MK Ambassador Team

Amy Agapito - Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association Coordinator.  Enjoys camping with her daughter, mountain biking, hiking and trail building. Lives in Colorado.

 

Chad Andrews - President and Founder of TotalCyclist/Per4mance Training Center, USA Cycling Level 1 coach and professional race commentator.  He still finds time to mix it up with road/mountain and cyclocross racing and enjoys playing with his kids and relaxing. Lives in North Carolina.

 

Penny Arentsen - I live a amd work with my husband, Paul, in the Wallowa Mountains of rural NE Oregon.  As an environmental educator and river guide, I feel incredibly fourtunate to live the lifestyle of my dreams in this beautiful region. Lives in Oregon.

 

 

 Jez Blanchard - World Cup Champion and five time national champion in Freestyle Kayaking, professional kayaker, member of Team Jackson Kayak.  Lives in Australia.

 

Scott Brady- an adventurer and publisher of the Overland Journal magazine.  His greatest joy is remote, expedition travel to the disparate points on a continent, its tallest mountains and most inaccessible points traveling mostly by adventure bicycle, adventure motorcycle and overland vehicle. Scott also enjoys mountaineering, canyoneering and spear fishing.  Lives in Arizona. 

Laurie Brandt - a former professional mountain bike racer who now has a career as a geologist and is raising two little girls.  Nothing makes her happier than going on a ride, hiking or playing catch with her girls.  Her favorite place is the high country, where the air is thin and clear, the scenery is extreme but fragile, wildlife abounds if you are willing to look, the geology is in your face, and the views are earned.  Lives in Colorado.

 Lauren Burress - 12-year old kayaking extraordinaire, outdoor enthusiast.  Lives in Tennessee.

 Todd Calitri- saltwater flyfishing expert for Orvis and The Nature Conservancy, lodge manager at the Alaska Sportsman' Lodge.  Lives in New Hampshire and Alaska.

Brad Carpenter - EMT-B, professional member for the American Avalanche Association and National Ski Patrol, certified Canadian Avalanche Association Level 2, enjoys skiing, avalanche forecasting, swimming trail running, and photography. Lives in Montana.

Andy Chasteen - Adventure Photographer.  Lives in the plains of Central Oklahoma.

 

 

 Craig Childs - highly acclaimed author, adventurer and father.  NPR commentator. Lives in Colorado.

Kevin Coloton - is an executive at a Fortune 50 company and a professional sports & outdoor lifestyle photographer.  Based in Minneapolis.

 

 Brian Dean - orthopedic surgery resident, outdoor enthusiast (bike, hike, fish, hunt, etc.).  Resides in Missouri.

Ann Driggers - Also know as the Outdoor Junkie, Ann is happiest in her natural habitat; running in red rock canyons, riding singel track, peak bagging or, best of all, backcountry skiiing on a deep  powder day. Lives in Colorado.

 

 

 Nick Duttle - traveling professional climber.  Lives in Colorado.

 

Shelly Free - 2005 Jr. Women's and 2006 Women's World Champion Duck Caller, skier.  Lives in Arkansas.

 Josh Fuller - 19-year old ultra marathon runner, student, climber, skier and world traveler.  Lives in Wyoming.

Eddie Gianelloni- Manager of Massey's in NOLA, Rock Climber.  Lives in Louisiana.

 

  Baxter and Molly Gillespie - professional BASE jumpers and instructors, mountaineers, triathletes.  They live in Utah.

 

  Senan Gorman - computer graphics guru, animator, illustrator, designer.  Lives in Connecticut.

Brian Grossenbacher - photographer, fly fishing outfitter and writer.  Lives in Montana.

Brendan Halpin - I'm a professional triathelete from the great state of Montanta.  I split my time between Missoula, MT and Tucson, AZ working at Missoula Bicycle Works and The Cycle House.  (www.thecyclinghouse.com). 

 

 

 

Matthew Heron - Matt runs a fly fishing school in beautiful North Lake Tahoe and is the Assistant Recreation Manager for Olympic Valleys, Resort at Squaw Creek.  He's an FFF certified casting instructor and a NOLS graduate.  Matt spends his free time traveling with the Fly Fishing Film Tour and chasing trout with his beautiful wife, Lulana. Lives in California. 

Ken Hoeve - As an avid mountain outdoorsman and an action sports broadcaster, Mountian Khakis is the ideal fit for me in so many ways.  Not only do I rely on MK to keep me compfortable in the ever changing mountain conditions but they also keep me in style when reporting on it!  On the way to the river or mountain (or meeting), Mountain Khakis are THE pants for living the mountain lifestyle. Lives in Colorado.

 

Jonathan Holling - professional 3-day Event Ride.  Lives in Florida.

 

  Wesley Horne- professional golfer on European Challenge Tour and NGA Hooters Tour.  Resides in North Carolina.
 

Tucker Horne - student, fly fisher, hiker.  Lives in North Carolina.

 

 

Aaron James - The US Director of Sales for Pacific Outdoor Equipment and Laken USA.  Spends heaps of time climbing,  running, fly fishing, camping, tel skiing and mountain biking. Lives in Montana.

