Romain

Instructor

Roman grew up in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. The past few winters, he’s worked as an instructor for the Oxygène Ski School in the French Alps. Previously, he worked for Positive Adventures as an outdoor educator, and he was an instructor with Experience Learning in West Virginia. He’s also worked at Sanborn Western Camps in Colorado as the arts coordinator, leading backpacking trips as well. He then moved on to Snow Mountain River, an outdoor outfitting shop in Arizona, and before that worked at a ski resort in California.

Education

Northern Arizona University, bachelor’s degree in ceramics and sculpture

Certifications

Wilderness first responder, PADI open water 1

Favorite hobbies

I started my thru-hiking journey this spring with the Camino de Santiago de Compostela and in Sardinia. I reignited my passion with knitting (lots and lots of hats), and after trying backcountry split boarding, I immediately loved it! I also enjoy fly fishing as long as it starts with a long trek in.

Favorite outdoor achievement

I finished a two-week trek on the southwestern coast of Portugal that was my first long solo hike. This gave me lots of time for contemplation and to really appreciate my surroundings (beautiful cliffs, sandy beaches, and hidden caves I could sleep in).

Favorite outdoor memory

I think the long days of chats and getting to meet and get close with my trail family on the Camino del Norte would be one of my favorite outdoor memories.