From left to right, Rick Paradis, Annie Bellerose, Laura Waterman, Val Stori, Julia Gorren, and Mary Margaret Sloan

Mary Margaret Sloan worked for American Hiking Society from 1995 - 2005, and served as President for the last five years. She is currently the Alumni Director for the Student Conservation Association in Charlestown, NH.

Laura Waterman was married to Guy for nearly 30 years. They undertook the trail maintenance and stewardship of the Franconia Ridge in New Hampshire's White Mountains in 1980. It was through this work of nearly two decades that they formed a close attachment to the Alpine areas of the Northeast, which became central in their lives and in their writing. The books they wrote together on the mountain history and environmental issues of the Northeast include Backwood Ethics and Wilderness Ethics. Laura now resides in East Corinth, Vermont.

Val Stori is currently a part-time student at the Vermont Law School and a trail consultant for the Rivendell Interstate School District and the Rivendell Trails Association. Previously, Val worked for several non-profits and educational institutions including the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the Green Mountain Club, and the Wildlands Program.

Jeff Lougee is the Mount Washington Valley Program Manager for The Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire. Prior to joining The Nature Conservancy in 1999, Jeff worked for the Adirondack Mountain Club and the Green Mountain Club as a Summit Steward. He still relishes time above tree line, and can occasionally be found with his field guide and hand lens somewhere on the Presidential Range.

Mathew Cox learned at an early age to appreciate and respect the natural environment. A Michigan native, he enjoyed camping, hiking and winter sports. Since relocating to New England in 2000, his involvement with environmental preservation and conservation activities, including the Waterman Fund board, have focused on community education and fundraising. He currently works as executive director of a statewide nonprofit organization serving children and families.

Rick Paradis lives in Middlesex, Vermont in the shadows of Hunger Mountain with his wife Susan and daughter Emma Rose. He works at the University of Vermont where he directs the Natural Areas Center and is a member of the faculty in the Environmental Program. Rick's research focus is on comparative mountain landscapes with recent work comparing the history and conservation of the mountains here in New England with the Highlands of Scotland. His interests include wandering remote mountain landscapes, kayaking, skiing, photography and eating pies.

Rick Sayles has been an outdoor enthusiast since his camping days as a boy scout. Recently settled in New England, he is now looking forward to being able to spend more time on the trails. When he isn't outdoors, he usually can be found running his financial consulting business.

Annie Bellerose, formerly a steward on Guy and Laura's homestead Barra, has worked for the Appalachian Mountain Club, the Adirondack Mountain Club, and The Hulbert Outdoor Center.

Julia Goren is a former Botany Steward for the Adirondack High Peaks Summit Steward program. She worked for the Adirondack Mountain Club from 2004-07 as a naturalist, botany steward, and educator. Currently she is the regional educator for the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development.