Lee Staten
Age: 28
Resides in: Phoenix, AZ
Family: Two Daughters Arissa and Zoe
Occupation: Park Ranger at Camelback Mountain
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, hiking, hunting, running, bouldering and trying new wines. 
How long have you been a Park Ranger: 5 years.
What was your background? Recreation Management and Elementary Education. I was also born and raised in Phoenix and know the parks and preserves like the back of my hand.
What led you to a career as a park ranger? I wanted to work in the recreation field, but could not stand pushing paper behind a desk. When this job was offered to me I was all over it.
What do you like most about your job. Being outdoors and interacting with our out of state visitors. I love their questions!
What do you like least about your job? The politics and waking up at 3 a.m.
Other sports you have participated in: Football and track
What keeps you motivated? In life, my daughters. I am always trying to better myself for their well-being. On the mountain... another Ranger named Sean [Peters] who I just can not seem to beat racing to the top.  
Who inspires you most and why? My mother Rosie. She has always sent me down the right path and never steered me wrong. She is unselfish, full of knowledge and is always making others smile. She has always been my number one! 
Love most about your sport: Trying to always beat my time going up Camelback Mountain, being outdoors and the awesome workout you get from it! Do you have a coach or trainer? On occasions I work out at Sky Fitness with Heather Lehman
How much time do you spend training and working out each week? I do cardio five days a week and weights two days a week. I hike Camelback two times a day, four days a week and I play basketball every other day for about two hours. I most recently took up bouldering and when I am not to exhausted from hiking I will try and end my workout with a good climb.
Future fitness goals: I want to do a triathlon
Proudest life moment: Becoming a father...twice!
Favorite event: South Mountain's National Trail Trek (16 mile trail run)
Most memorable competing moment: Placing in the top 50 in my first 5k run (Frank Kush Run) a few years back.
Funniest moment: In high school I ran the high hurdles. Lets just say I cleared the first two and the last eight left my privates sore!
Can’t live without equipment: At the moment my Merrill hiking shoes, but they are on their last leg.
Favorite quote: More money, more women, more women, more problems!
If you could go to dinner with anyone: I thought long and hard about this one. Kim Kardashian, I have always had a thing for her.
Book you are reading: Clifford the Big Red Dog.... I read it every night with my kids... over and over again
Favorite movie: The Departed
Best advice received: There is always a light at the end of the tunnel!
Advice for others to keep motivated: Pace yourself and do not give up.
Must have nutrition: Plenty of water, plenty of vegetables and a good amount of protein.

—by Sue Berliner