ’29

• • Scarlett Bermudez ’29

• • Mitchell Saucedo-Trinidad ’29

• • Hatherley Armfield ’29

• • Emmaline Phillips ’29

 

Southwest Rafting & Backpacking Course - Outward Bound

Ten scholars embarked on a 22-day rafting and backpacking expedition across southeastern Utah this summer, exploring the region’s stunning diversity of landscapes. They paddled through whitewater rapids framed by steep red rock canyons, camped along sandy shores under star-studded skies, and discovered ancient dwellings and rock art hidden within canyon walls. Midway through the journey, they traded river shoes for hiking boots to traverse the high passes of the southern Rocky Mountains. Along the way, they learned to navigate the backcountry, cook over camp stoves, and work as a team, developing resilience, confidence, and leadership in some of the country’s most awe-inspiring wilderness.

Scholars:

• • Paytyn Barker ’29

• • Lucy Bowles ’29

• • Isabelle Gladson ’29

• • Will Hardin ’29

• • Youssef Kusibati ’30

• • Charlie London ’29

• • Lara McDowell ’29

• • Zane Reed ’29

• • Isabelle Simpson ’29

• • Sloane Whalen ’29

 

Maine Canoeing, Backpacking & Rock Climbing Course - Outward Bound

Ten scholars spent fifteen days this summer exploring the wild and rugged landscapes of the Maine Coast and the northern Appalachian Mountains. From granite shores and winding rivers to dense coastal islands and mountain peaks, they immersed themselves in the rhythms of the wilderness. Guided by instructors, the group learned mountain navigation, paddling techniques, woods craftsmanship, weather observation, and campsite selection-skills that deepened both their confidence and connection to one another. The expedition also included rock climbing on the region’s granite cliffs, where scholars challenged themselves physically and mentally while taking in sweeping views of Maine’s stunning terrain.

Scholars:

• • Izzy Bevan ’29

• • Rowan Denis ’29

• • Emilie Garrabrant ’29

• • Daniel Jones ’29

• • Cassie Miller ’29

• • Eddie Perrin ’29

• • Diego Quintanar-Peña ’29

• • Sameer Shukla ’29

• • Sara Tovar ’29

• • Abigail Woodberry ’29