Ryan Hammes
Director of Outdoor Education

rhammes@coloradocollege.edu
(719) 389-8131

Ryan began working for Colorado College as the Director of Outdoor Education in 2012. He has taught courses in outdoor pedagogy and been published for his work in adventure education and rock climbing. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master of Science in Adventure Education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. His extensive outdoor certifications include: technical rock climbing, avalanche analysis, backcountry skiing, and wilderness medicine. Ryan is active with the American Mountain Guides Association and the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education.

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Rachael Abler
Associate Director of Outdoor Education

rabler@coloradocollege.edu
(719) 389-6803

Rachael began working for Colorado College Outdoor Education in 2015. Previously, she was the coordinator of the Outdoor Recreation Program at Colorado School of Mines, and has worked for various other outdoor organizations in both Colorado and Michigan. Rachael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Education from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Recreation, Sport and Tourism with an emphasis in Outdoor Programming from the University of Illinois. Her greatest passions for outdoor programming are providing first time experiences for student participants, and training student trip leaders to lead their peers in areas of hiking, camping, skiing, biking, paddling, climbing, and more.

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VACANT
Assistant Director of Outdoor Education

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VACANT
Outdoor Education Inclusion & Field Specialist

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Kacie Bell
Outdoor Education & Ritt Kellogg Memorial Fund Coordinator

kbell@coloradocollege.edu
(719) 389-6803

Kacie began working for Colorado College Outdoor Education in 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies and political science from Gonzaga University. Previously, she has worked in outdoor education as an Outward Bound instructor, raft guide, ski patroller (W-EMT), and in programming roles for multiple collegiate programs. Kacie has a passion for training student leaders and providing unique opportunities for students to find personal and communal growth outdoors. Kacie enjoys spending time in community and challenging herself while backpacking, rafting, skiing, climbing and mountain biking.

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