DAY AT CAMP
TRAINING AND SPIRITUAL LIFE CAN ENHANCE EACH OTHER
Staff members have been chosen specifically to help you grow in your ability to bring together faith and running. Our goal is that you will leave this project able to integrate your faith into everything God calls you to do.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Primary Workout
Brunch
BIBLE STUDY
Mentoring/FREE TIME
training tidbits
SECONDARY WORKOUT
DINNER
altitude session
Other Activities
Primary Workout
Runs take place in amazing landscapes, on soft trails, with other motivated athletes. Runs are flexible and have been predetermined by successful coaches.
Brunch
After the morning run, we relax and enjoy community and a healthy, homemade, all-you-can-eat breakfast.
BIBLE STUDY
In a small group setting led by an ALTITUDE staff member, we explore, discuss, apply, and are challenged as we study together.
Mentoring/FREE TIME
training tidbits
Want to learn how to eat wisely, race smarter, rest better, and know those little things that will set you apart from the pack? Take down some notes from our staff speakers who have taken down records and find your potential.
SECONDARY WORKOUT
One run just isn’t enough sometimes. Each day we have time for two runs or you can use the time to loosen up and get stronger.
DINNER
Share stories and laughs around the dinner table as you enjoy more of our delicious all-you-can-eat homemade food.
altitude session
Coaches, elite runners, and staff capably and vulnerably teach on topics helping you learn how to be more than a runner, but a follower of Jesus through the ups and downs of all aspects of life.
Other Activities
Want to get away for a day? We take a day trip each week to some of the most beautiful and amazing places nearby: Yosemite National Park, Mammoth Mountain, the Devil’s Postpile National Monument & Rainbow Falls. On a night off we’ll go worship under the stars or relax in some natural hot springs.
Who Will Be at Camp?
At The Altitude Project, there is a team of staff and counselors committed to your spiritual and athletic success. Each Year we pray and plan the project extensively so you will get the most out of your time here.
Matt Galvin
Counselor
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Cali Roper
Counselor
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Levi Dorsett
Counselor
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XC College: 3rd All-Time performer in Baylor history in 10K- 30:17, 14:40 5K, Baylor XC Captain
Post-collegiate: ran for the Atlanta Track Club Elite for 2 years, competed in 2 USA Road Championships. Currently trying to qualify for 2020 US Marathon Trials
Current PR’s: 3K 8:20, 5K, 14:20, Half 67:18, 5K Road/XC 14:58
What he does when he’s not at ALTITUDE: I sell lights commercially, plugged into Church, spend time with my wife finding new restaurants etc. Trying to incorporate #TeamEncouragement in all areas of life!
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Guess your time run, long run @ Hot Creek
Favorite Mammoth hangout: LOONEY BEAN
Favorite Mammoth Meal: BBQ/Campfire
Fun Facts About Cali
AKA: Cali – Cal – Califlower :p
Resides in: Houston, TX
Graduated from: Rice University (May, 2017)
Running experience
XC College: Division 1 Track
Post-collegiate: Houston Marathon: 2018 – 1 st Houstonian; 1 st in the 20-24 age group
Current PR’s: Houston Marathon: 2:48:55, 10k: 34.01, 5k: 16.14
What she does when she’s not at ALTITUDE: Loves the outdoors and exploring with her pup, calligraphy, beach volleyball
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Yosemite exploring and the mountain run
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Stellar Brew Coffee Shop
Why I am excited to be on staff with the Altitude Project: I get the opportunity to be a part of other runners walk/run with Christ while doing something we all love and growing even more in my own faith.
Fun Facts About Levi
AKA: “DJ Dronie”
Resides in: Odenville, AL (near Birmingham, AL)
Graduated from: University of West Alabama (2014-2018)
Running experience
XC College: 8k and 10k during cross country / 800 and 1500 on the track
Current PR’s: 800- 1:58, 1500- 4:12, 8k- 27:59
What he does when he’s not at ALTITUDE: I work on the family farm and grandad’s cabinet shop during the summer.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Hot Creek
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Any Coffee Shop
Nick Schuetze
Director
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Gabby Delbo
Intern
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Dave Schuetze
Counselor
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AKA: “Shooter”
Resides in: Colorado Springs, CO
University: BS from University of Portland (UP) in 2004, grad studies @ UP, and I am taking classes at Denver Seminary towards a Masters in Counseling.
