MEET YOUR LEAD GUIDE: RUTH LOOMER
Fellow Pilgrim
Life & Leadership Coach
Wilderness Guide
After losing her Mom to cancer in 2016, Ruth embarked on a 16-day solo backpacking trip to Glacier, Banff and Jasper. On that trek, she discovered the healing solace of nature in a new way. One of her deepest desires is to curate and guide treks into nature which allow individuals, in the context of community, to practice physical, mental, social-emotional and spiritual health.
Wilderness Guide
Life & Leadership Coach
Wilderness Guide
Ruth has been backpacking for the past 40+ years and has taken many groups into the wilderness. From the Canadian Rockies to The Appalachian Trail to Half Dome to Mt Whitney, she brings years of backcountry experience to every trek. She is also a certified NOLS Wilderness First Responder, Leave No Trace Trainer, and Behavioral Health First Responder.
Life & Leadership Coach
Life & Leadership Coach
Life & Leadership Coach
Each one of us has a unique circle of influence. The key question is, "How are you leveraging and expanding your impact?" Ruth has spent more than 25 years mentoring, training and raising up influencers. She brings to the trail her substantive experience coaching individuals and teams in the non-profit, medical management, and health/fitness industries.
MEET YOUR VOLUNTEER GUIDES:
Alex Ash
The Role of our Guides
The Role of our Guides
Alex grew up in the northwest in the state of Washington where he cultivated a love of the backcountry on PCT treks with his Dad. Alex trained at Peak Performance Project under Dr. Marcus Elliott. He was the lead Performance Specialist for USA Water Polo and the Chinese Basketball Association (Fujian Sturgeons) before becoming the Director of Training at THE LAB.
The Role of our Guides
The Role of our Guides
The Role of our Guides
Our guides serve a very important role during our treks. They ensure we have a maximum ratio of 3 clients : 1 guide when climbing Half Dome (a highly personalized ratio compared to other outfits). They bring a love of the outdoors, genuine care for our clients, and the courage to help you climb! Please tip our volunteer guides generously for all they do and bring during each trek! :)
Zach Finer
The Role of our Guides
Zach Finer
Zach was born and raised in Boston where he played soccer competitively and developed a love for rock climbing, hiking, running and the backcountry. Zach is a Licensed Physical Therapist with a bachelors in Clinical Health Studies and a doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College. Zach works as a Physical Therapist at Elite and THE LAB in Santa Barbara, CA.