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Adventure Sports Experts 2025

Adventure sports experts are the adrenaline-fueled voices behind today's most thrilling outdoor experiences. Featured.com's curated directory showcases top professionals in extreme sports, outdoor adventures, and high-octane activities. These seasoned adventurers have conquered peaks, navigated treacherous waters, and pushed the limits of human endurance—now sharing their expertise in leading publications worldwide. For publishers, our directory offers instant access to authoritative sources on everything from rock climbing techniques to whitewater rafting safety. Adventure sports professionals can leverage this platform to amplify their voices, build their personal brands, and connect with major media outlets. Whether you're crafting an article on the latest extreme sport trends or seeking expert commentary for a documentary, Featured.com is your gateway to the pulse-pounding world of adventure sports. Ready to dive into the world of adventure? Explore our directory to connect with top experts who bring outdoor thrills to life.

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Ryan Newhouse

Sr. Content Marketing Manager at onX Maps

Missoula, MT, USA
Camping
Fishing
Hunting
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Outdoor, travel, and lifestyle writer with over two decades of lived stories and hundreds of articles published. I have penned three books on craft beer, traveled to multiple foreign countries and every U.S. state. I currently write hunting and fishing-based articles for onX Hunt and serve on the Board of Directors for the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). I'm happy to consider traveling to your neck of the woods to create unique content.

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Tana Hoffman Cook

Outdoor Lifestyle Expert & 3x Founder at Tana Hoffman Cook

Jackson, WY, USA
entrepreneurship
lifestyle design
Outdoor recreation

Tana Hoffman Cook is an outdoor lifestyle expert, venture-backed entrepreneur, coach, and formerly sponsored athlete who's spent her career proving that the outdoors are the best MBA program you never knew you needed. She believes the skills you learn when decisions have real consequences - like in uncontrolled outdoor spaces - translate directly to building the life and business you actually want. Named to the Forbes Next 1000 List in 2021, she has spoken at SXSW and is the founder of ILLA Adventures, where she's helped 3,000+ women embrace uncertainty through outdoor pursuits. Her perspectives on entrepreneurship and adventure have been featured in Business Insider, Forbes, Thrive Global, and Teton Gravity Research. Based in Jackson, Wyoming, Tana continues to practice what she preaches by committing to the outdoor lifestyle year-round and helping high-performers discover why the outdoors might be the missing piece to stronger leadership, deeper connection, and a more fulfilling life.

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Balaram Thapa

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Nepal Hiking Team at Nepal Hiking Team

Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepal Travel Consultation – In-depth knowledge of Nepal’s trekking routes, culture, and travel logistics to provide expert advice for adventure seekers.

I’m Balaram Thapa, the founder and CEO of Nepal Hiking Team, a leading agency offering trekking and adventure tours across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the tourism industry, I specialize in designing safe, culturally rich, and memorable trekking experiences in the Himalayas. My journey began as a trekking porter and evolved into leading one of Nepal’s most trusted adventure companies. This deep field experience—combined with a strong commitment to sustainable travel—gives me a unique perspective on high-altitude trekking, traveler safety, and authentic Himalayan exploration.

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Phil Lockwood

Travel Industry Expert | Adventure Travel Broker at ABC Trips / Always Be Changing

Denver, CO, USA
Travel
Unschooling
Worldschooling

For the past six years, my family and I have lived and traveled continuously around the world, visiting every continent in a 13-month span and documenting the experience as full-time travel creators. Along the way, our YouTube channels have grown to more than 700,000 subscribers, drawn not to glossy brochure travel, but to the real version: the logistics, the decisions, the tradeoffs, and the moments that don’t fit neatly into an Instagram square. After decades spent running digital marketing agencies, I co-founded ABC Trips, a luxury and adventure travel agency focused on high-touch, experience-driven travel—polar expeditions, African safaris, expedition cruising, private yachts, and deeply cultural itineraries designed for solos, couples, groups, and families. The work sits at the intersection of brokerage, storytelling, and logistics, with a strong bias toward knowing what’s genuinely worth the splurge—and what’s just good marketing. Along the way, I’ve served as a quoted travel industry source for major publications, appeared on network news segments and podcasts, and collaborated closely with leading travel brands, lodges, and expedition operators worldwide. My commentary often focuses on luxury and expedition travel, family and multigenerational travel, travel trends, and what it actually takes to design a location-flexible life that works long-term. These days, my time is split between: - Advising clients on exceptional luxury and adventure travel through ABC Trips - Serving as a media source and collaborator for journalists and brands - Continuing to explore the world with my family—still learning, still curious I’m not especially interested in chasing trends or shouting into the void. I value thoughtful questions, smart conversations, and people who care about doing things well—and enjoying the ride while they’re at it. If our paths cross, there’s a good chance we’ll have something interesting to talk about.

