Visit The Wild
My philosophy on wilderness expeditions and guiding is built upon intention. With intention everything we do; where we travel, when we travel, where we camp, how we conduct ourselves in bear country etc; is not without forethought. Intention keeps our clothes dry, our camps dialed, and our impact minimal. Intention will get you back to the van. And the van is warm and dry.
I moved to Alaska from Texas in 2009. I have spent my time exploring and enjoying Alaska’s vast backcountry. I am an avid rock climber, ice climber, mixed climber, skier, and a passionate disc golfer.
I have a BA in outdoor studies and an MS in outdoor and environmental education from Alaska Pacific University. I have guided trips with clients since 2013 and have logged over a 100 professional weeks in the field.
Risk Management is core component of all the trips I lead. I begin every expedition with risk management briefings to outline clear expectations for myself and clients. I finish with an in-depth discussion/ safety briefing of objective hazards we could encounter and my plan for mitigation.
I work to maintain open and clear lines of communication between myself and clients to ensure everyone is enjoying themselves and feeling supported during challenging and strenuous moments.
First and foremost I am an educator and I want my clients to walk away with skills and techniques they can apply to other situations.
WFR, CPRA-AED,
LNTMaster Educator,
Avalanche Level 1 & Avalanche Level 2,
National Outdoor Leadership School Instructor Course
My focus is education with a goal to create a common language to further our knowledge of the wild places around us.
… to be in the mountains than typing out a bio.
Rock Climbing
