Kyle

Support staff

A California native, Kyle’s first summer with Adventure Treks was in 2021. He has spent the several spring and fall seasons as a gap semester instructor for ARCC; he’s also led backpacking trips for the Dunn School in his home state. During and after college, Kyle spent four years as a trip leader for his university’s outdoor program, Poly Escapes. There, he led backpacking, rock climbing, and camping trips throughout California’s national parks, including Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yosemite, and Joshua Tree. He was also a board member, helping run the leadership and training program for new instructors. He spent some time volunteering for Camp Kesem in San Luis Obispo and at an eco-lodge in Costa Rica, and he was a chemist for Promega Biosciences, working in the manufacturing department with the materials that go into making PCR test for kids. This fall, he’ll be applying to medical school!

Education

California Polytechnic State University, bachelor’s degree in microbiology

Certifications

Wilderness first responder, PADI advanced open water diver

Favorite hobbies

In the outdoor realm, my passions are kayaking, kite surfing, and backpacking. I also love live music, cooking, dancing, and exploring new places.

Favorite outdoor achievement

Rowing and kayaking all 280 miles of the Grand Canyon (most of which was done in full costume)!

Favorite outdoor memory

Studying abroad in New Zealand, I was on a kayaking trip to Milford Sound. A blizzard hit the last day we were there, snowing us in and blocking the road for an entire week. Luckily, we had plenty of extra food and got to kayak more incredible rivers, getting the entire sound all to ourselves! Hands-down the best place to be “trapped” by the weather.

Favorite place in the world

The coral reefs of Naviti Island in Fiji

What are you most excited for this summer?

The big, beautiful community of AT, as always

Previous Adventure Treks trips include Idaho Adventure, Pacific Northwest Adventure, California Challenge, California Adventure, Alaska Expedition, Peru Expedition, and fall/spring school programs

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