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Alice Maina

Safari Travel Specialist at Avon Safaris

Nairobi, Kenya
safari travel
travel and tourism

Maina is a tourism professional with extensive experience working at eminent East African brands such as Elewana Collection, Soroi Collection and Angama. She has a love for storytelling, and for the behind-the-scenes intersections where travel, conservation, and relationships converge.

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Jorge Salas

Founder & CEO at New Paths Expeditions

Adventure Travel
Cruises
Event Management
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Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the leisure, travel & tourism industry. Skilled in Leisure Travel, Tour Operators, Incentive Travel, Hotel Management and Hospitality Industry. Strong business development professional focused in Operations, Finance, and Marketing from Cornell University.

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Beatrice Lessi

Runner, author

Healthcare

After being told to stop running because of osteo-arthritis I run Marathon des Sables, 250 Km in the Sahara, Everest Marathon and Antartcica marathon. My book Extreme Adventures (Meyer & Meyer Sport) can be pre-ordered and will be out in June. About the book: Extreme Adventures is a rocket-fueled, heartwarming journey through curiosity, self-doubt, reinvention, and improbable triumph, where every finish line is the next starting point. Emerging from a childhood where she skipped gym class and was mystified by mathematics to a high-flying career in finance, on the outside, Beatrice Lessi seemed to be conquering the world. But inside, she was battling eating disorders and struggling to find meaning in her life. Fast forward to her forties when on a whim Beatrice signs up for the Marathon des Sables, the grueling multi-day ultra race across the Sahara Desert. No training plan. No race preparation. Zero athletic experience. Instead Beatrice competes in the toughest footrace on earth fueled by wild curiosity and a hint of madness. What follows is an outrageous, exhilarating, and soulful transformation that takes her to Everest Base Camp, the glaciers of Antarctica, and into the heart of ultra-endurance culture. Along the way, she proves that a person doesn’t need youth, talent, money, a perfectly healthy body, or mathematical brilliance to live adventurously—just curiosity, guts, and a sense of humor. Extreme Adventures inspires anyone who has been told they’re too old, too unfit, or just not “sporty” enough by showing them how they can achieve any goal in life. With laugh-out-loud anecdotes, honest confessions, and bold inspiration, Beatrice Lessi makes the reader believe that the best time to start is right now because it is never too late to seek adventure.

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Hezekiah Maina

Safari Travel Specialist at Avon Safaris

Nairobi, Kenya
african travel
safari
safari travel
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Maina is a safari travel specialist, dedicated to helping travelers from around the world experience Africa’s wild beauty safely and authentically. With years of hands-on experience exploring Kenya’s national parks and working closely with trusted safari operators, Maina combines insider knowledge with a passion for wildlife conservation.

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Bridget Carlson

Adventure Extraordinaire at Nutty Hiker Adventures

Adobe Creative Suite
Advertising
Blogging
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College graduate with degree's in both Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies. My passion has always been law, however, I have stumbled into a journalism profession after years of freelance writing. I hope one day to combine my love of the law with my love of writing. I own and operate a hiking, outdoor, and military lifestyle blog that has over 20,000 readers. I am an avid hiker and spend most of my time either on the trails or traveling. I am currently open to working with brands in the outdoor, camping, and hiking sector. My specialties include photography, document creation, legal document preparation, editing, and keeping people on their toes!

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April D'Andrea

Travel consultant & yoga/wellness practitioner at Liftedtravelco

New York, NY, USA
Business Strategy
Education
Entrepreneurship
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Luxury travel advisor, 500hr yoga-trained, aerial instructor, community leader of 150K, international resort leader

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Patrick Zasada

Travel Youtuber at zasada.cc

Lindenfels, Deutschland
bikepacking
cycling
Marketing
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I’m a cycling travel expert focused on gravel and bikepacking adventures. I provide practical insight on planning long-distance routes, choosing reliable gear, and managing logistics for self-supported bike travel.

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Brian Nolan

Co-founder & CEO at BookOutdoors

Affiliate Marketing
Analytics
Brand Development
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Life-long entrepreneur with a passion for building beautifully-designed products that delight customers. Optimist at heart.Formerly the co-founder & CEO of BookOutdoors (acquired by Hipcamp) and the co-founder & CEO of Sellbrite (acquired by GoDaddy).Previously, founded online retailer Top Bargains, and was a key player at CPO Commerce, an online retailer in the IR500 and Inc. 500, as the Director of Marketing and Director of Strategic Initiatives. Was head of product at Fan Appz, a social media marketing platform, co-founded Suspect Clothing, a menswear apparel company, was Technical Project Manager at Move.com (formally Homestore.com), co-founded FluxOne, a web development firm specializing in digital online video, and was consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Received my Bachelor’s degree from the Marshall School of Business at USC. #FightOnProud member of the Academy of Magical Arts at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA.

