Western Spirit Cycling Adventures
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 ABOUT OUR GUIDES AND STAFF  

"This was my fifth trip and I always think my next guides can't be as good as the previous ones. But lo and behold. they always are."

Danny Pickar, August 2005

Angela Houghton
Moab, Utah

"Angela is the epitome of compassion and grace...and WOW, can this lady ride!"

Angela Houghton on the trail
Angela with her dog Rooster
Angela Kissing her bike
Angela in the snow
 

On the trail

Riding with Rooster

XOXOXO

Winter fun

 


Anne Clare Erickson
Moab, Utah

"Anne Clare is the glue that holds us all together!"

Ace in the mountains
Ace dressed up and ready to go out on the town
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

Ashley is a Mountain Bike Hall of Fame-r. We are so proud!

Ashley Korenblat Sevenoff
Ashley and Mark
Life on a string
Ashley with Kip
Redwoods Beach

Right at home.

w/baby to be.

w/o baby to be.

Mommy with Kip

Redwoods beach.



Ben Lyman
Portland, Oregon

"Our guide Ben was great! He is well-rounded, interesting, knowledgeable, and amusing."

Ben Lyman
Ben Lyman
Ben Lyman
   

Happy

Zion

Oregon



Ben Mauze
Moab, UT

"I was really impressed with Ben's combination of boyish enthusiasm and maturity. His ability
to share his true love and knowledge of the Canyonlands area, as well as his passion for mountain
biking and the outdoors, was also really impressive."

Ben Mauze wallride
Ben Mauze faceshot
Ben Mauze big air
Ben Mauze enjoying some watermelon
 

Wall Ridin'

Smilin'

Big Dropin'

Chowin'



Chuck Hewitt
Eagle, Colorado

"Chuck is extremely knowledgeable and willing to share. He is in his niche and is a true leader."

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

"Emily was a fun, natural leader, which was no small task with our group. What a gem!"

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

"Eric was great, informative and helpful; 1st class in every detail."

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

"Heather has a fun personality and definitely made our trip memorable."

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

"Jason was very encouraging - always telling us how great we were doing, how hard core we were. Whether or not it was true, it was very motivating."

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

"Pretty-in-pink with an infectious, devilish laugh, as if to challenge us with her adorableness, her softness, her pleated skirts and willingness to play Florence Nightingale, stemming the flow of blood from mishaps. Only to be skunked by her pink power."

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

"John provides an atmosphere of fun, confidence and expertise on the trail."

John and Elizabeth in the wildflowers
Taking some photos
     

John & Elizabeth

Artist at work

     


John Miner
Park City, Utah

"Johnny was outstanding; his guitar playing and singing was awesome."

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

"Josh is friendly, patient, skilled and gracious."

Josh Coffin's Coffee
Josh Coffin
Josh Coffin
   

Good Morning!

Josh & friends

side view

   


Kyle Stansbury
Durango, Colorado

"Kyle is full of life and his playful spirit was a real treat for the kids."

Kyle Stansbury
Kyle in his ski racing duds
Kyle exploring heaven on Earth
Kyle filling up on some good Yukon water
Kyle in a far away land

Kyle

Skiing anyone?

Exploring

in the Yukon

Relaxing



Leah Fein
Moab, Utah

"Leah made sure to help everyone and make our experience a fun one."

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

"Mark is a Jedi, enough said."

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

"What can you say about Sevy? He made us laugh while suffering up the climbs."
Kip Sevenoff is only two months old in this picture.


Mark's Sunglasses
Costume party
Kip in the La Sal's
The guys being funny
Mark and Ashley

sassy shades

costume?...

Kip in the La Sals

why Mark quit guiding

family



Matt Koons
Flagstaff, Arizona

"Matt's humor was a great bonus! He was always in great spirits, talkative and motivational."

Happy Cook Matt Koons
In the Grand Canyon
cookin' up a storm
   

Happy Guide

Grand Canyon

Cookin' up a storm

   


Melissa Fletcher
So. Cal.

"Melissa was pleasant, hard-working and made every effort to make the trip enjoyable for everyone."

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

"Noah was a cheerful and laid-back addition to the trip; his pleasant demeanor and good sense of humor were much appreciated."

Noah Keller
Noah Keller
     

In the high country

In the office

     


Pablo Johnson
Moab, Utah

"Pablo's strengths are his personality, calm demeanor, and cooking. He gave us great technical riding advice."

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

"Pete was so much fun; always smiling and laughing, even up the steep hills!"

Peter Lindsay of Vail
       

Smilin' Pete!

     


Pete Miers
Tucson, Arizona

"Pete was terrific -- funny, sensitive, thoughtful, observant, and safety conscious. He has extensive knowledge about geology."

Pete on Gooseberry Mesa
Pete and a friend laughing
Biking around the woods
Hi Mom!
Kit Stryker

Gooseberry Mesa

Pete & friend

Single speeding

Meet Mom

Kit Stryker



Rachel Schmidt
Flagstaff, Arizona

"Rachel has an excellent attitude and is very fun to be around! She took care of everyone, no matter their level of expertise."

Rachel Schmidt of Flagstaff
Rachel on the trail
     

Our quintessential guide

On the trail

     


Scott Davis
Flagstaff, Arizona

"Scott was personable, competent, well-organized and a great storyteller."

Scott Davis is a Stud
Scott is always a jokester
     

Colorado Trail

Lemme tell you a joke

     


Sheri Scouten
Moab, Utah

"Sheri's preemptive strategy and on-the-fly thinking keep WSC's trains running smooth and on time. She's got a great laugh, too!"

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

Moab's way about town.

Where'd I put my beer?

Grand Canyon

Happy in the cube!

Cataract Canyon: No Fear!



Simon Stewart
Fruita, Colorado...or really Ireland

"Simon is a gnarly rider, has a great personality and is a true character. A real Irish Bodhisattva. "

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

"Does Sue ever have a bad day? Is her smile always there? She has a great attitude with abundant enthusiasm. She's also a real ripper on a bike!"

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

"Tim is a laid-back southerner, comfortable with himself, being who he is, where he is, always in the moment. His disarming smile is a peek into his soul and quiet strength."

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 our newest office addition. She is calm, cool, collected, and will be helping us ensure the trains run on time and the website is up to date."

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

Past life as a soil scientist

Yum, yum... poutine

Surfin' a big wave

Oh what a feeling!

Water nose wheelie



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