Joel Denney grew up amongst the sunny skies and sandy beaches of Southern California. Originally from Tustin, Joel spent some of his formative memories seeing views of the West from the window of his family RV. These camping trips would form the basis of his love for the outdoors and his passion for the environment. After High School, he worked as a Recreation Leader at a summer camp near Yosemite National Park, where he developed a yearning for a career in the outdoor industry. He would go on to obtain a bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies at Cal Poly Humboldt, nestled in the Redwood forests and rocky cliffs of Northern California.

After graduating during the height of the pandemic, Joel realized that getting a corporate job in a big city didn’t seem realistic, so he chose adventure and moved to Aspen, Colorado, to work on the lifts and learn how to ski. After some time at the Keystone Science School, Joel moved to Steamboat Springs in 2021, searching for community, adventure, and a career in Environmental Education. He enjoys skiing, camping, biking, hiking, reading books, and playing music.