Our Team
Adam Platz
Director
Born and raised in Auburn, Maine, Adam developed an appreciation for mountains, lakes, and outdoor recreation at a very young age. Following college and long-distance thru hikes of the Appalachian Trail (’09) and Pacific Crest Trail (’13), Adam resettled in Auburn where he currently serves as the director of Baxter Outdoors, the events and outdoor adventure arm of Baxter Brewing Co. In this role, Adam coordinates with municipalities, land trusts, non-profits, and private landowners to annually produce more than 20 outdoor events including trail races, mountain bike races, outdoor beer festivals, ice fishing, concerts, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and more. All Baxter Outdoors events are designed with the intent of getting folks outdoors and showcasing some of Maine’s most pristine geographies. In his free time, Adam enjoys hiking, fishing, backcountry skiing, and trail running.