Talk to Rangers & Guides Before You Go.

Nick didn’t just hike the Appalachian Trail—he lived it, breathed it, and turned it into a seven-part documentary series that now inspires thousands. His love for the outdoors was sparked as a kid in North Carolina and deepened when he thru-hiked all 2,193 miles of the AT from Georgia to Maine.

Kellie Freitas is a rock climber and outdoor educator with over eight years of experience climbing across North America. She’s lived on the road, climbing in legendary spots from Squamish to El Potrero Chico, and loves helping solo travelers—especially women and LGBTQ+ adventurers—feel confident exploring the outdoors.

He's a former aerospace engineer turned outdoor industry pro, seasoned thru-hiker, backpacker, and writer with over 13,000 miles of experience on trails worldwide. From the Sierra High Route to Nepal’s Annapurna region, he’s explored some of the most challenging and rewarding landscapes on foot.

Danielle is a backcountry skier, climber, and mountaineer with deep expertise in Colorado, Utah, Patagonia, and New Zealand. From teaching avalanche safety to leading first-time adventurers into the outdoors, she’s passionate about breaking down barriers and helping people explore confidently.

16 years guiding across Utah’s Mighty 5, the Grand Canyon, and beyond. As an experienced backpacking, canyoneering, and jeep tour guide, she knows the best trails, hidden gems, and how to avoid the crowds. Now the Utah Operations Manager for a top adventure company, she helps travelers plan unforgettable outdoor experiences across the Southwest.

Thru-hiker, backpacking guide & outdoor photographer specializing in the Appalachian Trail, the Blue Ridge & Smoky Mountains, the Pacific Crest Trail, and Utah’s National Parks.

National Park Ranger, hiking guide, and outdoor educator with deep expertise in Rocky Mountain, Glacier, and Alaska’s wild landscapes.

Katie Klos is a seasoned adventure guide and outdoor educator with experience leading multi-day treks, study abroad expeditions, and international adventure travel. She has guided travelers through Iceland’s volcanic highlands, Peru’s Inca Trail, the Andes Mountains, New Zealand’s fjords, and beyond.

A climber, mountaineer, and outdoor advocate with deep expertise in the Washington Cascades. As a trip planner, search & rescue team member, and LGBTQ+ outdoor advocate, Mel is passionate about making the outdoors more inclusive, accessible, and safe.

An outdoor writer, AMGA-certified climbing instructor, and adventure coach, helping first-time adventurers and women over 60 feel confident outdoors. She’s climbed, hiked, and explored across Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, California, and Arizona, from the Front Range to the Grand Canyon.

A professional climber and wilderness EMT with experience across Jordan, Chad, Thailand, Mexico, Greece, and the U.S. He’s established new climbing routes, and explored remote landscapes by motorbike and pack raft

A National Park Ranger, helping visitors navigate some of the most iconic parks in the U.S., including Glacier, Grand Canyon, and Rocky Mountain. A seasoned traveler and outdoor enthusiast, she’s hiked, backpacked, and rafted across the world—from Patagonia to New Zealand.

An adventure travel expert with over a decade of experience guiding, planning, and bikepacking through Japan, Austria, Mexico, and beyond

A former guide with expertise in trekking, trail running, and the European hut system, specializing in the Alps, Scotland, and the U.S.

Seasoned hiking and cycling expert with over a decade of experience exploring and guiding in New Zealand, Croatia, Bermuda, and the U.S

Ultramarathoner, personal trainer, and outdoor athlete, helping travelers prep for endurance races and trail runs across Mexico, England, and beyond.

Adventure travel expert with over a decade of experience leading active trips and designing conservation-focused journeys in Ireland, Bali, and the U.S.

Trip leader with broad experience designing hiking, biking, and multi-sport trips across Europe, South America, Nepal, and beyond