 

 

  Adam Jensen - previously a pilot, currently a dental student originally from Montana and professional triathlete.  Lives in Washington.

 

AJ Linnell - snowboard alpanist, rider for Wagner Custom Team and depending on the season mountain/snowboarding/ski guide. Lives in Idaho.  

 

 

 

 Katabatic Consulting - owners Mike Tayloe and Kristin Peterson are medics in Antarctica, Everest Base Camp and other remote locations.  Live in Colorado.

 Russell Karp - safety officer with the British Columbia Safety Authority in the Passenger Ropeway and Amusement Device division. Lives in British Columbia.

 

 

Aaron Karitis- Director of Operations for H20 Guides, skier, hiker, golfer, surfer, outdoor lover. Lives in Oregon.

 

Eric Kapitulik - Founder and CEO of The Program, LLC. Mountaineer, Triathlete and Adventurer. Loves in Boston.

 

Jari Kirkland - world class adventure racer and member of Team Salomon/Crested Butte, triathlete, mountain girl.  Lives in Colorado. 

Nick LeFort - Product Fit Engineer with Thule Inc. "I was designed for the outdoors...mind, body and soul.  I work outside and I live outside.  That's what I am here to do.  Nature is my playground."  Lives in Connecticut.

 

Rob LaPier - competitive free-skier, mountain bike coach, videographer and photographer.  Lives in Wyoming.

 

 

 Zach Matthews - attorney, fly fisherman, photographer, contributing writer to several  fishing publications.  Lives in Georgia.

 

Greg Mazu- owner of Singletrack Trails. Lives in Colorado. 

Scott McClain - Professional Ski Instructors of America, Certified Level 2 at age 32, camper, hiker, father.  Lives in Connecticut.

 

 

 Kyle McFarland - rock climbing and bouldering phenom and instructor.  Lives in Utah.

 

 

 Sean McLoughlin - professional tournament bass angler, member of Team Vertical Lures, and avid hunter.  Lives in Vermont.  www.hardkorefishing.com

 

Hunter Mortensen - professional ski patroller, Summit County Search and Rescue team member.  Lives in Colorado.

 Albert Nugue - Southern Yosemite Mountain Guide, head coach for USAC rock climbing team.  Lives in California.

 Lorin Paley - competitive telemark and alpine racer, Outdoor Idol, lives in Colorado. 

 

 Ben Peters- competitive kayaker, Junior Olympics champion, alpine ski racer.  Lives in Wisconsin.

 

Daniel Randall - A professional multisport athlete and “loving every single second of this thing we call Life.  I'm going to live it to the fullest.  I'm way stoked to be joining forces with MK.  I love you MK!”  Lives in Oregon. 

 

 

Kim Reynolds -  ice climber, Head Chick/Owner of Chicks with Picks and Chicks Rock, Life coach, Nepal Trek Leader, back country skier. Lives in Colorado.  

 

 

 Barkley Robinson- former US Ski Team member, pro level mountain bike racer, category 1 road racer and part of the Steamboat Town Mountain Bike Series.  Lives in Colorado.

 

 

 Steve Romeo - ski mountaineer, competitive randonee racer, marathon runner.  Lives in Wyoming.

 

 Joseph and Farideh Ross - world adventure travelers.  They live in California

 

 Randy Schiltz - Manufacturers Rep, Fly Fishing Instructor and NSCA Level 1 Shooting Instructor splitting time between Dahlonega and Cumming, GA.

 

 Bruce Smithhammer - senior NOLS instructor specializing in Patagonia, regular contributing writer to several flyfishing publications.  Lives in Idaho.

Jerry Sparks -IGFA certified Captain and professional fisherman.  Lives in Rhode Island.

Charles Stanley -Director and rider for Team Cannondale/Land Rover mountain bike team.  Lives in North Carolian.

Liz Stout -Wildlife Technician, climber, whitewater kayaker, horseback rider, skier. Lives in West Virginia.

Ryan Stringfellow- Executive Director of KAFM Community  Radio.  Lives in Colorado.

Jeff Tonidandel - traveler, mountain biker, snowboarder, tennis and basketball player.  Lives in North Carolina.

Nick Troutman - 19-year old North American Kayak Champion, Junior World Cup Champion, 2-time Canadian National Champ.  Lives in Ontario and Tennessee.

 

US Women's Rafting Team - living in and around Colorado.

Hayes Wauford - 25-year old World Champion skeet shooter, avid hunter.  Lives in North Carolina.

 

Jeff Wozer - Stand-up comedian, outdoor humor writer, world record holder in the 17-yard dash, and currently in year four of trying to become the first person to climb Everest beginning in Colorado. He operates from a secluded perch in Colorado. (www.jeffwozer.com)

 

Jonathan Willy - 8th grade teacher, mountaineer, mountain guide, skier, climber.  Lives in California.

 

 

Sinuhe Xavier - Sinuhe does the improbable and seemingly impossible by authentically bridging the gap between rugged adventure and modern pop culture.  Sinuhe finds himself comfortable at ease whether it be on the setof a music video he is directing or 100 miled form pavement, sleeping under the stars.

 

Camila Zardo - employee at US Anti-Doping Agency, outdoor enthusiast, born in Brazil.  Lives in Colorado.