Mountain Trails

Mountain Trails Foundation

We build, maintain and protect Park City, Utah's trails

Emma Paden

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Emma Paden

2022 Trail Crew

Hello! I’m originally from Elkhart, IN, but moved to Sun Valley, ID after getting my degree in Recreational Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI. I moved to Park City for ski season and am stoked to stick around for the summer especially because of all of the phenomenal outdoor climbing nearby! In addition to MTF, I also work for the National Ability Center, Offset Bier, and The Crag climbing gym in Heber City.

If I was forced to pick a karaoke song, I would probably go with Mamma Mia by Abba.
My favorite trail is the Pioneer Cabin trail in Sun Valley, Idaho.

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We are passionate about the Park City Trail System.

Lora Smith

Lora@MountainTrails.org
Executive Director

Ian Hartley

ian@MountainTrails.org
Executive Assistant
435-655-5853

Ginger Wicks

Ginger@MountainTrails.org
Accounting

Rick Fournier

Rick@MountainTrails.org
Field Manager

2022 Trail Crew

Matt Jones

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Matt Jones

2022 Trail Crew

I am a “park brat”, I’ve lived in state parks throughout California for much of my life growing up. I have an archaeology degree from Clarion University in PA and spent last September in Poland excavating a WW2 bomber plane.

If I had my choice of song to sing karaoke it would be Dig It by the D-Tent Boys.
My favorite trail is the Camino de Santiago on the coast of Portugal and into Spain.

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Meet the Team

We are passionate about the Park City Trail System.

Lora Smith

Lora@MountainTrails.org
Executive Director

Ian Hartley

ian@MountainTrails.org
Executive Assistant
435-655-5853

Ginger Wicks

Ginger@MountainTrails.org
Accounting

Rick Fournier

Rick@MountainTrails.org
Field Manager

2022 Trail Crew

Lora Smith

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Lora Smith

Executive Director
Lora@MountainTrails.org

Lora Smith, MTF Executive Director

Lora Smith came to Park City in 2002 seeking a family-friendly, outdoor lifestyle. An avid outdoors person, she found her place in the community through trails. She spent years guiding and coaching for Team Sugar, Park City Nordic Ski Club, Young Riders and select outdoor adventure companies. She shares and fosters a love of the outdoors with people from all walks of life.

In 2012, Ms. Smith left a career in commercial real estate to pursue her passion in the nonprofit sector. She joined the team at Mountain Trails Foundation (MTF) as the resource manager. In 2021, after an extensive search and interview process, the MTF board of directors tapped her as executive director.

Lora’s vision, leadership style and experience at the helm of the organization ensure that MTF’s legacy and its future are in capable hands. In addition to extensive knowledge of Park City’s trail system and its unique culture, she brings a distinctive skill-set in organizational leadership, grant-writing/fundraising, project management and people skills. During Lora’s tenure, MTF has quadrupled its budget. She continues to cultivate genuine, symbiotic relationships with donors, sponsors, grantors, local government, stakeholders and community leaders.

Lora graduated, summa cum laude, with a degree in communications and organizational leadership from Southern New Hampshire University. She served two terms as an AmeriCorps Volunteer through the University of Utah’s Campus Compact. In 2015 she completed the Nonprofit Academy for Excellence at the University of Utah. In 2019 she graduated from the University of Utah’s School of Business Executive Leadership program. In 2021, Lora was elected to Leadership Park City Class 27 and is currently enjoying the camaraderie of classmates and fellow community leaders.

When she is not working, Lora can be found trail running, mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, backpacking, writing and enjoying the company of her four grown sons.

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Meet the Team

We are passionate about the Park City Trail System.

Ian Hartley

ian@MountainTrails.org
Executive Assistant
435-655-5853

Ginger Wicks

Ginger@MountainTrails.org
Accounting

Rick Fournier

Rick@MountainTrails.org
Field Manager

2022 Trail Crew