STAFF

Joe Heinrichs - Director

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Dennis Roberts - Assistant Director

Andrew Shallcross- Program Coordinator

Andrew is our new Outdoor Adventure Program Coordinator. With a huge amount of experience in backpacking, rafting, and mountain biking he will be a great asset.

BRADY BLACK-River Trip Leader

As an Arizona native Brady has traveled Arizona waterways for most of his life. He brings this expertise and a vast knowledge of river equipment to Fort Tuthill for our varied river trips. His love of the "river life" is evident in his plans to be married in Utah's Cataract Canyon this spring. He also runs Moenkopi Riverworks which is a river equipment outfitter and guide service.

JASON HUGHES-River and Backpack Guide

Jason comes to Fort Tuthill via Grand Canyon National Park where he works on the trail maintenance crew. Originally from Wyoming,for the past 5 years Jason has spent every spare moment exploring Grand Canyon either by boat or by boot. He is known on Fort Tuthill trips as not only an accomplished boatman but a splendid fireside entertainer as well. Ask him to break out his box of instruments!

JOSH MACNAUGHTON-River and Backpack Guide

Josh brings many skills to our OAP trips, from culinary treats on a river trip to photography tips on a Havasu Falls backpack. He always makes the extra effort to ensure the best experience for our participants.An adventurous soul, Josh has explored many parts of North America from the seat of his kayak, spending significant time paddling in Alaska as well as the rivers of the Four-corners region. As a NAU Parks and Recreation student, Josh has always brought a fresh viewpoint to Fort Tuthill.

Deanna Sanderson-River Guide

Deanna is a great asset to Fort Tuthill OAP, she brings an enthusiasm which is contagious to all involved in one of our adventures. She is a great story teller and is a wealth of local knowledge from geology to Grand Canyon river lore. Deanna has spent time as a National Forest Service firefighting Hotshot,Grand Canyon River guide and is currently pursuing a GSI degree at NAU. A frequent traveler she has recently taken trips to South Africa, Costa Rica and the Caribbean. On our Lower Gorge river trips, Deanna is a favorite boatman because she really loves to" Go Big"!!!