Misha Golfman joined Mad River Path Association as its new Executive Director on April 17, 2023. Before joining the Path, Misha served as co-founder and executive director of Kroka Expeditions in Marlow, NH, for 28 years. Together, with his partner Lynne, he has raised four children on a nature-connected homestead and guided over one hundred wilderness expeditions in remote areas of the world. For many years, Misha led Vermont Semester students the length of the state on skis following the Catamount Trail, passing through, and falling in love with, the Mad River Valley. He believes that a footpath connecting communities and designed in harmony with nature serves as a powerful tool for social transformation and is excited to contribute his skills and experience to the expansion and completion of the Mad River Path.
The outgoing executive director Ross Saxton and Misha worked side-by-side to ensure the continuity of the project. Ross has moved on to start a holistic landscaping business Saxtons Land Works LLC but will continue to provide guidance and support to the new leadership.
Misha and Lynne will be moving to the valley from Londonderry, VT. Lynne will be joining a farm team at Lareau.
Email Misha: misha@madriverpath.org