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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.

Alexandra Frith
Title: Marketing Specialist
Education: Bachelor's in Graphic Design from California State University, Fresno
Qualifications: Alexandra has extensive background in product and graphic design, as well as advertising campaign development and project management. All this topped with expertise in communication and social media make her a go-to person for anything branding and marketing.
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Traveling, archery and anything water sports
Best outdoor experience: "Hiking through Tian Shan and climbing Khan Tengri. I wanted to hike to that peak from the first time I saw it on a picture. To this date, it is by far the most stunning peak I’ve ever seen. I am not sure if it is because of its almost perfect pyramid shape, or the bright red color it glows with when the sun sets, but this mountain leaves you with unforgettable memories."
Favorite thing about Peak Adventures: "A positive, enthusiastic Team with a capital T that is passionate about teaching teambuilding, leadership skills and spreading the love for great outdoors"

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."

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!" 

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." 

Tyler Newell
Title: Bike Shop Manager, Bicycle Mechanic
Education: Bachelor's in English - British Literature
Qualifications: Tyler has seen quite a few bikes in his day.
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Anything that includes bikes, surfboards or travel
Best outdoor experience: "West Highland Way and North Sea Cycle Route."
Favorite thing about Peak Adventures: "I wake up every morning looking forward to go to work."

Ryan McCoy
Title: Bicycle Mechanic
Education: Associate's in Social Science and Studying for a Bachelor's in Geology
Qualifications: Ryan has 10 years of industry experience.
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Mountain Biking, Downhill biking, Fishing
Best outdoor experience: "Downhill bike riding in Whistler B.C."
Favorite thing about Peak Adventures: "The variety of expert knowledge."

Kameron Meyer
Title: Bicycle Mechanic

Rick Bradley
Title: Bicycle Mechanic

Rad Beauton
Title: Bicycle Mechanic

 

 

 

Madison Shepard
Title: Front Desk, Outdoor Trip Lead, Ropes Course Team Lead, Raft Guide
Started working for Peak September 2005
Education: Currently studying Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and a Minor in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
Qualifications: Wilderness first aid certified, class B license, certified in CPR, basic and intermediate belay training, high ropes rescue training. Attended the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE)Conference in Boise, Idaho in 2006. I presented at the Western Regional Outdoor Leadership Conference (WROLC) in San Bernardino in 2008. Awarded “Peakie of the Year” in 2008.
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Backpacking, Mountain biking, Rafting
Best Outdoor Experience: Rafting the Rogue River in the middle of a huge rain storm.
Favorite thing about Peak: Is the opportunities that Peak creates for people who have never had a chance to experience the outdoors.

Carly Amatisto
Title: Office Assistant Front Desk
Education: Studying for a Bachelor's in Recreation, Parks, Tourism, Administration at Sacramento State University
Qualifications: Carly has been with Peak Adventures since the Summer of 2009. She has experience as an Activities Facilitator at Emeritus Senior Living. And she brings 2 years climbing experience and 4 years customer service experience.
Top 3 outdoor hobbies: Climbing, Hiking, Surfing
Best outdoor experience: The summer of my junior year in high school I took a trip to Bigfork, Montana in order to visit my uncle and cousins. One of the days during my visit we stayed in a cabin on Swan Lake. While we were sitting on the shore of the lake a storm rolled in. Watching the storm move from the far shore, closer and closer to us was such an amazing sight. The storm quickly changed our mood from light and jovial to humble reverence. This is my favorite outdoor memory because it left me feeling awestruck by the beauty and power of nature.
Favorite thing about Peak Adventures: My favorite thing about Peak Adventures is the lifestyle it promotes. Healthy, active, responsible living is key to a happy life and Peak Adventures helps foster that lifestyle in every client and employee.

DOUG TRENT
Title: Adventure Specialist, Outdoor Trip Lead, Ropes Course Apprentice
Education: Studying for a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Sacramento.
Qualifications: Been with Peak Adventures since Spring 2008 and brings 16 years of scouting experience, earned Eagle Scout in December of 2003, class B license, CPR certified, Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certified, basic and intermediate belay training.
Top 3 Outdoor hobbies: Hiking, Snowboarding, Disk Golf
Best Outdoor Experience: Hiking 70 miles with my twin brother through the beautiful Yosemite National Park and Hoover Wilderness.
Favorite Thing About Peak: The friendship and fellowship that is offered to clients and employees alike. Peak really makes you feel like family, weather you are working for them or utilizing one of the many services they offer.