Meet the Wolfpack!
Welcome to the Helena Outdoor Wilderness Learning Pack! We are excited to get to meet you and your campers this summer through our various outdoor programs. All HOWL staff have previous outdoor youth leadership experience, first aid and CPR certifications, and have a strong passion for helping youth get outdoors.
Emma Patek
Female Lead Guide – 2nd year
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Backpacking
Favorite Howl Day: 4th of July Trip Raft Day
Austin Smith
Male Lead Guide – 2nd Year
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Solo Caming
Favorite Howl Day: Raft Day
Patrick Lindecker
HOWL Owner and Director
After years of working for various types of Summer Camp and Afterschool Programs I am excited to be able to start my own program here in Helena, MT. Into this adventure, I bring 20 years of outdoor youth leadership experience from Camp Winton-Scouts of America, Missoula based Day Camps (MOLA and Parks and Rec.), and the Zootown Derailleur afterschool mountain biking program. When not guiding or directing HOWL, you can find me hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, fishing, snowboarding, xc – skiing, or doing other outdoor activities year round. I hope that you will come join the Pack and explore the Great Helena Outdoors with us.
Helena Outdoor Wilderness Learning 