How we spent our time in lockdown. We accepted a request from the Ojai Retreat, next to the Krotona Institute, to caretake the vacated cottages. We picked a room as compensation and we weeded, mowed, blew and cleaned for weeks. We enjoyed one of the most beautiful views of the Valley including looking up to […]
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Annie Jack Riddell ’95
We’re digging out after a big, beautiful winter in Jackson Hole! Our kids Casey (4) and Ren (3) are taking full advantage of childhood in the Tetons. We always love to see Toads on their way through town – drop us a line! Annie Jack Riddell CdeP 1995
Natasha Leydecker ’91
Natasha Leydecker and David Van Horne, both CdeP 1991, playing in Aspen, CO. Natasha Leydecker CdeP 1991
Ella Goodbrod Moench ’00
Back to school feels real in our house as 3 of the 4 of us are in the public school system-my big guy started kindergarten this year & I continue to hang out with middle school students exploring science. Summer of playing in the mountains, picking berries, and road trips. Amazed that this year marks […]
J.P. Manoux ’87
J.P. Manoux and Tom Cole (CdeP87) celebrated their 50th birthdays with pickup soccer in Tanzania and a summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. The adventure introduced eight of Tom’s buddies to some of the wonders of Africa, where he and his wife have worked to better the lives of thousands for many years. J.P. Manoux CdeP 1987
Maggie Ammons ’10
Andrew Spickert and I were married on October 13th, 2018 in Basalt, CO. Many Toads were in attendance including Mrs. Vick and The Mullys. Since then, Andrew and I have sealed our partnership by finishing a series of ski mountaineering races as a team. Our biggest two this year were the Power of Four in […]
Steve Griggs ’63
Steve now has six grandchildren, 3 boys and 3 girls. A seventh is due in August and there will be no prior notice to see which gender breaks the tie in its favor. Steve and his wife Trish continue to live and thrive in Connecticut where they play and teach the winter sport of Platform […]
Jeff Menashe ’89
Jeff Menashe and his guide Willie Benegas were the first team to summit Mount Vinson, Antarctica, on January 1st, 2019. This is Jeff’s 3rd summit of the 7 Summits. Jeff Menashe CdeP 1989
John Gates ’75
Due to some on going health issues, I am leaving my high altitude home in Colorado and moving to sea level on Orcas Island in Washington. We have a wonderful guest cottage so anyone who wants to visit is welcome. John Gates CdeP 1975
Ella Goodbrod Moench ’00
Small family adventures this summer with my boys: bike camping, CA travel, river time, and mountain hikes… loving sharing the outdoors with people who are just getting started. Big summer bonus-seeing Juliette & her little dude Crawford! Now back to school and fully immersed in the drama and life of 7th graders as we learn […]