Owners and Directors

Mom and Pop Walton founded Walton’s Grizzly Lodge in 1926.
Today, their Great Grandchildren are proud to continue the tradition as Fourth Generation Owners and Directors.

Adam and Julie met at camp and were married in 1991. Their daughters, Ella and Georgia, grew up spending their summers at Walton’s, just like their father. Adam holds a bachelors degree and teaching credential and is a former special education teacher and current high school basketball coach. Julie earned her bachelors degree in business, did her graduate work in education and taught elementary school for ten years.  She is an avid photographer. Adam loves disc golf and drumming. Together they enjoy traveling in their van.

Jared and Erica met at Walton’s Grizzly Lodge and were married in 2000. They have three children, Abby, Charlie and Greta. Jared spent his childhood at camp. He graduated with a degree in Recreation Administration from CSU, Chico and has an extensive background in ropes course building and facilitation. Erica has worked at Walton’s since 1994. She holds a bachelors degree in nursing from CSU, Chico and works as a Registered Nurse. Together they enjoy live music and outdoor recreation in their hometown of Truckee.

Paul began working at Walton’s during the summer of 2014 and became part of our year round staff in 2019. He graduated with a degree in Exercise Physiology from CSU, Chico and has a background in rock climbing, ropes courses and backpacking. He is also the Director of our Outdoor Adventure Program. Paul married Riley Grim, whose parents met at camp when they were counselors. Riley was a camper and staff member at Walton’s for many summers. Paul and Riley welcomed their son, Quincy, days before camp in 2023.

Mara began working at Walton’s during the summer of 2018 and joined our year round staff in 2022. She graduated from Colby College with a degree in Environmental Science. She has a passion for sustainability and previously worked at a solar energy company with a focus on sustainability and communication. In her free time, Mara enjoys ultimate frisbee, crafts, hiking, and reading.

Ella grew up in camp and began working at Walton’s in 2015. She joined our year round staff in 2022. Ella graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine with a degree in Government and Global Studies. After graduating, she worked on a California Congressional campaign during the 2020 election cycle. Ella is passionate about many outdoor activities and spends the off-season in the mountains, working at Sugar Bowl Resort.