Say hello to one of our newest guides, Chris Buckman — an experienced adventurer, educator, and all-around outdoors enthusiast who’s been guiding in various capacities for over a decade! Whether it’s rafting wild rivers or hiking iconic trails, Chris brings a passion for nature and people wherever he goes. Hometown: Moberly, Missouri Guiding Experience: 10…
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Meet Jack Curran — a big-wall-climbing, doom-metal-marching, breakfast-cooking desert dreamer with a serious passion for sharing the wild with others. How Jack Got Outdoorsy Jack grew up climbing trees and stomping puddles in rural Texas. After high school, unsure of what came next, he took a NOLS course—and it lit a fire . That spark…
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Meet Maggie McCann, a 23-year-old guide whose roots in the Oregon Cascades planted the seeds for a life of adventure and connection in the outdoors. With a degree in Environmental Earth & Soil Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a WFR certification, Maggie brings both heart and knowledge to every trail she treads.…
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At Lasting Adventures, we’re always excited to welcome new talent to the team, and our guide Janus brings an impressive blend of experience, curiosity, and a calming presence to every adventure. With a background in physics and computer science , Janus may have taken an unconventional path into guiding, but once you hit the trail…
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In the remote heart of the Pacific Northwest, Olympic National Park beckons as a natural haven, where a tapestry of diverse landscapes awaits your exploration. This pristine corner of the world, however, can be quite a complex destination for tourists to navigate due to its vast landscape and diverse ecosystems. But fear not, as we’re…
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In this edition of our Guide Spotlight Series, we’re thrilled to introduce Olivia Hockley-Rodes—a bright, passionate, and adventurous soul bringing her energy and curiosity to her first season of guiding with Lasting Adventures in Olympic National Park! Meet Olivia Name: Olivia Hockley-RodesHometown: Los Angeles, CAGuiding Experience: First year guiding, second season with Lasting AdventuresEducation: B.S.…
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Adventure, Art, and a Little Bit of Cheesecake Rowan Knight brings a rare blend of creativity, compassion, and curiosity to the trail—and we’re stoked to have them on the Lasting Adventures team! From Arkansas to the American Southwest Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Rowan first fell in love with backpacking during undergrad in Colorado. “I…
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Guide-Approved Essential Equipment List for Half Dome After leading thousands of day hikers and backpackers to the Half Dome summit over the years, we have a pretty good idea of what equipment to pack to ensure a safe and memorable experience. Here’s our guide-approved Half Dome equipment list: Essential Half Dome Equipment A quality day…
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Yosemite National Park is home to some of the most breathtaking waterfalls in the world. With dramatic plunges, powerful cascades, and serene alpine settings, these waterfalls are more than just scenic—they’re unforgettable experiences. Whether visiting in peak flow season (typically spring) or catching misty rainbows in the summer, here are ten waterfalls you won’t want…
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