Page Pedde

Page Orb Pedde was born and raised in the small resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho, where she spent the majority of her youth outdoors with an active, adventurous family. Between ski racing, soccer, exploring the mountains, chasing wildflowers, and spending time at her family’s cabin in the Stanley Basin, she developed a deep love, appreciation, and respect for the wilderness that continues to shape her life.

With a father who owned a local ski shop and a mother active in local and state politics, Page grew up with a unique perspective on what it takes to sustain a mountain town that depends on open space and land conservation. From an early age, she was attuned to the delicate balance between economic growth and the preservation of the natural landscapes that fuel it—especially amid increasing development and privatization. She was likely the only pre-teen in the Wood River Valley who could both explain hillside building restrictions and rattle off the full technical specs of a pair of skis.

After spending some time in California at Santa Clara University, Page realized the mountains were, and always would be, her true home. She eventually found her way to Missoula, Montana, where she completed her degree in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and Literature at the University of Montana—and she hasn’t left since.

For the past 20 years, Page has worked in marketing and operations for small businesses in Missoula. She spent a decade at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography, where her roles included teaching, managing website content and databases, leading online marketing efforts, and eventually directing the school’s Digital Photography Program for both enthusiasts and professionals. The following ten years have been spent in the wine industry at a specialty wine shop in downtown Missoula, where she continues to wear the many hats required in a small business while deepening her extensive knowledge of wine.

Page’s love of mountain sports, close-knit communities, and her own family have fueled her commitment to community-based nonprofit work. In her twenties, she served on the board of the Montana Skatepark Association, helping rural communities across the state fund and build skateparks—offering free recreation opportunities for local youth. Today, she serves on the leadership team of the Missoula Mammoths, a NICA mountain bike team and nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young riders in the Missoula area.