Trail Guides: Anne Sevilla and Alison Cagaanan
Meetup Location: Echo Park parking lot at the corner of Chambers Road and Double Angle Rd
Liz is a Colorado native who has always felt most at home outdoors. As an adult, she began sharing her favorite adventures with friends, hoping they would discover the same joy, confidence, and renewal she finds in nature. As WAC’s Event Director, she channels that passion into creating opportunities for women to connect, challenge themselves, and find renewal in the outdoors.
Gayle Hoffmeister is a lifelong distance runner, having run her first marathon at age 12 and continuing her passion today as she nears her seventh year as a streak runner…having run at least a mile every day for the last 8 years.
An army veteran and consummate adventure seeker, Gayle is always chasing the next challenge. She’s completed marathons, Ironman’s, and adventure races around the world, summited Denali, and Kilimanjaro, climbed in the Andes, circumnavigated Mt Rainier, traversed the Grand Canyon from rim to rim to rim and raced fat bikes in the Arctic.
Her latest challenge is finishing the Marathon Global Majors, a series of 6 marathons around the world. Driven by a deep passion for sport and adventure, Gayle is committed to inspiring women and sharing her knowledge and experience to empower women of all ages and abilities.
Anne Sevilla is a founding member of the Women’s Adventure Club and the driving force behind its training programs. As Training Program Director, she brings the vision to life—designing and managing programs that create meaningful opportunities for women to connect, train, and explore Colorado together. From shaping the structure alongside the original concept to leading coaches and participants today, Anne ensures every program delivers a strong, supportive, and empowering experience.
As a certified run coach through the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA), Anne believes there’s a place for every woman on the trail—regardless of pace or experience. Her coaching centers on building confidence, fostering connection, and making the outdoors accessible and rewarding for all. Whether someone is training for their first or fiftieth mile, Anne is committed to helping every woman get outside and move for their mental health.
At the core of Anne’s work is a simple belief: the benefits of outdoor movement belong to every woman. She designs programs that remove barriers and create a supportive path for women to grow stronger, build connection, and experience the outdoors with confidence.
