Our Staff
Kingfield Office
Wolfe Tone — Executive Director
Wolfe joined the Maine Huts & Trails story as executive director in September of 2018. Wolfe’s journey includes over three decades in land conservation leadership and linking science with partnerships to protect essential landscapes. This role represents to Wolfe the intersection of everything that is unique and special about Maine, particularly the opportunity to create […]
Sam Shirley — Youth and Community Program Manager
Growing up in northeastern Massachusetts, Sam fell in love with Maine during the summers spent at his family’s camp near Baxter State Park. In 2018, he moved to Farmington to attend college at the University of Maine Farmington, and instantly knew that he wanted to make the area his home. In 2022, he graduated UMF […]
Erika Johnson — Strategic Content and Marketing Manager
Erika grew up on the Maine coast and attended Maine College of Art for Photography. She got hooked on outdoor recreation as a lifestyle and has previously worked for photography agencies, ski and cycling shops, and most recently at LL Bean. The unique landscape and offerings of mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, and Nordic skiing convinced […]
Sami Hotchkiss — Guest Experience Manager
Sami grew up in New Hampshire, where she loved exploring outdoor recreation opportunities with her family and friends. These adventures sparked her passion for the outdoor industry, and she quickly realized she wanted to build a career doing what she loves. From 2019 to 2023, she attended UMF, where she graduated with a degree in […]
Catherine Casavant — Guest Support and Office Logistics
Catherine joined Maine Huts at the Flagstaff Lake Hut for summer 2023 caretaking. She keeps the cogs turning smoothly as Kingfield office support and reservation booking. Stop by and say hi!
Kat Ripley — Web Support and Integrations
Kat is a knowledgeable local who is helping out in the office with web and systems integrations. She is a Registered Maine Guide and Yoga instructor, and has been a regular fixture at the huts in both winter and summer seasons.
Operations
Seth Page — Director of Operations
Seth comes from a background as a training and safety manager in public transit. His love of mountain biking drove him to move up to the Northwestern Maine mountains in 2022. You won’t find Seth in the office, his time is spent out on snowmobiles in winter months and deep in the woods during the […]
Eliza Quinn — Assistant Winter Operations
Formerly a Winter Hut Staff during the 22/23 season, Eliza had so much fun she decided to return for winter 24/25! She is originally from Massachusetts but has remained in Western Maine doing seasonal work since her original stint with Maine Huts. On her off days she can be found in the Carrabassett Valley either […]
Tyler Douchette — Winter Grooming
A fixture at Maine Huts for years, Tyler plows and grooms the remote section of our trail system from the Halfway Yurt to beyond Flagstaff Hut. This section is known for no cell service, big snowfalls and varied terrain. It is a difficult job, and we are glad to have him around!
Bob Duport — Winter Gear Shuttler
Bob is our primary gear shuttle operator. He puts miles on the snowmobiles over the winter, ensuring guests bags arrive between the 50 miles connecting our huts. An experienced outdoorsman, he is a Registered Maine Guide and leads guided fly fishing trips in Maine, New York and Montana. Stop and say hi to him on […]