HS Track & XC: 8:46 3k, 4:03 1500m, 4th at Nike WA/OR Border Clash XC meet, 15:25 XC 5k
XC College: D1 Track & XC @ University of Portland: 9th at US Junior XC Nationals (2000), 2-time WCC XC Champion.
Post-collegiate: 1st place @ NACAC in mountain race (up and down) 12K ’07, 1st place @ St. George Marathon in 2:16:42, 48th in US Olympic Trials Marathon ’07 in 2:21:36.
PR’s: 4:12 mile (i), 8:18 3k (i), 14:12 5k (track), 24:23 8k XC, 29:52 10k (road), 66:30 half-marathon, 2:16:42 marathon.
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: I work for CRU, a college ministry, at UCCS. I run w/, mentor, and am the unofficial chaplain for the XC/track team. I also engage with other post-collegiate runners in Colorado Springs, dabble in photography, and have been known to ballroom dance.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Deer Lake Hilly Run
Favorite ALTITUDE meal: NOT teriyaki chicken (dangerous), so fruit-filled pancakes!
Why I’m excited to be an Altitude Project staff member: I love seeing athlete realize how to bring together their two great loves, running and faith, together in a way that brings God glory and demonstrates God’s love and truth to others. This is a huge part of how I was transformed at the Altitude Project way back in 2005. I hope every runner who comes will experience transformation that enables them to know God more clearly and walk with Him the rest of their life.
Fun Facts About Gabriella
AKA: “Gabby”
Resides in: Elysburg, PA
Graduating from: Liberty University (2017-2019)
Running experience: Ran Track & Field (4 years) and cross country (senior year) of high school at Southern Columbia HS- first district championship team in school history. Competed in Liberty Uniform at Pre-Nationals-Louisville, KY, Paul Short Invitational- Bethlehem, PA, Big South XC championships Lynchburg, VA and NC.
XC College: Division 1 Track and Cross Country @ Liberty University
Post-collegiate: stay tuned!
Current PR’s: 5K: 19:21.5, 6K: 23:23, 800: 2:23.46, 1500: 4:55.20
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: Besides running, I love being outdoors- hiking, biking, rock climbing and especially snowboarding. When it’s cold I transition into warmer hobbies that I also love like cooking, reading (fav books- anything by Elizabeth George, and my bible), drawing, painting and I love keeping up with current Public Health movements and news. Also enjoy spending time with teammates, family, and friends every chance I get!
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Stay tuned, I’m new!
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Stay tuned!
Fun Facts About Dave
AKA: “Nick’s Dad”
Resides in: Hillsboro, OR
Graduated from: Oregon State University (1970-1975)
Running experience: “Late bloomer” – started running semi-seriously in my 60’s.
I am currently training for my second marathon. I watched my son, Nick, run races throughout high school and college and always had an urge to join in the fun, but had little time to do so. In 2007 I had the pleasure of watching him win the St. George Marathon and run in the US Olympic trials a month later. I got the bug an began running. Since then I have had various injury and health setbacks, most recently severe plantar fasciosis, but now am training more carefully and running again. I am excited about running another marathon this year to hopefully BQ for 2019.
Current PR’s in my 60’s: 6:15 mile, 21:28 5K, 44:52 10K, 1:37:33 Half, 3:37:15 Marathon
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: I’m a remodelling contractor, love hiking, backpacking and anything outdoors, help out with A/V and bible study at church, and love my 7 grandkids!
Favorite ALTITUDE run: We will see?
Why I’m excited to be an Altitude Project staff member: I am super excited to be on staff at Altitude Project this summer, helping out and serving wherever I can. Our future is in the next generations, and I want to see them well equipped in their faith-walk as well as becoming the best runners they can be!
Rachel Valliere
Director
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Paul Davis
Director
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Matt Sheeks
Counselor, Webmaster
Click to Learn MoreFun Facts About Rachel
Current Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA.
Graduated from: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (undergrad) and Liberty University (graduate school)
Running experience: Ran for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as an undergrad (3 years) and Liberty University as a graduate student (1 year).
PRs: 5K: 17:34 3k: 10:08.
