If you’re curious about the nooks and crannies of the Backcountry Wilderness Area, ask Mark. He started as a lifeguard with the HRCA in 1993, began conducting research in the Backcountry in 2001, and became the director of the Backcountry Wilderness Area in 2006.
He Did What?!?: Studied ecology in Ecuador for a semester in college
[email protected] | 303-471-8885
Most often spotted with a troop of young explorers around Backcountry’s Base Camp, AnnaKate oversees all of the Backcountry’s environmental education programs including Wild Roots and Camp Backcountry.
[email protected] | 303-471-8876
Look for Lindsey connecting with the community at Base Camp, giving UTV tours, and raising awareness and funds for the Backcountry Wilderness Area Fund. She guides the communication and fundraising efforts to ensure wildlife continue to enjoy a haven of habitat and close-to-home nature experiences invite people of all ages to experience the magic of wild places.
[email protected] | 303-471-7076
If it needs built or fixed in the Backcountry Wilderness Area, Gus is on it.
[email protected] | 303-471-7042
A Colorado Native and lover of the outdoors, you can find Abby hiking with her dog, Duke, or fly fishing. Abby has been riding horses since she was three years old and is thrilled to share her passion for horses with the community!
[email protected] | 303-471-7046
You'll find Becca responding to "Meemaw" year-round as she is one of the directors of Camp Backcountry. With the Backcountry since 2018, she loves overseeing a camp that prioritizes getting kiddos into the outdoors while experiencing the joys of a camp atmosphere.
[email protected] | 303-471-7054
When in doubt, look for Ellen hanging out with the Base Camp chickens. Whether tending to the Base Camp farm animals, cultivating the garden, co-managing camp activities, or organizing and instructing youth and community programs throughout the Backcountry Wilderness Area, Ellen wears many hats … and chickens on her shoulder.
[email protected] | 303-471-7053
Mia has a knack for crafting compelling campaigns and turning ideas into impactful narratives. You will find her running programs at Base Camp, steering our social media presence, orchestrating email campaigns, and navigating the ever-changing digital realm.
[email protected] | 303-471-8883
Sami serves as the powerhouse of operational harmony, managing and coordinating various facets of our programs. From ensuring compliance to engaging with the community, she plays a pivotal role in facilitating the smooth functioning of the programming in the Backcountry Wilderness Area.
[email protected] | 303-471-7078
With an avid passion for horses and teaching, you can find Hailze spending time with her horse, teaching lessons, reading a book, or training her German shepherd, Elvis. Hailze lead our Camp Backcountry Horse Camp and is thrilled to be able to share her love and education of everything equine with campers!
[email protected] | 303-471-7038
Mark Giebel: 303-471-8885 AnnaKate Hein: 303-471-8876 Gus Brunger: 303-471-7042 Lindsey McKissick: 303-471-7076 Mia Phillips: 303-471-8883 Becca Venable: 303-471-7054 Ellen Dolph: 303-471-7053 Abby DeGroot: 303-471-7046 Hailze Setzer: 303-471-7038 Sami Dhainin: 303-471-7078