Jane Philips

by Sarah Brooks | Jun 7, 2023

Jane Philips First Year at BOSS: 2022 Current Position: Instructor Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT Currently Resides In: Boulder, UT I came to BOSS because: I feel most content when I am living outdoors and I wanted to learn to do so with less. I teach at BOSS because:...

Rick Spicer

by Pam Furches | May 23, 2023

Rick Spicer First Year at BOSS: 2019 Current Position: Instructor Hometown: Fayetteville, AR Currently Resides In: Fayetteville, AR I came to BOSS because: BOSS has a deep heritage in the wilderness skills community and operates in a stunning backcountry setting. I...

Baret Bailey

by Eli | Jan 26, 2021

Baret Bailey First Year at BOSS: 2011 Current Position: Apprentice Instructor Hometown: Woodstock, Illinois Currently Resides In: Crystal Lake, Illinois I came to BOSS because: I came to BOSS because I wanted to improve my wilderness skills. I had backpacked for many...

Brad Hanson

by Eli | Jan 26, 2021

Brad Hanson First Year at BOSS: 2016 Current Position: Instructor Hometown: Klamath Falls, Oregon Currently Resides In: Las Cruces, NM I came to BOSS because: I came to BOSS to challenge myself in new ways. Prior to taking my 14 day field course, I had been an Outward...

Charlie DeTar

by Eli | Jan 26, 2021

Charlie DeTar First Year at BOSS: 2014 Current Position: Instructor, Board Member Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah Currently Resides In: Bozeman, Montana I came to BOSS because: I have always been obsessed by the desert, wilderness, and ancient people of Utah. BOSS...