He is a member of the Friends of the Peak and has worked on
many trails in the Pikes Peak region.
He is an active Colorado Mountain Club member having served
on the Pikes Peak Group Council for several years as the lead Trip Leader. He has given instruction to members involving
navigation, camping, snow travel, and a little crevasse rescue. He was also
involved in the recent overhaul of the A Frame by the CMC.
During his employment with REI, he has been the go to
person for information on climbing Colorado’s 14ers. Answering questions while on the floor, but
also teaching classes in Winter Mountaineering, climbing 14ers and basic
camping classes.
Chris was actively involved as an adult Scout leader in
various positions with Tigers, Cubs, and Boy Scouts in the BSA at five
locations (including overseas) for 19 years with 3 of his sons earning their
Eagle Scout Award. He served as a Cub
Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader, Scout Patrol Advisor and Assistant Scoutmaster. He also earned his Woodbadge Award. He was also an Adult Leader for both a Sea
Base scout trip to the Bahamas and a Philmont Scout Ranch trip in New Mexico. |