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Kaitlin Koster '25
Hey, I'm Kaitlin! My favorite ways to be outside are hiking, caving, paddling, and climbing. I also love spending time reading or doing homework in my hammock!
Lauren Huffstetler '26
Hello Hello, I'm Lauren, and I'm the Junior Mountain Challenge Fellow. My favorite outdoor activities are rock climbing at the Obed and paddling along the many beautiful lakes surrounding campus. I stay active on campus by taking walks in the College Woods, and teaching yoga on our yoga deck.
Jonathan Yost '26
Hey, I’m Jonathan! As a member of the Maryville College cross country team, you can often find me running through the beautiful trails of the College Woods. On the weekends, you can find me starting my day with early morning sunrise hikes in the Smokies.
Riley Gaston '25
My name's Riley! I like to go hiking, climbing, camping and just generally hanging out around the mountains. I study mathematics and history and love facilitating ropes courses for Mountain Challenge.
Lily Petree '26
Hello, I’m Lily! My favorite outdoor activities include rock climbing, hiking (especially to swimming holes), paddle boarding, and just sitting in a hammock reading or talking with my friends. I also love to do boating activities like wakeboarding or wakesurfing!
Peter Dunham '26
Hi, I’m Peter! I’m a big fan of water sports, whether I’m riding jet skis at the lake or leading paddle trips. I also enjoy our outdoor rock climbing trips, where I can challenge myself and our participants.
Anna Price '26
Hello, I'm Anna! I love being outside, and my favorite activities are hiking and paddling. Most often I'm outdoors around campus ready for the next adventure with a camera or sketchbook in hand!
Chance Loveday '26
Hello there! I'm Chance. Some of my favorite ways to spend my time outside are trail running, hiking, biking, and rock climbing. I'm always searching for new ways to explore my surroundings and challenge myself. It's a literal 'breath of fresh air.'
Grace Rector '27
Hi I'm Grace, and I'm a Sophomore Mountain Challenge Fellow! I love to spend my time outdoors paddling and hiking. My coolest paddling experience was kayaking with manatees in Florida!
Brenden Dorcey '27
Hey there, I'm Dorcey! I take any chance I get to turn the outdoors into a playground. My favorite outdoor activities include climbing, hiking, biking, and mindfulness walks. I love meeting new people and having authentic conversations, so if you see me around, make sure to say hi!
JJ Khym '28
Hi, I'm JJ. I'm the Freshman Mountain Challenge Fellow. When I go outside, I like to go hiking, swimming, paddling, camping, biking, or whitewater rafting. I grew up hiking with my dad in Long Hunter State Park and going on camping trips with my scout troop. My favorite trip that I have ever been on is to Grimes Canoe Base in rural Tennessee.
Kimber LaRue '26
I'm Kimber! I'm a Transfer Mountain Challenge Fellow. I love to rock climb and paint nature in nature. If you see me in a tree on campus, say hi!
Lily Boyles '27
Heyyy, I'm Lily! I'm a Sophomore Mountain Challenge Fellow. I like to spend any chance I get outside, but a few of my favorite activities are rock climbing, hiking, and paddle boarding. I also love to hammock, or take a nice walk. The outdoors mean so much to me, and I am so thankful to be able to live in such a beautiful place.
Kaitlyn Smith '27
Bio coming soon
Trace Witter '27
Hi I’m Trace! I'm a Transfer Mountain Challenge Fellow. I love everything about the outdoors! Some of my favorite activities are hiking, hunting, fishing, and swimming! I stay active on campus by walking through the beautiful College Woods!
