Western Spirit Cycling Adventures
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 ABOUT OUR GUIDES AND STAFF  

"The guides were the pinnacle: they were professional, happy, relaxed, intuitive, respectful, confident, personable, hilarious, and truly beautiful people who dutifully laughed at my jokes. True champions at what they do."

Jane Douglas, March 2007

Angela Houghton
Moab, Utah

"Angela rocks! She is so much fun to be around and very professional at the same time."

Angela riding her mtn bike
Angela riding with her dog Rooster
Angela kissing her bike
Angela snowboarding
Angela at work

On the trail

Riding with Rooster

XOXOXO

Winter fun

at work


Anne Clare Erickson
Moab, Utah

"Was very helpful in helping me select a trip based on my technical and physical abilities. She's the best."

Ace in the mountains
Ace dressed up
Ace backpacking
Ace ready to go skiing
Ace and Paul

Right at home.

On the town.

Backpacking.

Ready for the slopes.

Partying with Paul.


Ashley Korenblat
Moab, Utah

"Is saving the world through cycling. Where would we be without her?"

Ashley riding her mtn bike
Ashley camping
Ashley with Kip
Ashley at the Beach
 

Right at home

camping

with Kip

Redwoods beach



Ben Lyman
Portland, Oregon

"Is well-organized, friendly and a good cyclist."

Ben Lyman
Ben Lyman
Ben Lyman
   

Happy

Zion

Oregon



Chuck Hewitt
Eagle, Colorado

"Is an awesome biker with a great ability to teach. His knowledge of the area makes you revere the land you were treading on."

Chuck Hewitt on his bike
Chuck Mountain Biking
Jumping his mountain bike
Guiding a tour
On Jackson's Trail

little and the Grand

at home

hucker

happy guiding

Jackson's Trail



Emily Heikkinen
Vail, Colorado

"Has a great attitude and makes the trip fun for everyone. She is always so positive, friendly and hard working."

Emily serving dinner at the badlands Emily happy as can be In Idaho Time for Cocktails

bon apetite

the Badlands

dishwashing outfit

Idaho

cocktail hour



Emily Niehaus
Moab, Utah

"Vivacious and sharp with a wicked sense of humor.What's NOT to love about WSC's bookkeeper?"

Emily face shot
Emily relaxing after work
Emily on the river
Emily backpacing
Emily and some hay

Not just a numbers cruncher

post work relaxing

on the river

backpacking

What the hay?



Erik Proano
Edwards, Colorado

"Is very personable, friendly and helpful."

Erik Proano
Erik Proano
Erik Proano
Erik Proano
 

Classy guy

Biking's fun!

Got Milk?

Yeah you do!

 


George Keyes
Moab, Utah

"Outstanding! He has great biking knowledge as well as a professional attitude with a casual flavor."

George on the Rocks
Hula Hooping
Mt. Hood Guides
The guys
 

Right at home.

boys can hula too

Mt Hood guides

new schwag

 


Heather DeManigold
Asheville, North Carolina

"Is hard-working and good natured; always full of fun and chipper."

Heather kicking back
Tsali North Carolina
Long Deserved Drink
Riding in the Redwoods
New haircut

Right at home.

Tsali, NC

w/a cold one!

In the Redwoods

Ooo la la!



Jason Konigsberg
Big Sky, Montana

"Is always of good cheer, a great mountain biker, superbly organized and professional."

Jason in the mountains
Cooking Brownies
Doing a little navigating
Wintertime
Biking in Crested Butte

In the mountains

brownies up!

Navigating

Winter calling

Crested Butte



Jess Reilly
Moab, Utah

"Has high energy and was very helpful in teaching descending skills and techniques."

Jess laughing
Jess as one of Charlie's angels
Jess at a mardi gras party
Jess riding
horseback riding in Mexico

Happy

Charlie's angel

Mardi gras

doin' it in pink

good times in Mexico



John Humphries
Ophir, Colorado

"Has good people skills and offers great mountain biking tips."

John and Elizabeth in the wildflowers
Taking some photos
     

John & Elizabeth

Artist at work

     


John Miner
Park City, Utah

"Is a tireless worker, going from sun up to sun down. He is a salt of the earth guy and the best guide I've ever had on any trip."

John changing a tire
Bustin' out the guitar!
Doing a little cooking
Brian Head Utah
faceshot of Johnny

Right at home.

if you're lucky

Cookin'

Brian Head break

off the trail



Josh Coffin
Nederland, Colorado

"Is easy going, knowledgeable and fun. He is a good guacamole maker."

