The presenter for the February meeting is Courtenay Schurman. Here is what she said about herself:
As a member of the Mountaineers for over 30 years, I've done it all: singles activities, climbing, Family Activities, instructor, health and wellness teacher and coach, nutrition consultant, alpine conditioning specialist, Peak Performance columnist for the Mountaineers Magazine, Freedom of the Hills contributor for editions 7-9, and now a Naturalist leader (with a birding emphasis), CHS leader (both 1 and 2), and clubs hike leader. I love sharing knowledge with the hiking community and as such, I am an avid trip reporter with both the Mountaineers and WTA. My beloved 11-year-old labraheeler Ajax, who has been a faithful trail companion and loved by many Mountaineers, passed on May 7, 2026. May his stewardship presence live on in everything I lead.
Nature heals. I couldn't get through this without the Mountaineers community. My mission is to help people rebuild their bodies and themselves so they can thrive - not just survive - doing things they love. Perhaps you've read something I've written about exercise or the psychology of change on my Blog or the Mountaineer Magazine, attended an outdoor leadership or brain-body seminar through Hiking and Backpacking, or participated in my weekly Tuesday CHS, naturalist, or club hikes.
In 2025 I received the Service Award, the highest Mountaineers honor and an org-wide award that goes to ONE volunteer annually who goes above and beyond the excellence shown by the club's many volunteers. I also received the Trip Reporter of the Year award (with 76 trip reports from 10/1/24-9/30/25), Super Volunteer (for 150+ hours of service), Hiking Committee's Hike Leader of the Year award (2025) and Key Leader award (for leading 10+ activities). I'm thrilled that others find it so important and valuable. I only wish my dog could continue to participate with me.
Browse over 50 blog posts I've written for the Mountaineers. Check out my "Tuesdays with Court" trip reports. Register for classes I co-teach with my husband. Peruse www.bodyresults.com or ThriveClues.com for holistic well-being, nutrition, and training tips, free weekly blog posts, and neuroscience information. Learn, grow, thrive: the sky is the limit. Everyone deserves to know, feel, discover, and thrive from the healing power of nature.