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Sarah Storm

School Programs Manager at Yampatika

Steamboat Springs, CO, USA
Botany
Ecology
Environmental Stewardship
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Sarah Storm is an experienced environmental educator and the School Programs Manager at Yampatika, specializing in developing and delivering Colorado state standards–aligned outdoor and environmental education programs across Northwest Colorado. With a background in teaching, environmental science, water education, Indigenous land stewardship, and hands-on field science, she collaborates closely with schools, community partners, and land management agencies to create meaningful learning experiences for students from preschool through high school. Sarah is known for her operational strength, program leadership, and her ability to build lasting partnerships with organizations such as Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Trout Unlimited, NRCS, the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District, and other local conservation nonprofits. She is also a CSU Extension Master Gardener and contributes regularly to community education through articles, outreach events, and place-based gardening and ecology instruction. Dedicated, creative, and deeply committed to expanding environmental literacy, she works to foster student curiosity and connect youth to the natural landscapes of the Yampa Valley and the surrounding Northwest Colorado region.

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Deanna Ratnikova

Owner at Urban Outings

Communication
Data Analysis
Editing
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I'm currently wrapping up my work at Velia. From lab supply management and accounts payable to employee onboarding and performance management, I've developed a broad base of skills through this start-up experience. I'm open to new temporary or contract onsite and hybrid opportunities, full- or part-time, through August 2025. I'm also interested in long-term full- or part-time remote opportunities that will permit employment from an FPO address effective August 2025. Beyond my 9-5 work, I transform my passion for getting outdoors into products that bring people together and help them get out and about. Learn more at TheGODeck.com

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Davide Guzzardi

CEO at Exped Tribe GmbH

Erstfeld, Svizzera
alpinism
avalanche skills
climbing
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Davide is Founder and Director at Exped Tribe GmbH, an expedition travel and mountain guiding company operating worldwide. As a determined alpinist, always in search of new vertical challenges, he is particularly passionate about mountain sports, unspoiled landscapes, and foreign cultures. In recent years, Davide's travels with his guests have taken him from the Arctic to the far east of Kamchatka territories, to the Bolivian Andes and to extreme altitudes all around the world.

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Carl Hewlett

Marketing Manager at South West Maritime Academy

Berkeley, UK
Local News
Maritime Safety
Marketing
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I am a marketing strategist, digital media expert, and photographer with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of journalism and brand storytelling. Currently, I serve as the Marketing and PR Manager at South West Maritime Academy, where I lead the communications and brand development for a premier group of maritime, security, and safety training centres, including the Palma Sea School and open water leisure activities at The Lake. My career is rooted in the fast-paced world of visual journalism. I began my journey as a staff photographer for the Stroud News and Journal before progressing to work with leading agencies, where I captured national news and Premiership rugby for major UK publications. In 2017, I transitioned into the commercial sector by founding Hewlett Photography & Design, a studio dedicated to creating high-impact editorial and corporate imagery for brands across the UK. I am also a passionate advocate for local media. In 2021, I co-founded the independent news platform Stroud Times. Launched during the global lockdown, we built the site into a vital community resource known for high-quality photography, engaging video content, and a strict commitment to clickbait-free reporting. My Expertise & Specialisations Media & PR: I specialise in managing media relations and public profile strategies within specialised industries, specifically maritime and safety training. Visual Storytelling: With over a decade of experience in commercial, press, and architectural photography, I help brands translate complex services into compelling visual narratives. Digital Marketing & Journalism: I offer deep insights into community engagement, hyperlocal news growth, and digital content strategy. Entrepreneurship: I have a proven track record of launching and scaling independent media outlets and creative service businesses from the ground up. Notable Accomplishments Co-founder of Stroud Times: Successfully established and grew an independent, sustainable digital news outlet that prioritises editorial integrity. National Press Recognition: My photography has been featured extensively in the national press and used by major brands across the UK. Industry Leadership: I am currently driving the digital transformation and PR strategy for one of the UK’s leading maritime safety institutions.

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Michael McCune

Content Creator at Mike's Mountain Adventures

Adobe Acrobat
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Audition
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After years of full-time content creation work, I have moved to the mountains to produce my own mountain adventure show. I hope to help people on their quest to enjoy the outdoors adventure lifestyle. Hiking and camping can be challenging but is also very enjoyable when you know what you're doing. There is a proper mindset and thought process that makes these kinds of adventures epic. I can guide you to this way of thinking, so you will thrive in a mountain environment. I have time for part-time video production work, in between my adventures, or during my adventures. If you have a project or product that would fit into an epic mountain adventure backdrop, please contact me. We can probably work out a win, win situation that will get you a first-page Google ranking video and quality content for one of my episodes.

