This episode takes you inside the Left Hand Outdoor Challenge (LHOC) — a free outdoor leadership and community engagement program designed for Boulder County high school students. Through monthly base camps and Saturday service challenges, LHOC gives teens hands-on experience in trail work, stewardship, winter survival skills, volunteerism, and outdoor careers.
Host Bethany Eveleth speaks with:
• Ranger Sully Tun-Ake — Program Coordinator• Julietta Rozin — former participant & current mentor• Ranger Sarah Andrews — Caribou Ranch• Ranger John Queen — Hall Ranch
They share stories of confidence-building, mentorship, identity, and the joy of seeing teens fall in love with nature — sometimes for the very first time.
If you enjoy this episode, please like, subscribe, and share. It helps more people discover the important work happening across our parks and open spaces.
📌 In this Episode:
- How LHOC empowers teens outdoors
- Monthly base camps + Saturday service challenges
- Hands-on skills: winter survival, trail work, first aid
- Building confidence, agency, and leadership
- Mentorship, squad structure, and belonging
- Exploring careers in natural resources
- Ride-alongs, job shadowing, career fairs
- Stories of transformation and returning participants
- Ranger perspectives from the early days
- Why community + stewardship matter in Boulder County
Original music, including the theme song and all transitional pieces, was composed and performed by Tim Ostdiek.
To learn more, visit: https://bouldercounty.gov/open-space/get-involved/left-hand-outdoor-challenge/
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