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: I works at a sports clinic as a deep tissue massage therapist, primarily on athletes and chronic pain patients. I am currently training for an Ironman triathlon and love riding my bike and playing ping pong.
Favorite ALTITUDE Run: Deer Lake
Favorite ALTITUDE meal: Burritos
Why I’m excited about being on staff: I believe it is invaluable to be a part of, and help to facilitate, lives being changed for the better. It is so cool to watch college athletes connect their faith to their training in order to build a stronger foundation of understanding their unique value and purpose which will help give a confidence for the rest of their lives.
Fun Facts About Paul
AKA: PHD
Resides in: Boise, ID
Graduated from: University of Tennessee (B.S. in chemistry, 1995), Stanford University (Ph.D. in chemical physics, 2001)
Running experience: I started running the spring of my senior year in college because I thought it would be “fun” to do a marathon before I graduated. Less than 2 months later (and woefully underprepared), I ran one and discovered I’d been a runner in denial for most of my life to that point as I fared much better than I had any right to expect given my lack of training. I then moved out to the West Coast for graduate school, where I found plenty of people faster than me to train with and learn from. I’ve been running and racing ever since.
Current PR’s: 8K (26:07), 10 mile (53:39), Half Marathon (1:12:24)
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: In the past, I’ve been a chemistry professor at several universities. Currently, I manage the Surface Science Lab in the Micron School of Materials Science & Engineering at Boise State University. In my spare time, I enjoy road biking in addition to running.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: It’s a tie – Sherwin Creek Tempo Run and Hot Creek Long Run
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Any of the many natural hot springs
Fun Facts About Matt
AKA: “Sheeky,” “Freaky Sheeky,” etc.
Resides in: La Grande, OR
Graduated from: University of Portland, BBA (2005), University of Portland, MBA (2006)
Running experience: Stud college runner that turned into a triathlete.
XC College: 2005 WCC Conference Champion, 2006 All-Region
Post-Collegiate: 1st – 2009 ITU Amateur Duathlon World Championships, 1st- 2010 USAT Pro Duathlon National Championships, 5th Pro – 2012 Ironman St. George, 5th Pro – 2012 70.3 Ironman Mount-Tremblant, 6th Pro- 2012 Ironman Canada
Current PR’s: 3:50 1500m, 4:09 mile, 14:04 5K, 29:14 10K, 1:10Half, 2:52 Marathon (during an Ironman), 4:07 Half-Ironman, 9:08 Ironman
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: When not training or racing, you’ll see me coaching local triathletes and marathoners, mentoring college students and leading Bible studues through my involvement with EOU In Action, a spiritual resource for college students. If you have questions for Matt, want to discuss training, God, or life, I would love a personal email at matt@tritheos.com.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: The run to Rainbow Falls and Devil’s Postpile
Why I’m excited to be an Altitude Project staff member: Mainly to see if I can make Nick Schuetze and/or Paul Davis suffer on a couple runs! But other than that, I love the perspective that everyone who attends the ALTITUDE Project comes away with: (1) realizing there are people just like them all over the country striving to glorify God and make him known through distance running, (2) realizing that competition is a worthy goal for believers, and one that we can support each other in.
Who Will Be at Camp?
At The Altitude Project, there is a team of staff and counselors committed to your spiritual and athletic success. Each Year we pray and plan the project extensively so you will get the most out of your time here.
Matt Galvin
Counselor
Fun Facts About Matt
XC College: 3rd All-Time performer in Baylor history in 10K- 30:17, 14:40 5K, Baylor XC Captain
Post-collegiate: ran for the Atlanta Track Club Elite for 2 years, competed in 2 USA Road Championships. Currently trying to qualify for 2020 US Marathon Trials
Current PR’s: 3K 8:20, 5K, 14:20, Half 67:18, 5K Road/XC 14:58
What he does when he’s not at ALTITUDE: I sell lights commercially, plugged into Church, spend time with my wife finding new restaurants etc. Trying to incorporate #TeamEncouragement in all areas of life!
