Joseph

Instructor

Joseph is from beautiful Malaysia! Prior to coming to Adventure Treks this summer, he worked at the Pali Institute in California as an outdoor education instructor, leading hikes and high ropes courses.  Last summer, he was an outdoor ed field intern in Breckenridge, CO, taking students on river trips and teaching rock climbing. He’s also been a trail development intern in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex in Montana and a volunteer for the Spotted Bear Ranger District in Montana.

Education

University of Wisconsin, bachelor’s degree in science recreation management with an outdoor emphasis

Certifications

Wilderness first responder, AMGA climbing wall instructor

Favorite hobbies

I love canyoneering, horseback riding, camping and canoeing for the outdoors. I love to travel where I can and where I am welcomed, I love to play D&D, and I am a casual cultural anthologist. I also love dinosaurs.

Favorite outdoor achievement

I once talked a student through a rappel after they got scared partway down. They felt so accomplished that they wanted to go a few more times!

Favorite outdoor memory

My brief time as a fire lookout relief in Montana during an active fire.

Favorite place in the world

Malaysia, because of the food!

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Getting to traverse new terrain in the PNW and northern California and meeting cool staff and students!

Ashley