Western havin' a ball!

By Anne Izard on June 26, 2016

Everyone had a great time exploring Chaco canyon, it was cloudy and cool, the perfect weather for hiking. The second day the group did The Big Loop, during this hike they saw two houses, and some colored lizards. They also got to see and explore Pleublo Bonito, the largest house in Chaco National Park, the group had such an amazing time.

Once the group finished up with Chaco canyon they moved right into planning for their next adventure. This was done by and wild and crazy trip to the supermarket where the group was able to plan the rest of their meals. After preparation was complete, the group drove to Silverton. When they got there, the crew enjoyed a relaxing afternoon by Little Molas lake. When they finished up swimming they moved into setting up camp by south mineral next to the creek. It was a beautiful campsite. Everyone in western is so excited for the adventures to come and can’t wait to hike the Anvil loop in Soda Gulch.

Anne Izard

Anne has worked at Green River over the years at summer camp, expeditions, and the school programs as a counselor, expedition leader, mentor, and program director. Anne’s related camp experiences include working as a counselor and program assistant at Camp Ton-A-Wandah in North Carolina, an expedition leader for Wilderness Ventures and an environmental educator and expedition leader for the Teton Science School. Prior to returning home to GRP, Anne was the Director of Education for the Mountain Studies Institute in Silverton, Colorado. Anne and her husband, Steve, are both actively engaged in the American Camp Association, The Association of Environmental Education, and The North Carolina Youth Camp Association. When Anne is not working, she can be found trail running, paddling, cycling, or backcountry skiing with her husband Steve, their sons, Phen and Hawkins,daughter, Alida,and golden retriever, Irie Bird!