Tim “Monchichi” is a highly-experienced back-country hiker, with hundreds of miles under his boots.  He has hiked all over Minnesota and out in the western United States in places like Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. He has spent many nights on the trail.  In addition to his hiking experience, he is a retired 15-year veteran of the fire service.  Having attained the rank of Division Chief of Training where he managed the departments training activities.  He holds a two year associates degree in both Design Technology and the Fire Science, and is actively certified as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician.  Tim is married to Amy and together they have three children whom keep them very busy.  In addition to his passion for the outdoors, Tim loves to travel, play baseball, go fishing, and play music.

Russell “Yatzee” is a highly-experienced back-country hiker, with hundreds of miles under his boots.  He has hiked all over Minnesota and all over the United States. In addition to his hiking experience, he is a retired veteran of the Army having served a tour of active duty in Korea.  Russell is married to Pam and together they have three wonderful children.  Russell’s easy going personality will make you feel very welcome and you’ll share a few laughs along the way.  In his spare time Russell loves to dabble in building things using his crafty skills.  Not only is he crafty, but he’s very witty too.  He’ll be a guide that will make sure your experience is very fun!

Bryan is a very highly-experienced hiker with strong survival skills, whom has hiked all over the United States.  When you can’t find him on the trail, he’ll likely be diving in the Caribbean somewhere.  Bryan is currently serving as a firefighter with over 15 years experience, having attained the rank of Lieutenant.  Bryan is actively certified as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician.

Amy is a seasoned outdoor hiker and camper, having spent many nights in the wilderness all over the United States.  Being a strong leader in the outdoors and a mother of three, she works well with adults and children alike.  Being a mother of three children, she is a super multi-tasker.  Along with loving to spend time outdoors, she loves to travel with her family, watch baseball, and all the sports and activities that her children do.

Pam “Beefcake” is one of the strongest hikers we know!  In addition to having lots of experience on trail, she loves both camping and “glamping” (glamorous camping) with their travel trailer.  She loves to travel and has stayed at state and national parks all over the US.  She has been in the healthcare industry her whole life, and after graduating college has found her niche as a Health Coach.  If you want to pick her brain while on trail about topics relating to nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep… ask away!  She will be happy to talk about this stuff with anyone.  She hopes to one day have a tiny house where she can do tons of traveling, hiking and just experience what life has to offer.

Tim “Spaghetti Tim” is a our long distance hiker.  He can put the miles under his boots with ease.  Tim spends a lot of time outdoors and has plenty of experience on trail.  His common sense approach to safety, conservation, and backpacking is a great asset for SkeeterTrails.  Tim has racked up tons of miles on trails and will be sure to make your time a safe and memorable experience.

Devon “Mooch” has been hiking and camping since he was a young boy.  He is a Life Scout working on his “Eagle Scout” project and has tons of outdoor experience.  Even though he is the youngest guide we have on staff here at SkeeterTrails, he is a highly experienced hiker and backpacker, having racked up hundreds of miles on the trail all over the United States.