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Core Staff

Jael Young
Title: Director of Peak Adventures
Education: Bachelor's in Anthropology, Master's in Recreation and Leisure Studies
Qualifications: Jael has been with Peak Adventures for almost as long as Peak Adventures has been around. Once she discovered the realm of outdoor adventure programming as a profession, she actively pursued acquiring outdoor skills and certifications during and after college. Then, after working in multiple entry level field positions within Peak Adventures, combined with seasonal work with Outward Bound and a background in a family business, she obtained a management position.
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Rock Climbing, Backpacking, Snowshoeing
Best outdoor experience: I will always treasure my semester at NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School). It's hard to top three months of playing and learning in the great outdoors! I was able to do winter travel, canyon backpacking, rock climbing and white water rafting in some of the most beautiful places. This experience showed me the power of Mother Nature to teach people of all ages about themselves. If I had to pick one particular aspect of my NOLS semester, it would probably be when I got to do an overnight ascent of a 2,000 foot rock wall called Dream Of Wild Turkeys in Red Rocks, NV.
Favorite thing about Peak Adventures: "My favorite thing about Peak Adventures is that it is a place that values community."

Brad Pointer
Title(s): Operations Manager, Facilitator, Trip Lead, Team Lead, Raft Guide, Risk Manager
Education: Wheaton College, Chicago, Illinois
Trips you’ve done with Peak:
- Countless programs at the Challenge Center
- Many Mtn. biking trips to Salmon Falls and Rockville
- A handful of Rock Climbing trips to Cosumnes River Gorge, Eagle Lakes, and Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite
- Raft Guide School 2007, 2008 on the South Fork American River
- Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing and Winter Camping
Other notable outdoor trips/activities you’ve done:
- Climbed many of the notable peaks in California and especially in the Tahoe Basin (including Whitney, Shasta, Cathedral, Tallac, and Pyramid).
- Started back country snow boarding this year
- Kayaked several class 3 and 4 rivers in California
- Rafted several rivers from California to Maine in the US and on the Futaleufu in Chile.
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Downhill Mountain Biking & Road Biking, Slack Lining, Snowboarding
Favorite thing about Peak Adventures: "I love the incredible variety of programming that we offer and the many different people who are positively impacted by our work. I consider it a privilege to work with our amazing collection of staff, who bring a huge wealth and variety of experience to our trips and programs."

Alicia Taylor
Title: Programs Specialist
Education: Bachelor's in English at Texas A&M University
Qualifications: Alicia has been working for Peak Adventures since the Fall of 2006. Her previous experience as a software project manager helps her assist customers as well as manage office duties and program logistics. She has years of experience as a raft guide and white water kayaker.
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Whitewater Kayaking, Hiking, Biking.
Best outdoor experience: Kayaking school in Chile - 12 days, 5 rivers. Tons o' fun.
Favorite thing about Peak Adventures: "The people ... it's all about the people. Great staff, great customers."

Rad Beauton
Title: Bike Shop Manager, Bicycle Mechanic
Qualifications: I've been working on bikes since I've been riding them. Along with my mechanical knowledge of bikes, I've had a wrench in my hand since I was 2 (my grandma has pictures to prove it).
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Cyclocross, Snowboarding, and did I mention Bikes?
Best outdoor experience: Every day that I'm outside on a bike turns into my best outdoor experience …. So it is forever changing.
Favorite thing about Peak Adventures: "My hands down favorite thing about peak … aside from getting paid to do my passion , is the amazing comrade of all of the staff with one another."

Valerie Regner
Title: Challenge Center Specialist, Team Lead, Facilitator
Education: Bachelor's in Recreation Administration from Sacramento State University
Qualifications: Valerie has been with Peak Adventures since the beginning of 2002. She has over 1,000 hours of facilitation experience, 15 years of event planning experience, 15 years of summer camp experience, and a love for the outdoors.
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Hiking, camping, playing!
Best outdoor experience: Hiking with my dad.
Favorite thing about Peak Adventures: "The opportunities to play!" 

Meredith Budlong
Title: Operations Specialist
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Parks Management from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Qualifications: Meredith has worked for college outdoor programs in North Carolina and Vermont, and has also held varying positions at several challenge courses. She has worked at two different rock climbing gyms including most recently as the Programs Coordinator for privately owned gym in Morrisville, North Carolina.
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Rock climbing, Whitewater Kayaking, Backpacking
Best Outdoor experience: Sitting at the top of my first trad climb on the edge of the 100 ft Moore’s Wall in North Carolina.
Favorite thing about Peak Adventures: "Every person I meet comes with a smile and kind words.”

Support Staff

Brian Anderson
Title: Raft Guide
Education: Master's in Exercise Physiology from Sacramento State University.
Qualifications: Brian has been working for Peak Adventures since the Fall of 2003. He is a Barnett's Certified Master Technician with 15yrs working in bicycle shops. Being a National Eagle Scout, he brings 20yrs of outdoor experience. He also brings 16yrs of snow sport experience. He is a National Athletic Trainer. And his certifications include: ATC, EMT, Wilderness First Aid, and Swift Water Rescue Technician-1. He's been a White Water Raft Guide for 4yrs and a Guide School Instructor for 3yrs.
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Cycling, Whitewater Rafting, Winter Back-country Trips
Best outdoor experience: When there is no wind, but its snowing, its almost being in your own world.
Favorite thing about Peak Adventures: "Variety."

REBECCA BOLGER
Title: Front Office Assistant
Education: Working on my Bachelor of Science in Chemistry here at Sac State.
Qualifications: I grew up in the Sierras, have 8 years of Girl Scouting experience and am CPR/First Aid Certified.
Top Favorite Outdoor Hobbies: I love playing soccer, snowboarding, going to the lake or just playing in the sun.
Favorite thing about Peak: The environment Peak sets is incredibly fun, and I love all the different opportunities Peak has to offer.