Co-Founder, General Manager

Wyatt is an experienced mountain guide and naturalist who has led hundreds of people on backpacking and climbing adventures in the Sierra Nevada. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder, Apprentice Single Pitch Instructor, and Leave No Trace advocate. As a graduate of UC Santa Cruz and a lifelong central California resident, Wyatt is passionate about sharing his home with others, taking pride in facilitating safe yet challenging adventures that inspire guests to push their limits. In addition to guiding, Wyatt spends his free time rambling through the Sierra and has accumulated thousands of miles of personal hiking experience and multiple ultrarunning achievements. He loves to share what he has learned along the way with others, so they can confidently tackle adventures of their own.

wyatt@wsadventures.co

Co-Founder, Director of Operations

Growing up in Manhattan Beach, Southern California, I developed a passion for the outdoors from a young age, spending my time swimming, surfing, skiing, and fishing. My love for adventure led me to train in the LA County Fire Department Lifeguard Academy, where I competed in long-distance rescue paddle competitions before moving to Santa Barbara to pursue my professional career. My diverse background spans high-end hospitality, event operations, and founding The Venture Fellowship, a nonprofit organization for adventurous teens in Southern California.

samantha@wsadventures.co

It truly takes a village, and we are endlessly grateful to the amazing friends, family, fellow guides, and mentors who have helped turn our dream into a reality.

A special shoutout goes to Keegan Pfeiffer, Wyatt’s incredibly talented partner, who has been the creative force behind our logo, drawings, website design, and branding. Her artistic talent, vision and support have been instrumental in bringing Western Sierra Adventures to life.

We’d also like to give a heartfelt thanks to Jess Cooper, our incredible photographer and media artist. Her talent and kindness shine through in every shot, and we can’t recommend her enough for anyone in need of a photographer in Yosemite or the UCLA area, where she’s currently attending school.

Check out her portfolio: jesscooper.org

Follow her on Instagram: @jess._.coop

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us on this journey – thank you for being part of our adventure!