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Providing a challenge since 1966
Our program is
directed by a staff of experienced adults
who have led the Camp Sheppard High Adventure Program since it’s start in
1966. During this time, our staff has conducted
over 200 Boy Scouts of America back packing and expedition mountaineering
treks out of Camp Sheppard in Washington State. Staff members have also
climbed Mt. McKinley and Mt. Rainier plus all the state major peaks. They
have been to mountain summits above 10,000 feet elevation more than 75
times. Many are leaders in the Mountain Rescue Association, as well as
instructors in the outdoor and public service community.
Most Lead
Instructors have been on staff for several years, have unit leadership
experience, are trained in mountaineering, search and rescue techniques plus
mountaineering
first aid. Our staff meets the National BSA Requirements for High Adventure
Programs. They carry first aid and communications equipment.
Patrick Tobin- Camp Director
 Before
coming to Camp Sheppard, Patrick served
on the
Camp
Brinkley Staff from 1994-2001. There he worked as the Beach Director and
multi talented go-to
staffer. He then completed the Colorado Outdoor Adventure Guide School and
worked as a Professional Outfitter. He's been on thirteen 50 mile hikes and
has climbed
most of the major peaks in Washington State. He has coached Little League
Baseball, played rugby, wrestled and ran track. He also enjoys fly fishing,
mountain biking, horseback riding and hunting. His previous job was the
Director of Outdoor Education at the Crater Lake Wilderness School for
troubled teens in Sprague River Oregon. Their focus was using camping,
hiking and climbing as tool for teaching responsibility and team work. At
Camp Sheppard Patrick is responsible for all aspects of program over sight
including program and staff development and procedures, program promotion,
registration, instruction, equipment, transportation, safety, facilities and
budgets.
Bill Rengstorf - Program Director
 Bill
has been registered with the Chief Seattle Council for more then 45 years as
a Scout and adult leader. He is a charter member of the Camp Sheppard High
Adventure Staff beginning in 1966. Bill has led many hikes in the Cascade
and Olympic Mountains plus climbed many of the state’s major peaks including
4 climbs of Mt. Rainier. He’s also a long time member and leader of the
Seattle Explorer
Search and Rescue unit and Seattle Mountain Rescue where he’s participated
on over 300 search and rescue missions for the county sheriff’s department.
Bill also serves as the Camp Facilities Team Leader who designed and managed
the construction of the White River Suspension Bridge completed for the
program in 1973. Bill focuses on program and staff development, program
promotion and procedures.
Denny Fenstermaker - Climbing Director
 Denny
began his high adventure experience
as a Scout on
one
of the Camp Sheppard treks in the late
60’s. He was so impressed with the program that he later applied for a staff
position and soon worked his way to senior staff in 5 years. This included
leading many hikes and climbs at a young age including 28 summits of Mt.
Rainier. Denny also served as a very accomplished Field Leader with the
Seattle Explorer Search and Rescue and Seattle Mountain Rescue units. During
this time he climbed Alaska’s famous 20,320’ ft, Mt. McKinley as well many
northwest classic peak’s technical routes. Denny also serves as a senior
fire service officer in the Seattle Fire Department where he is a seasoned
instructor and founder of their Technical Rescue Team beginning in 1990.
Denny has completed the National Outdoor Leadership School coarse. Denny’s
focus is on all aspects of staff and trekker climbing instruction,
equipment, logistics and routes.
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