Hello there, I’m Kara
welcome to my online space. I’m a passionate traveller and endurance adventurer who has continually been drawn to unconventional ways of moving through the world. with a deeply nomadic and adventurous spirit, I’ve been travelling for the better part of the last nine years. my love of purposeful travel, outdoor movement, mountains, culture, health, sustainability, mindfulness and community is how I make sense of the world.
I am a full-time trail running guide, bikepacking and adventure cyclist, deeply curious soul, 500 hour yoga teacher, mountain chaser, community lover, sustainable travel specialist, and someone on the continual pursuit of a life well lived.
I was born and raised in canada, with nearly all my childhood spent outside camping, hiking, biking, trail running and playing all the team sports. I’ve naturally been drawn to moving my body in outdoor spaces and have continuously been led by my curiosity. leaning into this never-ending sense of wonder, I dove fully into the world of outdoor adventure and travel as a means to connect with others and build a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world. this led me to pursue a bachelor’s degree in ecotourism and outdoor leadership, from which I now work as an international trail running guide and adventure and sustainable travel specialist. but more importantly, it’s become my avenue to share my passions of travel, mountain adventures, sustainability, bikepacking, yoga, environmental care, and living with curiosity and joy with others.
while going on my ninth year as a nomadic traveller, I’ve come to realize I’m incredibly happy living outside the box. living and working across the globe has shaped so much of who I am and how I connect with others and understand the world. from leading hundreds of individuals on multi-day mountain running and adventure trips, to various freelance travel projects, travel consulting, hosting adventure yoga retreats and of course, squeezing in many of my own personal expeditions (usually on my bike). through all of these experiences, I hope to inspire you to forge your own path and know you can do so much more than you imagined possible.
I created this space as a way to piece together my journey through blog posts, travel stories, photos, and my endless running thoughts. I also love to connect, collaborate, and chat with like-minded people, so please - say hi! ultimately, I hope to continue expanding my horizons while venturing into the unknown, thriving in health, connecting deeply with others, exploring various landscapes and caring deeply for this precious planet while soaking in every precious moment of this life.
thanks for sticking along for the ride!
E D U C A T I O N & C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
Bachelor’s Degree in Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership - Mount Royal University; Calgary, Canada
Holistic Nutrition and Health Coach: Plant-Based Nutrition Specialization - Nutraphoria School of Holistic Nutrition; Vancouver, Canada
300 hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training - Yoga Alliance International; Palomina, Colombia
200 hour Yoga Teacher Training - Yoga Alliance International; Kerela, India
90 hour Wilderness First Aid Responder - Slipstream WFA Training; Calgary, Canada
72 hour Permaculture Design Course Training - Finca Tierra; Cocles, Costa Rica
Standard First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - Canadian Red Cross; Red Deer, Canada
Leave No Trail Awareness Course - Online Certification
Avalanche Safety Training (AST) Level 1 & 2 - Calgary, Canada