by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People, Uncategorized
This year will be my fourth summer at Primitive Pursuits as an instructor. In my free time, I enjoy hiking with my dog, canoeing/kayaking, and other outdoor activities.
by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
Hi everyone ! My name is Sophie Reed. I am a junior at Cornell University studying mathematics. I play ultimate frisbee, love to exercise, and spend time outside with my friends. I also teach backpacking courses for Cornell Outdoor Education! I am so excited to be...
by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
Hallie grew up surrounded by nature in the Catskill Mountains before moving to Dryden, NY. She is very excited to be back at Primitive Pursuits for her second summer as a photojournalist. She is currently pursuing a Film Production degree at the Rochester Institute of...
by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
Pax was a camper at Primitive Pursuits a long time ago before becoming an MIT and then a Teen Assist! They are so excited to be returning as a counselor to spend their summer out in the woods. During the rest of the year they love making art, crafting, and playing...
by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
David is an experienced outdoor guide, seasoned chef, and passionate wilderness instructor who grew up and raised his family in the nearby Catskills. As a boy he loved lighting fires the hard way, cooking in smoke, sleeping out under the stars, and he still does....
