Name: Calton
Salzman
Where are you from,
where did you grow up, family, etc:
I was born in Sumter,
South Carolina, but I moved to Sacramento, California when I was seven, lost my
accent, and stayed there till I move to Santa Barbara for college.
School/Major:
I went to the
University of California Santa Barbara and majored in physical anthropology and
minored in geology
Dream Job:
Professional
recreationalist
What were you doing
before coming to GBI/NCC:
I was working odd and
seasonal jobs to support my habit of backpacking and various other outdoor
activities.
Favorite place you’ve
visited:
The High Sierra.
What do you do on your
free time:
I like just about any
outdoor activity – trail running, climbing, kayaking, biking, and especially
extended backpacking trips.
Most memorable moment
outdoors:
Last summer while
hiking the John Muir trail a friend and I were exploring a mossy meadow in a
glacial valley barefoot. A small rockfall started and grew bigger and bigger. Soon
it was a cloud of dust and there were boulders coming out towards us. We turned
and sprinted towards the lake as boulders were flying past us. That was
exhilarating.
The person who
inspires me most is…:
John Muir
Current Favorite Song
and/or all-time favorite:
There are so many good
songs out there.
What do you Geek on
(what are you really into):
The outdoors and
science. I love learning about the plants and animals of an area I’m exploring.
