Connect with the natural world
Core Values
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Conservation:
We respect and appreciate the delicate ecosystems of our planet. It is our responsibility to protect them by minimizing our ecological footprint, promoting sustainability, and educating others. Our goal is to ensure future generations can enjoy the beauty and resources of nature.
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Community:
We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for people to come together, belong, and thrive. Through shared outdoor experiences, we break barriers, build trust, and strengthen bonds. We actively engage with local communities, addressing their needs, empowering their voices, and contributing to their development.
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Connection:
We believe in the transformative power of human connection. Through outdoor experiences, we facilitate meaningful relationships with nature, oneself, and others. We create an environment that nurtures inner exploration, passion, empathy, and respect for others.
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Empowering Education:
Our transformative experiences cultivate nature advocates and community contributors. Through hands-on learning, expert guidance, and immersive activities, we foster environmental literacy, ecological awareness, and outdoor skills.
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Safety & Wellbeing:
Through trained professionals, proper equipment, and comprehensive risk management, we adhere to the highest safety standards. We promote practices that support physical and mental well-being, creating a supportive and respectful environment for everyone's outdoor journey.
Hey, I’m Ryan!
I was invited on my first backcountry backpacking trip in October 2020.
Fast forward two years, and after a multitude of research, adventures and self-discovery, it's become my aim to shape my life around the things that mean the most to me: Family, conservation, and community. This company is a personal experiment in stepping outside of the known and building life around things that give meaning.
Get involved in the great outdoors!
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Day Hikes
Leave the planning to us! Register for a day hike and let the beauty of the Umatilla National Forest take center stage.
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Listening to the Stars
Guided Night Hike & Private Concert: A sensory experience of music and nature set against Eastern Oregon's dark skies and ancient forests.
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Gear Rental
From tents to backpacks, we provide top-quality outdoor equipment, ensuring you have everything you need for a memorable and hassle-free experience
Outdoor Advice
"Ryan & team made our time in Pendleton unforgettable.
The hike was the perfect level for our group and we learned a lot! About the local salmon efforts, native plants and animals, Pendleton history, so much. The food was to die for. Will definitely be using Pendleton Outfitters next time we’re in town. Thanks!!!!”