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Crystal Hidde “Two-Sips”
President/Founder

Crystal loves to be outdoors! She was an avid day hiker when she started longing to take the trail further and further. In 2015 she completed 430 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. Her hike inspired her to write a book, and start Roots to Ridges in 2016. She is also an early childhood educator, and a member of her local Search and Rescue. 

Kris Cooley
​Board Member

Kris moved to Grants Pass in 1997 and quickly grew to love the breathtaking mountains and rivers that encase Oregon. After years of reserved camping and day hiking, she has expanded her passion into backpacking with her four-legged sidekick, Indigo. Kris’ goals are to complete 50 miles on the PCT by her 50th birthday and to encourage other women that there are no limitations in the outdoors! 

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Renee Hults
​Secretary 

Renee Hults is a wife to her husband of 27 years, mother to two amazing boys and sister to eight wonderful siblings. Professionally she spends her day working as an elementary school principal where she has the privilege of working with children. Renee has several hobbies that include reading, watching baseball & football, fishing, golfing, being out on the water, playing on the beach, taking walks and day hikes.  Renee is excited to be part of RTR journey where women work together to nurture their inner strength and  discover their wildness. 

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Charles Hidde 
Treasurer

Charles is an outdoorsman, photographer, and is quite handy at keeping things organized! He has backpacked a large section of the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon, and enjoys annual backpacking trips in Death Valley with his father. He is also a member of his local Search and Rescue team.