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Jacquie Whitt

Owner at Adios Adventure Travel

Adventure Travel Expert
Machu Picchu Travel Expert
Peru Insider travel news

My specialty is adventure travel topics related to high profile destinations in South America like Machu Picchu, Amazon jungle, Galapagos Islands, Lake Titicaca, Easter Island and Patagonia in Chile. I've traveled extensively in South America for 18 years. I'm not a typical traveler who is an expert on mainstream stories about apps, hotels or airports. My expertise falls into niche categories about how to travel to high profile spots in South America.. For instance, how to choose the right luggage and pack for trips to remote destinations, or when to travel to the amazon jungle or Andes Mountains. Or things like how to combine multiple destinations to more than one country in South America, into a logical, efficient itinerary. What about insects and toilets? These are things I pay attention to and report on. Why do Peruvians not put seats on their public toilets? I help travelers prepare for the real world in South America. I have personally visited all these places and I have scads of tips and stories. What happens when you're traveling and you happen to run into a road block or protest? What is the health care like on the Galapagos Islands or Machu Picchu? How to prepare for and cope with travel to high altitude. What if all the entry tickets to Machu Picchu are sold out? (interestingly, we have noticed that if people translate the official website into English, ticket availability may disappear!) I follow travel trends and ticket issues at Machu Picchu. About 10 years ago I started tracking ticketing data to see how ticket availability to Machu Picchu changed each year. I discovered interesting gaps in the information I collected and the data being reported to the public. Since 2007 I've been working with native Peruvian tour guide, Vidal Jaquehua, to organize trips for small groups to South America. Including Machu Picchu, Inca Trail, Amazon jungle, Lake Titicaca, Galapagos Islands, Easter Island and Patagonia. On the Adios Adventure Travel website, we have a blog that features the latest information and updates about tickets, hiking permits and travel news that affects people traveling to Machu Picchu. We are "fixers" and we often assist travelers when they make mistakes or come across situations they don't know how to handle. My knowledge of how to travel to remote or popular destinations in the middle of nowhere in South America is specific and deep.

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Raj Thapa

Trekking guide and Travel, Tour Operator at Nepal Gateway Trekking Pvt. Ltd.

Kathmandu, Nepal
Adventure Travel
Business Travel
Customer Service
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I am a trekking Guide and adventure traveller from Nepal. I have been Handling Adventure Trekking, Expeditions, cultural, and Wildlife Tours in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan since 2006. I love showing new people new places and giving them experiences they'll never forget. I have several past and current clients recommending me and my team, whom you can contact directly. This is, in fact, our best advertisement. Now I am working with smaller and more private groups through this. I love to travel around the world and share my experiences.

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Balu Dombale

travel experts at gaadicab

Pune, Maharashtra, India
cab booking
city sightseeing
online car rental
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hey, i am balu dombale from india. i am experts regarding travel solution in india by cab , plan, train any road trip city sightseeing solution

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How does Featured.com facilitate connections between adventure sports experts and publishers?

Featured.com streamlines the process of connecting adventure sports experts with publishers through our user-friendly platform. Experts create detailed profiles highlighting their specific areas of expertise, notable achievements, and media experience. Publishers can then search our directory using filters to find the most suitable experts for their content needs. Once a potential match is found, our platform provides a secure messaging system for initial contact and collaboration, ensuring efficient and professional communication between both parties.

What kind of adventure sports content do publishers typically seek expert input for?

Publishers often seek expert input for a wide range of adventure sports content. This can include gear reviews, safety tips, technique explanations, trend analysis, and personal experiences in extreme environments. They may also request commentary on upcoming events, environmental impacts of adventure sports, or insights into the psychological aspects of high-risk activities. Expert quotes add credibility and depth to articles about training methods, adventure travel destinations, and the latest innovations in adventure sports technology.

How can adventure sports experts benefit from joining Featured.com?

By joining Featured.com, adventure sports experts gain valuable exposure to top publishers and media outlets. This platform offers opportunities to share your expertise, potentially leading to quotes in high-profile articles, interviews, or feature stories. It's an excellent way to build your personal brand, establish thought leadership in your specific adventure sport, and potentially open doors to new opportunities in the industry, such as speaking engagements or consultancy roles.

What types of adventure sports experts can publishers find on Featured.com?

Featured.com offers access to a diverse range of adventure sports experts, including mountaineers, whitewater rafting guides, skydiving instructors, rock climbing pros, and extreme skiing coaches. Our directory covers both mainstream and niche adventure sports, ensuring publishers can find knowledgeable sources for topics like ice climbing, wingsuit flying, cave diving, and more. This variety allows for rich, authoritative content across the adventure sports spectrum.

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