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Guess your time run, long run @ Hot Creek
Favorite Mammoth hangout: LOONEY BEAN
Favorite Mammoth Meal: BBQ/Campfire
Cali Roper
Counselor
Fun Facts About Cali
AKA: Cali – Cal – Califlower :p
Resides in: Houston, TX
Graduated from: Rice University (May, 2017)
Running experience
XC College: Division 1 Track
Post-collegiate: Houston Marathon: 2018 – 1 st Houstonian; 1 st in the 20-24 age group
Current PR’s: Houston Marathon: 2:48:55, 10k: 34.01, 5k: 16.14
What she does when she’s not at ALTITUDE: Loves the outdoors and exploring with her pup, calligraphy, beach volleyball
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Yosemite exploring and the mountain run
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Stellar Brew Coffee Shop
Why I am excited to be on staff with the Altitude Project: I get the opportunity to be a part of other runners walk/run with Christ while doing something we all love and growing even more in my own faith.
Levi Dorsett
Counselor
Fun Facts About Levi
AKA: “DJ Dronie”
Resides in: Odenville, AL (near Birmingham, AL)
Graduated from: University of West Alabama (2014-2018)
Running experience
XC College: 8k and 10k during cross country / 800 and 1500 on the track
Current PR’s: 800- 1:58, 1500- 4:12, 8k- 27:59
What he does when he’s not at ALTITUDE: I work on the family farm and grandad’s cabinet shop during the summer.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Hot Creek
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Any Coffee Shop
Nick Schuetze
Director
Fun Facts About Nick
AKA: “Shooter”
Resides in: Colorado Springs, CO
University: BS from University of Portland (UP) in 2004, grad studies @ UP, and I am taking classes at Denver Seminary towards a Masters in Counseling.
HS Track & XC: 8:46 3k, 4:03 1500m, 4th at Nike WA/OR Border Clash XC meet, 15:25 XC 5k
XC College: D1 Track & XC @ University of Portland: 9th at US Junior XC Nationals (2000), 2-time WCC XC Champion.
Post-collegiate: 1st place @ NACAC in mountain race (up and down) 12K ’07, 1st place @ St. George Marathon in 2:16:42, 48th in US Olympic Trials Marathon ’07 in 2:21:36.
PR’s: 4:12 mile (i), 8:18 3k (i), 14:12 5k (track), 24:23 8k XC, 29:52 10k (road), 66:30 half-marathon, 2:16:42 marathon.
What he does when he’s not at ALTITUDE: I work for CRU, a college ministry, at UCCS. I run w/, mentor, and am the unofficial chaplain for the XC/track team. I also engage with other post-collegiate runners in Colorado Springs, dabble in photography, and have been known to ballroom dance.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Deer Lake Hilly Run
Favorite ALTITUDE meal: NOT teriyaki chicken (dangerous), so fruit-filled pancakes!
Why I’m excited to be an Altitude Project staff member: I love seeing athlete realize how to bring together their two great loves, running and faith, together in a way that brings God glory and demonstrates God’s love and truth to others. This is a huge part of how I was transformed at the Altitude Project way back in 2005. I hope every runner who comes will experience transformation that enables them to know God more clearly and walk with Him the rest of their life.
Gabby Delbo
Intern
Fun Facts About Gabriella
AKA: “Gabby”
Resides in: Elysburg, PA
Graduating from: Liberty University (2017-2019)
Running experience: Ran Track & Field (4 years) and cross country (senior year) of high school at Southern Columbia HS- first district championship team in school history. Competed in Liberty Uniform at Pre-Nationals-Louisville, KY, Paul Short Invitational- Bethlehem, PA, Big South XC championships Lynchburg, VA and NC.
XC College: Division 1 Track and Cross Country @ Liberty University
Post-collegiate: stay tuned!
Current PR’s: 5K: 19:21.5, 6K: 23:23, 800: 2:23.46, 1500: 4:55.20
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: Besides running, I love being outdoors- hiking, biking, rock climbing and especially snowboarding. When it’s cold I transition into warmer hobbies that I also love like cooking, reading (fav books- anything by Elizabeth George, and my bible), drawing, painting and I love keeping up with current Public Health movements and news. Also enjoy spending time with teammates, family, and friends every chance I get!
Favorite ALTITUDE run: Stay tuned, I’m new!
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Stay tuned!
Dave Schuetze
Counselor
Fun Facts About Dave
AKA: “Nick’s Dad”
Resides in: Hillsboro, OR
Graduated from: Oregon State University (1970-1975)
Running experience: “Late bloomer” – started running semi-seriously in my 60’s.
