Basecamp Adventure Co. was built on the belief that the outdoors can change how we see ourselves. Not because the mountains are magical, but because they ask us to do hard things. Every climb, every mile, every moment of uncertainty becomes an opportunity to discover you're capable of more than you thought.
About Basecamp Adventure Co.
More Than Miles
Basecamps mission is to help people discover what they're capable of through movement, adventure, and time spent outside.
Whether we're strength training for a first backpacking trip or hiking toward an alpine lake, our goal isn't simply to get you to the destination. It's to help you discover that you're capable of more than you thought.
The mountains have a way of teaching us that courage often comes before confidence. If you leave with new skills, greater confidence in the outdoors, and the excitement to plan your next adventure on your own, then Basecamp has done exactly what it was created to do.
Meet Your Guide
Hi, I’m Alyssa.
I’m a backpacking guide, personal trainer, and lifelong Pacific Northwest adventurer. Some of my favorite memories have been made on the trail, and I started Basecamp Adventure Co. to help more people experience the same sense of adventure, challenge, and connection that the outdoors has given me.
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I always felt drawn to the outdoors. But as my childhood scoliosis progressed, I lived with constant back pain and couldn't even participate in PE during high school. After major back surgery as a teenager, I wasn't sure what my body would be capable of.
Years later, I discovered hiking (and eventually backpacking) and quickly fell in love with the mountains. Strength training became the missing piece. It helped me become pain-free, rebuild trust in my body, and made the adventures I'd dreamed about finally possible.
As I spent more time coaching clients and exploring the backcountry, I realized those two passions belonged together. I met people who dreamed of backpacking but didn't know where to start or weren't sure they were ready. Basecamp Adventure Co. was created to bridge that gap, combining trail-focused training with thoughtfully guided backpacking experiences that help people take that first step.
If you leave already dreaming about your next adventure and believe you can make it happen, then I've done my job.
Credentials
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Nutrition Coach
Wilderness First Responder
CPR/AED Certification
AHGA Mountain Leader
A Few Things About Me
Favorite place in the Pacific Northwest: Mt. Baker
Favorite camp drink: Morning coffee with a view
Favorite season: Late summer into early fall
Favorite trail snack: Peanut Butter Pretzels
Favorite part of every trip: Sunrise above the clouds and evenings around camp
When I'm not guiding: You'll probably find me hiking with my dog, lifting in the gym, or planning my next backpacking trip.
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