Tate Carlson
Bend,OR
Summary
Graduating college
Traveling solo through Europe
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Technician– Trail Crew Member (GS-05)
United States Forest Service, Eagle–Holy Cross Ranger District, White River National Forest, Minturn CO
04.2025 - Current
- Maintained and developed sustainable trails systems following Forest Service trail specifications. Lived and worked in backcountry settings, including hiking up to 12 miles a day, carrying a 50lb pack in remote mountain terrain, under variety of weather conditions for up to 4 days at a time.
- Served as project lead on GAOA projects, coordinating project development and priorities. Assisted in Rocky Mountain Youth Corps project development on wilderness trial systems. Cleared trails regularly of fallen trees and fixed water damage, installed signs, and built a three stringer bridge in the Holy Cross Wilderness using traditional hand tools.
Mamies Mountain Grill Support Member
Vail Resorts, Beaver Creek CO
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Acted as a support member for Mamies Mountain Grill on Beaver Creek Ski Resort. Assisted the manager in preparing supplies and organizing inventory, assisted in cleaning the deck and removing snow and ice hazards. Provided guest with on mountain services and knowledge of the mountain terrain.
Conservation Intern
Walking Mountains Science Center, Avon CO
06.2023 - 10.2023
- I had the opportunity to work on a US Forest Service Wilderness Crew. I assisted with clearing fallen trees using crosscut saws, trail maintenance following Forest Service trail specifications. Engaging in public contacts and informing public of Forest Service and Wilderness regulations and Leave No Trace Ethics. Collect trail use data, and live and work in a backcountry setting up to 4 days.
Laboratory Technician Assistant
Department of Biological Sciences, Colorado Mountain College, Edwards CO
11.2022 - 02.2023
- As a lab assistant a water sample containing the Diatom Amphora thumensis was collected from Wilmore Lake in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Samples were cleaned of organic material for LM and SEM observations. A DNA edtraction was conducted using a Chelex100 method, Molecular markers were amplified by PCR using recommended protoco. Raw amplification projected were cleaned for sequencing and shipped to Function Bioscience in Madison WI.
- Title : Systematic reappraisal of the diminutive Amphora thumensis and the transfer of Halamphora parathumensis to the genus Amphora. - Joshua G. Stepanek, Tate E. Carlson, Lauren E. Rumley, & Matthew L. Julius.
Education
Bachlors of Science - Ecosystem Science and Stewardship
Colorado Mountain College
Edwards, CO08.2025
Associates of Arts - Environmental Studies
Colorado Mountain College
Edwards, CO08.2023
Skills
- Proficient in chainsaw use
- Knowledgeable in trail maintenance, and tool maintenance
- Knowledgeable in backcountry skills, camping, trial work, navigating
- Experienced hiker and outdoorsman
- Experienced in customer service
Publications
Joshua G. Stepanek, Tate E. Carlson, Lauren E. Rumley & Matthew L. Julius (17 Oct 2023): Systematic reappraisal of the diminutive Amphora thumensis and the transfer of Halamphora parathumensis to the genus Amphora, Diatom Research, DOI: 10.1080/0269249X.2023.2265380
Timeline
Forestry Technician– Trail Crew Member (GS-05)
United States Forest Service, Eagle–Holy Cross Ranger District, White River National Forest, Minturn CO
04.2025 - Current
Mamies Mountain Grill Support Member
Vail Resorts, Beaver Creek CO
11.2023 - 04.2024
Conservation Intern
Walking Mountains Science Center, Avon CO
06.2023 - 10.2023
Laboratory Technician Assistant
Department of Biological Sciences, Colorado Mountain College, Edwards CO
11.2022 - 02.2023
Bachlors of Science - Ecosystem Science and Stewardship
Colorado Mountain College
Associates of Arts - Environmental Studies
Colorado Mountain College