Lori Heath
Meet Dan Renfrow, a Foothills Backcountry and Frontcountry Trail Run leader and lead instructor for the Introduction to Trail Running: Fastpacking Course. Dan has been recognized for his leadership and contributions to the Foothills Branch in 2022 with Super Volunteer, Key Instructor, and Key Leader award badges.
WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO THE MOUNTAINEERS?
I've been a member of The Mountaineers for quite a while, but I became much more involved when I discovered that Foothills had a Trail Running program. We have so many beautiful places in Washington and a relatively short season to access the backcountry. Trail running allows me to get to many amazing places!
WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR FAVORITE VOLUNTEER MEMORIES WITH THE MOUNTAINEERS?
I very much enjoy giving back through stewardship, helping runners build knowledge and experience, providing motivation to get out on the trails during short and dark winter days, and supporting the larger trail running community during trail races. Last year I worked to offer a Fastpacking course which combines trail running and ultralight backpacking and I'm excited to do it again this year.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITIES AND PLACES IN THE PNW BACKCOUNTRY?
In addition to trail running, you'll also find me sailing, kayaking, cycling, and competing in summer and winter biathlon events. I appreciate the friendships I have built with the Mountaineers and our uniting love of the outdoors.
Interested in Fastpacking? Sign up for Dan's upcoming Introduction to Trail Running: Fastpacking Course. Registration opens April 1.
