Botswana

Spending time outside grounds me—it clears the noise, slows me down, and helps me breathe easier. It’s the medicine I can take back with me into daily life. I spent 11 years at REI, working in retail, guiding trips, and coordinating operations for the Experiences division. Before that, I worked in natural resources management with various land agencies, giving me a deep understanding of public lands and how we recreate on them.

My passion lies in helping people reach for adventures they might otherwise think are unattainable—whether that’s hiking a remote alpine route, traveling internationally for the first time, or finding the courage to explore solo.

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