Outdoor Trips Staff
Miguel Valle
Outdoor Adventures Manager
Education/Qualifications
The Ohio State University- Bachelor of Science in
Neuroscience, Bachelor of Science in Education-Exercise
Science, Master’s in Management of Information Systems (Fall
2019), Wilderness First Responder, 6 years of Outdoor Education
Experience, Registered Behavioral Technician.
Why do you love the outdoors?
The outdoors brings out the best in people and helps people
connect in a deep and meaningful way. It’s a chance to
reset, relax, and feel empowered.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Climbing, playing guitar, motorcycle adventures.
Michael Muñiz Jr.
Front Desk Assistant / Outdoor Trip Leader/ Challenge Center Apprentice
Education/Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Administration and hold
a Wilderness First Responder certification.
Why do you love the outdoors?
I am passionate about outdoor recreation because it empowers
everyone to mentally and physically challenge themselves. Plus,
people can use the outdoors to form connections with fellow
adventurers who come from different backgrounds and cultures;
social constructs cease to exist out there.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Backpacking, swimming, and volunteering!
Kyle Murphy
Outdoor Trip Leader & Challenge Center Facilitator
Education/Qualifications
200 hours of Yoga Instructors Training, Wilderness First
Responder, CPR, LNT Trainer, AIARE 1, Studying Wilderness
Education at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Why do you love the outdoors?
The wilderness highlights our true nature by forcing us to
overcome difficult circumstances, and thereby bringing us closer
to our higher selves. My love of the wilderness derives from a
deep desire within myself to live everyday by those values
which infuse love, excitement, wisdom and knowledge into my life.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Rock climbing, mountaineering, and white water rafting.
Savanna Charlton
Challenge Center Facilitator & Trip Leader
Education/Qualifications
I am currently a Psychology major at Sacramento State. I have
worked at Peak Adventures for over a year and have obtained my
Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications.
Why do you love the outdoors?
The outdoors has always given me perspective and clarity on my
life. Sharing that sense of peace with others is a passion of
mine.
Three Favorite Hobbies
My top three hobbies are water activities (rafting, swimming,
etc), video games, and learning as much as I can.
Annaleise Smith
Outdoor Trip Program Assistant
Qualifications/Education: CPR certified
Why Do you love the outdoors? I love the outdoors because its exciting to explore nature and see the beauty it has to offer.
What are your 3 favorite hobbies? My three favorite hobbies are writing, exploring, and reading.