by kayla | Jan 21, 2026
Nick grew up on the Jersey Shore in Point Pleasant. As a teenager, Nick struggled with addiction and his family life experienced considerable challenges as a result. His parents enrolled him at Summit Achievement when he was 16 years old, an experience that would have...
by kayla | Jan 21, 2026
Kirstin grew up in Wallingford, Connecticut. She cherished her summers at her family’s cottage near the Long Island Sound, boating, tubing, and building sand castles with her cousins. The beach is still her favorite place to go to feel a sense of serenity and...
by kayla | Jan 21, 2026
Kayleigh grew up in western Connecticut, where they played ice hockey in high school and enjoyed outdoor activities such as kayaking, snowboarding, and being out on the lake. Their first real big experience outdoors was when they embarked on a sea kayaking and...
by kayla | Jan 21, 2026
Olivia grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts, and spent her childhood roaming the woods behind her home. She also spent many weekends in central Vermont camping, swimming in rivers, and skiing. After graduating high school, Olivia went on her first backpacking trip,...
by kayla | Jan 21, 2026
Mike grew up on the North Shore of Massachusetts where he spent much of his time playing sports and in the ocean. His earliest experiences with wilderness were often with his family on fishing trips or ski vacations in the White Mountains. Mike attended Green Mountain...