I am currently training for my second marathon. I watched my son, Nick, run races throughout high school and college and always had an urge to join in the fun, but had little time to do so. In 2007 I had the pleasure of watching him win the St. George Marathon and run in the US Olympic trials a month later. I got the bug an began running. Since then I have had various injury and health setbacks, most recently severe plantar fasciosis, but now am training more carefully and running again. I am excited about running another marathon this year to hopefully BQ for 2019.
Current PR’s in my 60’s: 6:15 mile, 21:28 5K, 44:52 10K, 1:37:33 Half, 3:37:15 Marathon
What he does when he’s not at ALTITUDE: I’m a remodelling contractor, love hiking, backpacking and anything outdoors, help out with A/V and bible study at church, and love my 7 grandkids!
Favorite ALTITUDE run: We will see?
Why I’m excited to be an Altitude Project staff member: I am super excited to be on staff at Altitude Project this summer, helping out and serving wherever I can. Our future is in the next generations, and I want to see them well equipped in their faith-walk as well as becoming the best runners they can be!
Rachel Valliere
Director
Fun Facts About Rachel
Current Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA.
Graduated from: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (undergrad) and Liberty University (graduate school)
Running experience: Ran for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as an undergrad (3 years) and Liberty University as a graduate student (1 year).
PRs: 5K: 17:34 3k: 10:08.
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: I works at a sports clinic as a deep tissue massage therapist, primarily on athletes and chronic pain patients. I am currently training for an Ironman triathlon and love riding my bike and playing ping pong.
Favorite ALTITUDE Run: Deer Lake
Favorite ALTITUDE meal: Burritos
Why I’m excited about being on staff: I believe it is invaluable to be a part of, and help to facilitate, lives being changed for the better. It is so cool to watch college athletes connect their faith to their training in order to build a stronger foundation of understanding their unique value and purpose which will help give a confidence for the rest of their lives.
Paul Davis
Director
Fun Facts About Paul
AKA: PHD
Resides in: Boise, ID
Graduated from: University of Tennessee (B.S. in chemistry, 1995), Stanford University (Ph.D. in chemical physics, 2001)
Running experience: I started running the spring of my senior year in college because I thought it would be “fun” to do a marathon before I graduated. Less than 2 months later (and woefully underprepared), I ran one and discovered I’d been a runner in denial for most of my life to that point as I fared much better than I had any right to expect given my lack of training. I then moved out to the West Coast for graduate school, where I found plenty of people faster than me to train with and learn from. I’ve been running and racing ever since.
Current PRs: 8K (26:07), 10 mile (53:39), Half Marathon (1:12:24)
What I do when I’m not at ALTITUDE: In the past, I’ve been a chemistry professor at several universities. Currently, I manage the Surface Science Lab in the Micron School of Materials Science & Engineering at Boise State University. In my spare time, I enjoy road biking in addition to running.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: It’s a tie – Sherwin Creek Tempo Run and Hot Creek Long Run
Favorite Mammoth hangout: Any of the many natural hot springs
Matt Sheeks
Counselor, Webmaster
Fun Facts About Matt
AKA: “Sheeky,” “Freaky Sheeky,” etc.
Resides in: La Grande, OR
Graduated from: University of Portland, BBA (2005), University of Portland, MBA (2006)
Running experience: Stud college runner that turned into a triathlete.
Current PRs: 3:50 1500m, 4:09 mile, 14:04 5K, 29:14 10K, 1:10Half, 2:52 Marathon (during an Ironman), 4:07 Half-Ironman, 9:08 Ironman
What he does when he’s not at ALTITUDE: When not training or racing, you’ll see me coaching local triathletes and marathoners, mentoring college students and leading Bible studues through my involvement with EOU In Action, a spiritual resource for college students. If you have questions for Matt, want to discuss training, God, or life, I would love a personal email at matt@tritheos.com.
Favorite ALTITUDE run: The run to Rainbow Falls and Devil’s Postpile
Why I’m excited to be an Altitude Project staff member: I love the perspective that everyone who attends the ALTITUDE Project comes away with: (1) realizing there are people just like them all over the country striving to glorify God and make him known through distance running, (2) realizing that competition is a worthy goal for believers, and one that we can support each other in.
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