"I just love Basecamp. They have all the best gear and an incredibly friendly, helpful team. The shop is large and open, so it's easy to shop and there's a 10/10 guarantee that someone will ask how they can help you. Thank you for being part of Laramie, Basecamp!"

"I live in Arizona and work in a ski shop, but my brother lives in Laramie and got a new ski setup this year meaning I wasn't able to help him get setup and fitted properly. My brother has a disability, and it is often hard to find gear that works with his disability. Base Camp did an incredible job helping him out and getting him set up with the right gear, and even paid to get his boots that he bought there fitted by another shop! I was blown away by how helpful and kind the staff at Base Camp is. It's rare to see staff that cares as much as the people here do. Great people and a great shop!"

As an avid Nordic skier, I am very excited to be a part of Basecamp and Fast Haus Ski & Bike as well as part of this thriving local community of skiers in Laramie! I did not grow up in a skiing family, I stumbled upon the sport of cross-country skiing as a freshman in high school. This discovery would shape the trajectory of my life. I quickly became interested in biathlon, a sport in which I competed until I was 21. At that point I had surgery that made it clear that my progress as an athlete was at its height. With this in mind, I moved on to instructing and coaching. This path lead me all the way to the US Biathlon National team coaching staff where I was lucky enough to travel the world as part of the World Cup and IBU Cup.

My downhill skiing experience started at the age of 22 at Bridger Bowl outside of Bozeman, MT. One of my first ever runs was Hidden Gully – amazing what a 22 year old will do! Since then, I have enjoyed my time skiing in Montana, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Utah. I also became an avid backcountry skier during my time in Utah. I’m excited to explore all that Wyoming has to offer!

In the summer you will find me backpacking, mountain biking and trail running, usually with my dog Stella tagging along. Just to add more options I see a paddleboard in my future!

I spent seven incredible years guiding adventures in Argentina, Patagonia, and Chile, cycled beautiful routes in Uruguay and Europe, volunteered in scientific research, and developed a passion for photography and travel while connecting with nature and new people. More than loving the mountains, I love helping others to experience adventure and bring them closer to nature.

Cait moved to Laramie for graduate school in 2018 and has stayed because of her love for the outdoors. Over the years, she realized her passion for the outdoors and helping others get outside, no matter their experience level. Outside of the shop, her and her dog, Hank, can be found bouldering or trail running in the summer and skiing or simply exploring the mountains in the winter.

Born in North Carolina and raised in Laramie, Nick loves to climb, road bike, and take advantage of the long ski season in the Snowy Range. He likes skiing park, backcountry and everything in between. Nick is studying art at the University of Wyoming with a focus in oil painting.

Originally from New York, Hudson made the move to the Laramie area this past year. In spring and summer months, Hudson loves hammock camping, biking, and hiking. Recently, he has gotten into cross country skiing and is building up his climbing skills.

Sarah was born and raised in Cody, Wyoming. She's now studying Environmental Science at the University of Wyoming. She loves to climb, bike, hike, and especially ski. She also ski patrols at Red Lodge Mountain in Montana. In the summers Sarah works at Joyvagen, the local bike shop in Cody, and coaches a youth gravel biking team.

Annie grew up horseback riding and snowboarding in the mountains of Colorado.  In 2015, she earned her Masters of Science in Outdoor Education from the University of Wyoming and has since made Laramie her home.  She loves communing with Mother Nature with her husband and dog and can be found backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding, and enjoying a good book in the sunshine.  She also serves as the staff person for Medicine Bow Nordic Association.  She is passionate about helping people learn about the wonders of nature and how to be more comfortable and confident outside.  Stop by to learn something new and maybe get a dad joke or two.  

Nolan is a Junior at the University of Wyoming majoring in Civil Engineering and interested in glaciology research. In his free time he enjoys mountaineering, bouldering in Half Acre, and dabbling in mixed climbing.