Employee Spotlight: Nate Wheeler

by Trailblazer on May 30, 2013

Your Name & Store:

Nate Wheeler: Trailblazer Branford (but spent many years at the Mohegan Sun location)

Hometown:

Preston, CT

How do you spend your days?

Teaching Latin to high schoolers inGroton,CT, catching daylight whenever possible and coaching Lacrosse

What are your hobbies?

White water kayaking, skiing, surfing, cycling, and photography

The best meal I’ve ever had was?

Oyster shooters with linguine in clam sauce

What superhero power do you wish you had?

Teleportation

Piece of gear that you couldn’t live without?

(Sheepishly) Sperry Topsiders

If you could be any animal what would you be?

A Sea Lion because I love being in the water and they seem like they have a lot of fun

Dream vacation?

New Zealand because it is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day

If you were to write a book about yourself, what would the title be?

The Life and Times of Nate Wheeler: You Think You Know, But You Have No Idea

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Employee Spotlight: Mallory Doyle

by Trailblazer May 24, 2013 Random

Your Name & Store: Mallory Doyle – Mohegan Sun Hometown: Groton How do you spend your days? Working on homework What are your hobbies? Making jewelry, designing buildings The best meal I’ve ever had was? My mom’s red beans and rice What superhero power do you wish you had? I would be a superhero without [...]

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Employee Spotlight: Nakitta Manseau

by Trailblazer May 17, 2013 Staff

Your Name & Store: Nakitta Manseau – Mohegan Sun Hometown: Baltic, CT How do you spend your days? Winter – snow hiking or snuggling on the couch with my dog Jessie Spring/Summer/Fall – Outside all day with my dog! What are your hobbies? Work…I do not have any hobbies other then spending time with my [...]

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6th Annual Larry Pontbriant Memorial Run

by Trailblazer May 14, 2013 Events

On May 19th there will be a road race supporting the Larry Pontbriant Athletic Safety Fund. Larry passed away suddenly at the age of 15 due to Sudden Cardiac Arrest while taking part in a community 3 mile fun run. This excellent road race, with an appreciated ten dollar donation, provides AEDs to schools and [...]

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Employee Spotlight: Kayla Wainwright

by Trailblazer May 10, 2013 Random

Your Name & Store: Kayla Wainwright – Mohegan Sun  Hometown: Norwich, CT  How do you spend your days? Go for walks with my puppy Cooper, eat large amounts of ice cream/candy/chocolate, always wishing I had a pool to swim in, and working at Trailblazer.  What are your hobbies? Jigsaw Puzzles, penny collecting, and oil painting [...]

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Dispatches from Cotopaxi

by Amy May 7, 2013 Climb

  Big time mountaineering season is in full swing. Out in the Himalayas everyone is jockeying for position to summit Everest and stand on top of the world. Down in the Andes Mountains another exciting summit bid is shaping up. Two members of Trailblazer Central are in Ecuador getting ready to scale the world’s highest [...]

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Employee Spotlight: Chi

by Trailblazer May 3, 2013 Random

Your Name & Store: Chi – Mohegan Sun Trailblazer Hometown: Andover, MA How do you spend your days? Catering to my cat. For the days and hours I am at the casino What are your hobbies? When it is hot; catching up on the sun and going into the city and sitting outside of a [...]

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Employee Spotlight: Joe Guadagni

by Trailblazer April 26, 2013 Random

Your Name & Store: Joe Guadagni – Mohegan Sun Hometown: Colchester, CT How do you spend your days? Head of the store at Mohegan Sun Coach, Mentor, Visionary What are your hobbies? Participating and watching sports, especially football, baseball, and basketball. The best meal I’ve ever had was? Mom’s Lasagna What superhero power do you [...]

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Employee Spotlight: Adam Taft

by Trailblazer April 19, 2013 Hike

Your Name & Store: Adam Taft, Branford Hometown: Guilford, CT How do you spend your days? Working at Trailblazer (LOL) Weather permitting I’ll go fishing or hike with my dog. What are your hobbies? Hiking, fishing, outdoors in general Painting, drawing The best meal I’ve ever had was? Lobster & Crab Boil (red potatoes & [...]

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Employee Spotlight: Kathy Duggan

by Trailblazer April 12, 2013 Outdoor Adventure

Your Name & Store: Kathy Duggan – Mohegan Sun Hometown: Norwich, CT– my whole life How do you spend your days? Work days trying to keep the stockroom running smoothly Off days sleeping in and staying up late. Movies, Movies, Movies. Volunteering What are your hobbies? I’m new to road biking and plan to do [...]

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A visit to Stone Age Rock Gym

by Trailblazer April 10, 2013 Climb

Stone Age Rock Gym 195 Adam St. Manchester,CT 860-645-0015 Recently some employees at our Mohegan Sun location took a group outing to the Stone Age Rock Gym in Manchester. Stone Age is an indoor climbing gym that also offers outdoor guide service and climbing school. The indoor location has a 4500 sq. ft of textured [...]

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Employee Spotlight: Christina Suppe

by Amy April 5, 2013 Camp

Your Name & Store: Christina Suppe – Branford Hometown: Guilford How do you spend your days? I’m either at work or relaxing at home. If I’m not doing that, I’m out and about with friends. What are your hobbies? Going to the movies, camping, hiking, and wine tasting when the weather is nice in the [...]

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Employee Spotlight: Sean Duggan

by Trailblazer March 29, 2013 Gear Guide

  Your Name & Store: Sean Duggan, Mohegan Sun Hometown: Norwich,CT How do you spend your days? When I’m not busy working, I enjoy spending time with friends and helping out at my local theatre. I have worked as their stage manager for the last two years. What are your hobbies? I am an avid [...]

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My Farewell: Until Next Time

by TonyDasilva March 13, 2013 Hike

I’ve thought about how to start this for some time and what it came down to was simply putting my fingers to the keyboard and just seeing what poured out. I’ve been with Trailblazer for a few years now and have seen people come, go, mature, as well as witness goals come to fruition. Along [...]

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Connecticut to California: Part 6 – Zion National Park, Utah

by TonyDasilva March 11, 2013 Hike

So, this is it… My final stop on this cross-country traveling extravaganza. Last time I checked in with you I took an awesome, but scary mountain bike ride in Page, AZ. That was an afternoon stop on our way to Zion National Park, in Utah. I’d heard about Zion for years, but never thought I [...]

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Connecticut to California: Part 2 – ASHEVILLE, NC!

by TonyDasilva February 28, 2013 Staff

Okay, we’re back. If you missed my first post from the first leg of the CT to LA cross-country road trip, check that out first in order to bring you up to speed. BOOM -> Connecticut to California: Part 1 – DRIVE! So, we left off somewhere in between me almost burning down the Mountaineer [...]

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My Cross Country Trip Starts This Week! Join Me!

by TonyDasilva February 18, 2013 Hike

Follow the trip and everything Trailblazer on our Facebook page! This week marks the beginning of my cross country drive, starting in this lovely state I grew up in, Connecticut, and ending up in, Los Angeles, California. It’s exciting, scary, sad, and joyous all at the same time. For those of you who’ve moved away [...]

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