Hi, I’m Benjamin Helmuth from Kalona, Iowa. I am passionate about the outdoors and love playing most sports. I was on Hike in 2016 and learned a lot of good things that I am excited to teach to other young men. I also served at Bald Eagle Boys Camp for several years and during my time there learned about the importance of doing things as a group not just as an individual. I also learned how to care for others even when it is difficult, and the importance of talking through the things we are going through in our lives.
Jeffrey Hochstedler(HIKE 2 Assistant Chief)
Hi, my name is Jeff Hochstedler. I live near Kalona, Iowa where I work in the parts department at a farm equipment dealership. I enjoy most sports (especially basketball and softball), farming, playing games, and partaking of my niece’s snacks. HIKE had an immense impact on my lifewhen I was a hiker back in 2016; I’m looking forward to watching other young men encounter God on the trail as well. Seeing young men that strive to live out Biblical masculinity gets me excited. What will God do on HIKE this year? Come along and find out!
Jeremy Mast(HIKE 2 Assistant Chief)
Hi. My name is JT Mast. I live near Fairview, UT where I live with my parents and 3 rambunctious younger brothers!:) For work we mainly frame houses but also do pretty much anything else under the line of construction when there’s no houses to build. I enjoy most sports. Some of my favorites being spike ball, snowboarding, hiking/running, hunting, fishing, and skydiving etc. God has really done an amazing work in my life over the past years, particularly over the time I served at Bald Eagle Boys Camp where I learned in a very real way that life is meant for much more than just living for ourselves and what we can get out of it. We are here to bring glory to God most importantly, and do everything we can for others. I have a heart for children and youth and want to do everything I can to help them succeed in life. I am excited to see what God will do in my life and in the lives of all the others that are on HIKE this year.
Anthony Miller (HIKE 1 Lead Chief)
Hi! My name is Anthony Miller. I live in Penrose Colorado where I do shed interiors and other construction stuff for a living. Some of my favorite things to do are fishing, hiking, swimming and basically anything else outdoors. I also really enjoy singing and playing instruments. I’ve been on both HIKE 1 & 2 and feel it’s had a big impact on my life. I want to help pass that on to other young men. I’m looking forward to being out on the trail this year and seeing what God has for us!
Todd Yoder(HIKE 1 Assistant Chief)
Hi my name is Todd Yoder. I am from Hutchinson,KS. I stay busy doing concrete and steel frame construction. I enjoy most things that involve being outside as well as food and scrolling FB Marketplace. I throughly enjoyed my time as a hiker in HIKE 1 and made lasting memories and friends. My goal for HIKE is to help build and share an appreciation for the outdoors and help boys have the same positive experiences that I did.
Hans Miller(HIKE 1 Assistant Chief)
My name is Hans this will be my first year as a hike leader but my third year in the hike program. I did both 1 and 2 and knew I wanted to come back as a chief. I am very excited to see the other side of hike and help the boys have as fun of an experience as I did.
