Leadership Team
Meet the Highland Camps leadership team! Dave, Kaela, Kevin, Ben, and Sam work year-round to bring your camper the best possible experience at Summer Ride and Ayr Academy.
FAVORITE TRAIL
Fancy Feast
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Trying to keep up with three young boys is both an ultimate joy and a challenge I look forward to every day. I’ve become quite the referee, haha. Spending time and watching them figure out life are my favorite things to do!
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
All the staff and campers getting together to create lifelong memories.
FAVORITE TRAIL
Coastal Cruise
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Freeride Skiing and Ski Coaching
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Seeing campers and staff make new friends, have new experiences, and have fun!
FAVORITE TRAIL
Chairlift Rides
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
I enjoy being a hairstylist on the side and spending time with my family and pets.
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Seeing all of the smiling faces of our new and returning campers.
FAVORITE TRAIL
Cat’s Paw
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Ski
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Getting to spend more time around the mountain, it’s such a cool community!
Ayr Academy Coaches
Get to know some of our Ayr Academy coaches! Ayr Academy is a weeklong summer camp for riders ages 11 to 16. Lead Coaches are assigned their own riding group every week. Our Senior Coaches and Guest Pros will float from group to group throughout the session!
FAVORITE TRAIL
NE Style
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
I like to work out when I am not on the bike
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
I’m excited to ride some laps with everyone this summer!
FAVORITE TRAIL
Power Hour
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Hanging out with my cat
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Traveling, riding, racing, and hanging out with great people non-stop!!
FAVORITE TRAIL
King Kong
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Motocross
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Looking forward to Red Bull Rampage later this season!!
FAVORITE TRAIL
Anything that flows
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Playing guitar, training gymnastics, and reading
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Getting stoked!
FAVORITE TRAIL
NE Style
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Work with cars
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Learning new tricks in the HTC
FAVORITE TRAIL
Victory Lap at Highland
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Fixing random things
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Finding out how much more I can learn about riding
FAVORITE TRAIL
Hellion
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Snowboarding
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Trail rides with my son
FAVORITE TRAIL
Freeride at Burke Mountain
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Skiing and backcountry touring, as well as tinkering with cars
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Meeting new riders and helping them reach their goals while having fun in the process!
FAVORITE TRAIL
HTC / Meadows End
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Skiing
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Night HTC sessions with the riders
FAVORITE TRAIL
I Street
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Fly Fishing
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Getting to ride Highland!
FAVORITE TRAIL
Fort Hill at Thunder Mountain
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Skiing and hanging out with my dog
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Hitting big jumps
FAVORITE TRAIL
NE Style
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Skiing
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
I’m super excited to spend a bunch of time on the bike and to spread the passion for mountain biking with all the campers!
FAVORITE TRAIL
ODB
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Skiing and backpacking!
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Meeting new people and watching everyone improve!
FAVORITE TRAIL
The Colorado Trail
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Taking photos while traveling to new places.
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Getting inspiration from other riders and learning about the trails at Highland.
FAVORITE TRAIL
Horseface
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Videography
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
I’m super excited to travel in my van and explore more riding spots this summer!
FAVORITE TRAIL
Bone Saw
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Go out on the lake with friends
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Coaching some great kids!!!
FAVORITE TRAIL
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Summer Ride Coaches
Get to know some of our Summer Ride coaches! Summer Ride is a three-day summer camp program for riders ages 8 to 13. All riding groups will have their very own Lead Coach, and our Senior Coaches will float between groups throughout the session.
FAVORITE TRAIL
Fancy Feast
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Snowboarding
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Rippin’ bikes!
FAVORITE TRAIL
NE Style
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Photography
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
The warm weather and riding all day!
FAVORITE TRAIL
Full NE Style or Hellion
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Climbing
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
I am super excited to ride bikes this summer
FAVORITE TRAIL
My backyard trail build
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Rock Climbing
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
Getting to ride Highland every day and learning new tricks!
FAVORITE TRAIL
Pirates Cove
FAVORITE THING TO DO THAT’S NOT MOUNTAIN BIKING
Working as a firefighter/AEMT, rock climbing, and snowboarding
MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS SUMMER
I’m most excited to just get out on the hill with a bunch of stoked kids and have fun! I’m looking forward to being able to share some of what I have learned throughout my years of riding and help everybody progress and gain confidence both on and off the bike.