Flagstaff Hut Crew

 

Jada W. >>

Hi, I am Jada from Minnesota, where we like to use our 10,000 lakes for ice skating.

- If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I would go trail running in Montana, hiking in the Swiss alps, and exploring in Thailand.
- Choose a movie title for the story of your life. Second Breakfast
- Can you play any instruments? I can sing, but I would love to learn to play the harmonica
- If you could have any superpower, which would you choose? Teleportation
- What book have you gifted most? I would definitely gift A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
- What did you want to be when you grew up? A ballerina
- Where is your favorite place to adventure in Maine? Acadia in the fall
- What method of people-powered travel do you prefer? Running, followed by nordic skiing
- What is your favorite feature about the Huts? The cozy fireplace

Phillip K. >>

Hi, I am Philip from (Earth) where we all like to (breath oxygen)
1b) Hi, I am Philip from (Boston) where we all like to (row)
1c) Hi, I am Philip from (Florida) where we all like to (hide from the sun)
1d) Hi, I am Philip from (Olympia) where we all like to (dance in puddles)
1e) Hi, I am Philip from (Australia) where we all like to (box kangaroos)

- If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
Tough one. I haven't been to Western Australia yet, so probably start in Perth and work my way west from there.
- Choose a movie title for the story of your life. Forward Unto Dawn
- Can you play any instruments? Trombone and violin
- If you could have any superpower, which would you choose? Immortality. I consider myself invested in the success of humanity, why not find out where it's going?
- What book have you gifted most? How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu
- What did you want to be when you grew up? Helicopter Pilot
- Where is your favorite place to adventure in Maine? The Allagash River in northern Maine. I've paddled it twice now, and at some point I plan to do the whole trek in a day.
- What method of people-powered travel do you prefer? Probably a tie between rowing and canoeing.
- What is your favorite feature about the Huts? Hot showers. Always the hardest thing to find when camping.

Kelley B. >>

Hi, I am Kelley originally from Lisbon, Maine where we all like to drink Moxie soda but I've spent the last year or so running a CSA program for an organic farm in Vermont.

- If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I would travel to the Alps or Iceland
- The movie adaptation if my life would most accurately be called: Anything for a T-shirt
- Can you play a musical instrument? I can play a pretty mean wood block, but have no true musical calling.
- If I could have any super power I would love to be able to fly, it's harmless to others, and would give the ultimate freedom.
- What book have you gifted the most? A prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving.
- What did you want to be when you grew up? I really wanted to be a spy
- Where is your favorite place to adventure in Maine? Recently I've been exploring the different land trusts and preserves around the state. They're a great opportunity to get outside and avoid the crowds you'd see at more popular destinations.
- What method of people-powered travel do you prefer? In the summer you'll find me road biking or trail running. In the winter you'll find me skiing; downhill, alpine, touring, xc.
- What is your favorite feature about the Huts? How accessible and visitor friendly they are. The backcountry can be very intimidating, especially in the winter, to new comers and the huts give the experience of being out there off the grid without all the worry. They provide a great opportunity for people of all skill levels to experience Maines outdoors throughout every season.

Conor B. >>

Hi, I am Conor from Ellicott City Maryland where we all like to eat steamed crabs and watch the Baltimore Orioles.

- If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I would love to kayak the Everglades.
- Choose a movie title for the story of your life. Lost in Translation
- Can you play any instruments? I can play the Irish fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and banjolele.
- If you could have any superpower, which would you choose? Picking up on all social cues
- What book have you gifted most?  Moby Dick
- What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a farmer when I grew up.
- Where is your favorite place to adventure in Maine? I love climbing Mount Katahdin.
- What method of people-powered travel do you prefer? Sea kayaking
- What is your favorite feature about the Huts? Their remoteness in nature

Megan W. >>

Hi, I am Megan from Rhode Island where we all like to eat chowder, clam cakes and Del’s Lemonade.

- If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Exploring in New Zealand
Choose a movie title for the story of your life: Moonrise Kingdom
Can you play any instruments? Nope, but if I could I would love to learn to play the guitar.
If you could have any superpower, which would you choose? The ability to communicate with animals.
What book have you gifted most? The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
What did you want to be when you grew up? A graphic designer
- Where is your favorite place to adventure in Maine? Acadia National Park-mountains and beaches in the same place!
What method of people-powered travel do you prefer? I love hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
What is your favorite feature about the Huts? The ability to offer visitors awesome food and lodging in a remote location!