Deb Essex in a red jacket and hat smiles holding a painted sky scene and ski poles, snowy peaks behind.

Deb Essex

Moved to Girdwood in 2005 after skiing around Anchorage for fourteen years. Wondered why there were no dedicated cross country trails in Girdwood, and suddenly became a groomer. Another founding member of GNSC in 2008. Loves being on trails, working on trails, advocating for trails, grant writing for trails – you get the picture.