Dakota is an experienced backpacker, hiker, and trail runner who learned how to camp as a kid in the Blue Ridge Mountains and recently finished a backpacking trip to Italy. With a bachelor’s degree in Wilderness Leadership and professional trail guiding experience in California and North Carolina, Dakota has proven himself as an adept outdoor professional. With a love for travel, Dakota has hiked and camped in 16 states, 7 countries, and on 4 continents. His specialties include backcountry cooking, trekking, survival skills, and interpretive guiding.