Adirondack Rock Climbing

Trip Description

This trip is a three-day and two night adventure in the heart of the Adirondacks. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in teambuilding activities while rock climbing and camping in one of the most beautiful areas in the Northeast. The trip will be led by three student instructors from GMC who will facilitate lessons on rock climbing technique, rope systems, and team building activities. This is a great opportunity for the participants to be active and engage in learning in a positive and outdoor environment. 

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Student Instructor Bio & Contact Info

Jon Baumhover

Email:  baumhoverj@greenmtn.edu

Jonathan Baumhover is currently a junior in the Adventure Education program at Green Mountain College. He grew up in the Colorado Rocky Mountains where he developed an intimate love for the outdoors. His outdoor interests include hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, and mountain biking. He is a Wilderness First Responder and is CPR certified. His background includes co-leading afterschool climbing programs as well as backcountry backpacking trips. 

Sam Grist

Email:  grists@greenmtn.edu

Sam Grist is currently a junior at GMC studying adventure education. She is originally from Wingdale New York. Sam is a Lifeguard as well as CPR and WFR certified. She is also a trip leader for Green MAP, an outdoor program at GMC. As well as this job, she is also a snowboard instructor at Killington. Sam became interested in adventure sports through her uncle. Some of Sam’s favorite activities include snowboarding, rock climbing, white water kayaking, photography, and horseback riding.

Ian DeBay

Email:  debayi@greenmtn.edu

Ian DeBay is currently a senior at Green Mountain College in the Adventure Education program. He grew up in Massachusetts but spent much of his life recreating in the Green Mountains. He became interested in the outdoors and in adventure sports through boy scouts and family trips. He is currently a camp counselor and trip organizer for a summer camp in Hancock Vermont. He is Wilderness First Responder, CPR, life guard certified, and has vast outdoor experience. His favorite activities include rock climbing, skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking, writing, and photography.