Josh Coffin's Coffee
Josh Coffin
Josh Coffin
Josh Coffin
Josh Coffin

Good Morning!

Josh & friends

side view

side view again

riding



Leah Fein
Moab, Utah

"Is friendly, responsive and a great cook."

closeup of Leah
Leah riding on the White Rim Trail
Leah at the finish line
Looking Intrigued
Laughing

Leah

Riding in Pink

at the finish line

Archeologist look

Laughin'



Mark Howe
Moab, Utah

"Is very capable, fun and friendly."

Mark on the big bike
Mark and his guitar
Mark on his bike
Having a brewski
Ready to snorkel

Riding a BIG bike

Strumming a guitar

Ready to ride

Enjoying the campfire

Looking for fish



Mark Sevenoff
Moab, Utah

"Is A-1, very professional, and fun to travel with."

Mark's Sunglasses
Costume party
Kip in the La Sal's
The guys being funny
Mark wearing some sassy shades

sassy shades

costume?...

Kip in the La Sals

why Mark quit guiding

more sassy shades



Mary Dishman
Durango, CO

"My son loved playing cards with Mary. She's a wonderful role model, pleasant to be around, and
always looking on the bright side."


Mary on the trail
Mary enjoying some lettuce
Mary jumping
Mary smiling
 

On the trail.

Thumbs up for lettuce.

Hip Hip Hooray!

All smiles

 


Melissa Fletcher
So. Cal.

"Is a warm, friendly human being with a backbone of professionalism."

Melissa Racing
Melissa and guest on Cinnamon Pass
Melissa in the great outdoors
On Thunder Mountain!
Rafting in Costa Rica

Melissa racing

w/ WSC guest on Cinnamon Pass

the new office

on Thunder Mountain

success in Costa Rica



Noah Keller
Park City, Utah

"Is approachable and always responded to guests' questions positively and cheerfully. He is an expert and fun to be with."

Noah Keller
Noah Keller
Noah Keller
   

In the high country

In the office

CLOSE-up

   


Pablo Johnson
Moab, Utah

"Pablo is accommodating, thoughtful and entertaining."

Wheelie
In the Ruins
Face shot of Pablo
another face shot of Pablo another face shot of Pablo

Right at home.

In the ruins...

all

smiles

keeping the bikes rolling



Peter Lindsay
Vail, Colorado

"Peter's advice on bike riding and maintenance was very helpful and he is an excellent chef."

Peter Lindsay of Vail
       

Smilin' Pete!

     


Rachel Schmidt
Flagstaff, Arizona

"Works hard and always has a smile on her face. She has the patience of a saint and a joy for the outdoors."

Rachel Schmidt of Flagstaff
Rachel on the trail
     

Our quintessential guide

On the trail

     


Scott Davis
Flagstaff, Arizona

"Is friendly, supportive and interesting."

Scott Davis is a Stud
Scott is always a jokester
     

Colorado Trail

Lemme tell you a joke

     


Sheri Scouten
Moab, Utah

"Is very helpful and made the difference in helping choose a trip."

Sheri in the cube
Smiling in the Grand Canyon
Halloween 2008
Sheri on the River
Cataract Canyon: No Fear!

Office Sheri

Outside Sheri

Green eyed Sheri

Boating Sheri

No Fear Sheri



Simon Stewart
Fruita, Colorado...or really Ireland

"Is a highly competent leader, is terrific at bicycle maintenance and has a great sense of humor. "

Simon in Yellowstone
South America
Smiling on a bike
The great outdoors chef
Having fun in Crested Butte

Yellowstone

South America

A road ride fix

mechanic/chef

Crested Butte



Sue Weis
Bend, Oregon

"Is professional, personable and kind. She's the best!"

At the hot springs in Idaho
Riding in Yellowstone
cookin up a storm
Fun times in Argentina
Hello Sue!

Idaho hot springs

Yellowstone thermals

Cookin' up somethin' good!

Argentina

Sue



Tim Bateman
Asheville, North Carolina

"Is engaging, charismatic, intelligent, knowledgeable and witty."

Pisgah Singletrack
Tim enjoying the view
Tim's buddy!
Doing a little hula hooping!
Tim's all smiles

Pisgah rules

enjoying the view

best friend

hula hooping

all smiles



Tonya Troxler
Moab, Utah

"Tonya is the bomb!"

Tonya's soil scientist life
Tonya eating poutine
Tonya surfing a big wave in Canada
Kenya - Oh what a feeling
Kayak nose wheelie

Soil scientist life

Yum, yum... poutine

Surfin' a big wave

Oh what a feeling!

Water nose wheelie



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