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…

Levi was born in Santa Cruz, CA. Growing up in California, he hiked, climbed, mountain biked, and surfed, creating a love for wild places. Levi then attended University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA where he earned a bachelors degree in psychology and neuroscience. Throughout his time in Washington, Levi continued to foster his love…

Kay was born and raised on the Oregon coast. From an early age she was instilled with a deep love of the outdoors. Swimming, sailing, canoeing, foraging, hiking and singing camp songs all bring a sparkle to her eye. After running summer camps, coaching volleyball, creating wedding cakes, teaching cooking classes and traveling in the…

Aida grew up exploring the hills of northern California, but seeking adventure and a mountain lifestyle moved to the beautiful forested lands of Oregon. She attended school at University of Oregon and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Anthropology & Archaeology and a certification from The Outdoor Pursuits Leadership Program in outdoor recreation. During…

Growing up past the Bay Bridge, on the oyster shell coast of Maryland, Clare began to understand how she essentially wanted to live her life: playing through the woods with bruised knees, scraped shins, twigs in her hair, and her dog by her side. Throughout high school, she learned how important it was to give…

Emily was born and raised in the swampy, mythical, and strange land of central Florida. She grew up playing fast-pitch softball and rescuing stray cats. A nerd by heart, Emily graduated summa cum laude from Rollins College with a degree in Latin American/Caribbean Studies and Spanish. During her collegiate career, she was lucky enough to…

Juliana can be easily found in the kitchen baking a crisp, squished between her two big brothers, strolling through a cemetery, singing off key, and talking to strangers. Originally a Las Vegas desert rat, she thinks one of her parent’s best decisions was moving to the Northwest where she first discovered that being outside could…