Basin Recreation
Rachel Kahn is a skilled professional with extensive experience in operations, logistics, and customer service across various roles in outdoor recreation and community services. Currently serving as a Parks Operations Technician at Basin Recreation since September 2023, Rachel supports routine maintenance and event setup for parks and recreation facilities. Prior roles include Field Scheduling Specialist at Backroads, where logistical strategy was developed for extensive field operations, and Ski Patrol at Brighton Ski Resort and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, focusing on mountain safety and emergency medical response. Rachel also has experience as a Receiving Coordinator at North Valley Food Bank and held multiple positions at Backroads, including Trip Leader and Operations Expert. Educationally, Rachel holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from DePaul University.
Basin Recreation
Established in 1986, Basin Recreation owns and manages nearly 2,300 acres of open space, has built and/or maintains 170 miles of trails and works with Summit County and state and local organizations on planning and conservation issues. We also operate an 87,000-square foot indoor fieldhouse facility that serves over 265,000 visitors a year. Additionally, Basin Recreation owns and operates several outdoor park facilities, which include bike parks, a skate park, groomed cross-country trails, sports facilities, ponds, community areas, and dog parks. Finally, the District manages popular recreation programs, fitness classes, camps, and community events that have grown without pause over the last decade to serve the residents in the area.