Maddi hails from Seattle, Washington. She grew up traipsing through Olympic rainforests and swimming in the high alpine lakes of the North Cascades. Eventually she ventured east for four years to study Psychology and Spanish at Wheaton College in Massachusetts. During her college career Maddi ran for the cross country and track & field teams,…

Born and raised in coastal Mobile, Alabama, Reece grew up exploring the warm gulf waters and dense forests of the southeast. From a young age, Reece was a wild boy with a tender heart. In adolescence he could usually be found romping around outside or diving into some fantastical world in the form of a…

Talor is a spunky 24 year old with a background in mma, which shaped her to be tough as nails for backpacking the outdoors. In her free time she enjoys aerial arts and yoga, along with practicing different ways she can help her students become the best versions of themselves they can be. She graduated…

Stu grew up in Indiana, but seeking adventure and a mountain lifestyle he moved to beautiful Bend, OR. Before he found New Vision, Stu spent his summers fighting wildfires to satisfy his passion for working in the outdoors. When he’s not working, you can find him making hot sauce, snowboarding, fly fishing, or riding his…

Mark hales from the great state of Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee with a degree in philosophy. He loves long walks in the woods and promoting positive mental health. He’s the 2009 youth worm grunting champion of the world and is published on existential thought. If you need a guy to…

Growing up in the woods of western Michigan, Jim has always been drawn to the outdoors. He and his 2 older brothers would catch frogs in the creek and climb trees whenever they could. This fascination for nature and the animals around him fueled his interest in science and led him to study Biopsychology, Cognition…

Emily grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania amongst the cornfields, but not so many horses or buggies. Her last name is Gibson, like the guitar. In 2015, Emily hiked from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail and is currently planning to hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2020. Emily went to Temple University in Philadelphia,…

Clark Courtney grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. She graduated from the University of Kentucky where she taught High School Environmental Science in Baltimore for two years. Now she lives in Oregon which is different for her, but loves every second of her adventure. She enjoys being outside, hiking, backpacking and canoeing. When she isn’t outside…

Growing up in California Chris has always found joy and happiness with the outdoors and sports. Since moving to Oregon and getting his degree in Outdoor Adventure Leadership from Southern Oregon University, his curiosity for what the wilderness can offer therapeutically grew immensely. During his time off he loves photography, playing rugby, and exploring the…

Max grew up in Pittsburgh, PA where he found a love for the outdoors hiking the local State Parks. After completing his Bachelor in outdoor recreation education, Max went on to guide in North Carolina and New Zealand as well as volunteered for disaster relief in the Virgin Islands. After working with foster children and…