Emily R.

Emily (“Emrad”) grew up in a ski town in Colorado doing all sorts of outdoor activities. Once she graduated high school, she took a gap year and spent a year living and volunteering in India and Peru. It was through these experiences that she found her passion for adventure, connecting with others, and living outside of her comfort zone. She then went to college in Portland, OR and studied International Sustainable Development. After college she took a National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) semester for outdoor educators and found her love for the canyons of Utah. This is where/when she decided that guiding trips in the desert was her calling. It would allow her to help people to connect with nature in a meaningful and respectful way. While she is not backpacking, she loves to rock climb, travel, and draw.