Our Team

  • Owner and Guide

    AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide and Single Pitch Instructor

    My first independent long trips away from home were mountain biking adventures in north Georgia. I remember going on trail rides with friends and saying “Why would I ever choose to go hike when I could ride a bike?” Almost 20 years later I consider long-distance hiking one of my favorite things to do and still believe that covering land by foot is hands-down the best way to travel.

    Early on in my outdoor experience I found passion and happiness in spending lengths of time outdoors on long trails. It was on one of those long trails that I met my best bud and go-to adventure partner, Marcus. Since then we have spent weeks and months at a time out on adventures to climb, run and summit peaks in places that leave us feeling even more inspired than when we arrived.

    These days I find the same passion and happiness while rock climbing, riding my bikes, sleeping outside under the stars, studying the plants in our forest, and guiding and instructing others along the way.

    I am currently working on gaining skills and experience to continue my professional development within the American Mountain Guide Association. I am also working on developing my skills and knowledge as a volunteer of the Transylvania County Rescue Squad.

    I live with my best friend and wife, Hunter and our three-legged dog Huckleberry. On my days off you will likely still find me in the forest but I also enjoying spending time at home, tackling fun projects with Hunter and hanging out with our incredible community of friends and family.

  • Backpacking Guide, Trail Running Guide and AMGA Single Pitch Instructor

    Born and bred as a North Carolina native, I was fortunate to be introduced to the mountains at a young age by my parents. In April 2015 I set out to hike the entire Appalachian Trail. Five months and 2,189 miles later I completed the trail along with my new friend James Perkins that I had met in the Great Smoky Mountains. Since that life changing hike, I have gone on to pursue over 10,000 miles of long distance thru hikes. Those hikes include the Mountains to Sea trail of NC, the Benton McKaye Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. Beyond my passion to hike I found an intimate connection with ultra running, rock climbing and mountain biking. My pursuits have led me to placing in top 10 finishes of multiple ultramarathons, summiting big alpine peaks across the United States and Mexico, and grinding deep into the backcountry on long distance bike-packing routes. Over the past 10 years my career has stayed in line with my passions. Between thru hikes and climbing trips I have worked as an REI gear specialist and taught classes on thru hiking and backpacking. I am an AMGA certified Single Pitch Instructor and trained in Wilderness First Aid and CPR. When I’m not guiding you can find me trail running or biking with my trusty trail dog Luna, or enjoying a summit sunset after a day of climbing.

  • Backpacking and Day Hike Guide

    I grew up in Maryland immersed in the outdoors. It was a childhood spent climbing trees, splashing in creeks, and embarking on epic backyard adventures. These experiences, though often accompanied by bug bites, mud, and encounters with poison ivy, sparked a lifelong passion for nature. Learning to canoe and camp in my own backyard marked the beginning of my journey toward a career dedicated to the outdoors.

    I pursued a degree in Therapeutic Recreation, which led to years of teaching and facilitating outdoor education across diverse environments—on the water, in the snow, and deep in the woods of West Virginia. Encouraged by many to move to Western North Carolina, I explored the country through backpacking and hiking before settling in Pisgah National Forest. The connection I feel to the Appalachian region is profound, and sharing its beauty and wonders has become my passion.

    When I'm not working outdoors, you’ll likely still find me exploring nature. And now, I can share practical lessons, like identifying poison ivy!