Field Instructor/Guide
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Joshua was born and raised in the mitten state of Wisconsin. His first memories are of frequent hunting, camping, fishing, and hiking trips with his parents. At 17, Joshua was determined to see the world and set off on a three-month expedition in Baja Mexico learning how to be a professional in the outdoors through the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Following his NOLS course, he took a road trip up to Alaska to continue his education in Outdoor Leadership.
Joshua’s greatest passions are being in the outdoors and helping others, and so it was an easy decision to study Outdoor Studies and Psychology at Alaska Pacific University. He graduated with a B.A. in May of 2015 and moved to Utah to work as a guide and mentor in a wilderness therapy program. Missing Alaska, he came back in 2016 and continued working in his field as a recreational therapist. He is currently enrolled in the Masters of Science for Outdoor and Environmental Education. He assists Onward & Upward in program and curriculum development along with instructing courses. He loves getting outdoors with students and sharing his love for well-being, nature, and adventure
Accompanying his formal education Joshua also holds certifications for:
- Leave No Trace Master Educator
- Wilderness First Responder
- E-200 Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance
- Avalanche Assessment and Rescue Level 1
- Interpretive Guide
- Snowmobile and Boaters’ Safety