Kyle Lacrosse

— Wildland Guide and Blog Contributor —

Born and raised in the shadow of Mount Rainier, Kyle developed a love for the outdoors at an early age, carrying a pocket full of rocks as he waded through icy streams, flipped logs to find bugs, and stopped to smell wildflowers.

He cannon balled into alpine lakes and lost track of time wandering through Washington’s wild places. That early curiosity grew into a lifelong passion, leading him to earn a degree in Environmental Sciences and develop a love for climbing, mountaineering, snowboarding, kayaking, backpacking, and any adventure that takes him outdoors.

Sharing that passion led Kyle to Wildland, where he works as a backpacking guide and operations coordinator. He is also the father of two young kids, and nothing brings him more joy than seeing them with muddy boots, pine needles in their hair, and the same spark of curiosity that first drew him to the wild.