2008 Peter Terbush Memorial Outdoor Leadership Summit
June 8th-15th
Staff Biography Page
Jake Jones
Program Director 2004-2008
Jake is the year-round program director for the Wilderness Pursuits program at WSC. Once a year, Jake is honored to host the Summit because he believes it is the best skills and leadership training available for university based outdoor leaders. Jake worked for Outward Bound for many years before coming to WSC and still works in the field during Wilderness Pursuits staff trainings and instructing avalanche courses for Crested Butte Mountain Guides.
Dan Escalante
Mountaineering Instructor 2002-2008
Dan earned his B.A. in outdoor recreation from Western State College in 2000. He has served the Colorado Outward Bound School, University of Colorado Boulder, Crested Butte Mountain Guides and other organzations over the years. Dan is know for as a great climber and world traveler, along with his wide range of work experience, his sense of humor, and his ability to lead and inspire others.
Alan Bernholt z
Mountaineering Instructor 2006-2008
Multi-Pitch Rock Instructor 2005
Alan is a life long climber, guide, business owner and the Mayor of Crested Butte. Alan has guided all over the world including Africa, Europe and Alaska. including Along with Alan's many talents, he has a great sense of humor and is an excellent instructor and guide. Alan is a certified Ski Mountianeering Guide through the AMGA.
Laura Chase
Rock Climbing Instructor 2004-2007
Laura earned her BA from Western State College in 2003 before joining the North American Mobility Program on exchange with a guiding company in Central Mexico. Laura has worked and traveled all overt the world including Nepal and Argentina. Laura is an excellent leader, and teahcer and she's and a heck of a nice person. Laura is a certified Top-Rope Guide through the AMGA.
Jayson Simons-Jones
Rock Climbing Instructor 2005-200
Jayson has worked for many years for Outward Bound, Crested Butte Mountain Guides and Wilderness Medicine Institute. Jayson is an excellent teacher and guide. When Jayson isn't working, he travels the west to climb and ski. Jayson is a certified Top-Rope Guide through the AMGA and the owner of Crested Butte Mountain Guides.
