Your Instructor

Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Vanessa spent her early years skiing on the local trails and recreating at her remote family homestead near Denali State Park. After spending time away from Alaska earning her degree at UC Davis, Vanessa returned and has been pursuing life on the trails ever since. Dedicated to wellness and living an active lifestyle, she is a certified yoga teacher and wilderness first responder, and has worked as a professional guide for the past five years.

Our mission is to create opportunities for outdoor recreation through education and practice. We believe the outdoors can be accessible to any who have the willingness to try new things and be adventurous, while keeping a positive mindset. We aim to instill the confidence in our students to go outdoors by practicing the skills and techniques for success in all outdoor endeavors.

Curious about our classes but not sure if it’s a good fit? Try a class at no charge before signing up, and be confidant in your decision!