Longs Peak: The Diamond

OUR VOLUNTEER LEADERS personally evaluate and plan every hike and outdoor program. Leaders are always happy to discuss specific hikes and trips outlined in this brochure to help you choose those appropriate to your fitness level. All leaders are experienced hikers, cyclists, and outdoors people, certified by SOLO in Wilderness First Aid and CPR, and trained in Outdoor Leadership Skills by the Appalachian Mountain Club.

LEADERS:

Judy Brooks

Coordinator and Leader.
Judy has worked with the program for 12 years.
Hiking, biking, golf and skiing have been part of her life for the past 20 years. Judy has AMC as well as other organizationˇs leader experience. She managed corporate travel for Coleco Industries, Inc. and travel activities for other business entities.

Leo Pon

Leader.
Leo has been a hiking and biking leader for Outdoor Adventures for 11 years. He is a Firefighter Paramedic, a certified Wilderness EMT and an Alumnus of the Colorado Outward Bound School and NOLS. He is also an instructor at AMC Mountain Leadership School and a Cycling Instructor for the League of American Bicyclists.

Sue Wightman
Leader.
A passionate hiker for over 22 years and a hiking leader with Outdoor Adventures for 21. She enjoys hiking internationally as well as domestically.

Andy Ouellette

Leader.
Andy has been a hiking, cycling and skiing leader for 10 years. He is a retired firefighter, CPR instructor and retired Connecticut Fire Academy Director of Training; Andy is an active person and enjoys all outdoor sports.

Doug Atwell

Leader.
Doug has been an Outdoor Adventurer leader for four years and is an experienced hiker and cyclist. He is a CT-AMC hike leader and a former East of the River Co-chair. Doug is a retired corporate purchasing manager.

Jo Ann Hewett

Leader.
Jo Ann has been enthusiastically cycling, hiking, skiing and paddling for many years. She has been a leader for two years and enjoys the opportunity to share her love of travel and outdoor activity. Jo Ann is a retired corporate IT professional and former science teacher.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE TRAILS!

Judy Brooks	Coordinator and Leader. Judy has worked with the program for 12 years. Hiking, biking, golf and skiing have been part of her life for the past 20 years. Judy has AMC as well as other organizationˇs leader experience. She managed corporate travel for Coleco Industries, Inc. and travel activities for other business entities.
Leo Pon	Leader. Leo has been a hiking and biking leader for Outdoor Adventures for 11 years. He is a Firefighter Paramedic, a certified Wilderness EMT and an Alumnus of the Colorado Outward Bound School and NOLS. He is also an instructor at AMC Mountain Leadership School and a Cycling Instructor for the League of American Bicyclists.
Sue Wightman	Leader. A passionate hiker for over 22 years and a hiking leader with Outdoor Adventures for 21. She enjoys hiking internationally as well as domestically.
Andy Ouellette	Leader. Andy has been a hiking, cycling and skiing leader for 10 years. He is a retired firefighter, CPR instructor and retired Connecticut Fire Academy Director of Training; Andy is an active person and enjoys all outdoor sports.
Doug Atwell	Leader. Doug has been an Outdoor Adventurer leader for four years and is an experienced hiker and cyclist. He is a CT-AMC hike leader and a former East of the River Co-chair. Doug is a retired corporate purchasing manager.
Jo Ann Hewett	Leader. Jo Ann has been enthusiastically cycling, hiking, skiing and paddling for many years. She has been a leader for two years and enjoys the opportunity to share her love of travel and outdoor activity. Jo Ann is a retired corporate IT professional and former science teacher.