Our Ambassadors

ALEX

I'm ALEX
Proud Ambassador of GAFFL

Alex, 21, is originally from Northern California but now calls wherever she parks her van or sets down her trad rack home. Both a Neurobiology student in Portland, Oregon and an international outdoor travel addict, she spends every second not in a classroom but rock climbing or hiking somewhere. She is a passionate adventurer and traveler.

LEE

I'm Lee Jacobson
Proud Ambassador of GAFFL

Lee Jacobson has been hiking the trails of Washington State for 25 years. If he hasn't hiked the Washington trail in which you are interested, chances are, he knows all about it. Founder of the Washington Hikers and Climbers group page on Facebook, the largest hiking page with over 75,000 members.

Caroline

I'm Caroline Hinchliff
Proud Ambassador of GAFFL

Caroline is an avid hiker and backpacker, as well as a writer, life coach, yoga teacher, and nutritionist. She loves nothing more than exploring the wilderness with fun, adventurous people. Currently authoring a guidebook called Drive and Hike: Pacific Crest Trail, she is researching the best day hikes, scenic drives, campgrounds, and restaurants in the most gorgeous mountain regions of California, Oregon, and Washington.

John

I'm John Ghanem
Proud Ambassador of GAFFL

A pilot and aviation instructor by education, John spends most of his days climbing, skiing, or hiking as an outdoor guide in Lebanon. He is also an avid climber and a Search And Rescue EMT volunteer. He has traveled and guided around the world in search of new adventures; From the glaciers of Washington, to the Austrian Alps, to the Lebanese mountain chains, and to the old villages of Nepal.

John

I'm Jacque Tietjen
Proud Ambassador of GAFFL

Born and bred in Utah, Jacque grew up skiing the "Greatest Snow on Earth" in the Wasatch Mountains. Wanting to climb Mount Everest since she was around 10 years old, Jacque climbed her first Colorado 14er at the age of 12 and continued to spend her summers in the Rocky Mountains. She is now a teacher, photographer, and adventure guide throughout areas of Utah and Colorado.

LEE

I'm Josh Brighton
Proud Ambassador of GAFFL

I am Josh Brighton from Tanzania and also local guide in Tanzania guiding hikers to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. I also lead safari trips in Tanzania. I am a passionate traveler, community builder and contributor. I love hiking, mountaineering, climbing, camping, National Parks, backpacking, traveling and sports.