Outdoor Trips Staff
Miguel Valle
Outdoor Adventures Manager
Education/Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Bachelor of
Science in Education-Exercise Science, Master’s in Management of
Information Systems (Fall 2020), Wilderness First Responder,
Wilderness First Aid (WFA), CPR/AED, Climbing Wall Instructor
(CWI), River Rescue Certification(RRC), 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.
Kyle Murphy
Outdoor Trip Leader & Challenge Center Team Lead
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.
Ross Garner
Outdoor trip leader
Education/Qualifications
M.A. Leadership – Saybrook University/N.O.L.S. B.S. Business
Administration (Entrepreneurship) – C.S.U.S. A.S. Business -
Solano Community College W.U.D.F.R. – Wilderness + Urban Disaster
First Responder Head White Water Guide 6 years of outdoor
education/leadership experience
Why do you love the outdoors? Whatever your goals, known or unknown, the outdoors provides the room necessary for individual growth.
Three Favorite Hobbies
White Water!!, Martial Arts, Horror Movies
Amber Peters
Trip Leader
Education/Qualifications
I have been biking my whole life and love participating in
races/rides.
Why do you love the outdoors?
I feel most at home outdoors, on a trail with nothing but my
pack, some water, and my friends.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Vegan recipe development, hiking, and cycling.
Mia Summer Perez
Customer Service Associate & Trip Leader
Education/Qualifications
Pursuing a B.S. in Biology with emphasis in ecology,
conservation, and evolution.
Why do you love the outdoors?
There is a lot to learn from nature, I love the simplicity and
elegance.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Running, backpacking, and trying new coffee shops.
Aliza Young
Outdoor Trip Leader
Education/Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Nursing.
Why do you love the outdoors?
The scenic views. The smell of a campfire and the ocean waters.
The feeling of fulfillment after a successful trip.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Reading, Snorkeling, and going to Drive-In-Theaters.
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.