Meet the Crew

Three dudes who simply cannot get enough of the outdoors, and cannot wait to be your guides.

 

Landon Smith

Backpacking has gifted me memories of a lifetime and appreciation to everyday life. Wondering into the wilderness with nothing but good company and your pack to escape from society can truly be healing. The hard work always pays off when you summit the mountain and see God’s creation of nature with a naked eye. Its my passion to invite others to experience the beauty of being completely isolated into the wilderness and seeing what all it has to offer.

 

Clark Stevens

Being outside is something I have enjoyed since I was a kid, as I get older, my love for nature has only grown more. Backpacking I believe is one of the best ways to connect with the outdoor world around us, and with others that feel the same. Our vision with Bend outdoors is to be able to share these experiences and love for nature with others. My summer in 2019 was spent as a mountain biking and canoe guide in Ketchikan Alaska, this really sparked a drive for me to get outside as much as possible. I fell in love with the outdoors all over again, this also gave me a feel as to what it’s like sharing it with people while also taking care of the nature around us. As it goes for me this kind of work has always been a dream of mine, and the idea of getting to know people through backpacking and what nature has to offer is truly amazing. Come explore, with Bend Outdoors!

Mark Cortinas

Growing up in a major city like San Antonio, Texas, the outdoors is something I always wish I had more of. Any chance I had to engage in anything outdoor-related, I took full advantage of it. It wasn’t until my first multi-day backpacking trip to the Maroon Bells near Aspen, Colorado, that I realized all that I was missing out on. There is really nothing that can replicate the feeling when you are deeply immersed in the wilderness for multiple days at a time. For me, backpacking has given me so much more than I ever anticipated, and I want the privilege to be able to show it to as many people as possible. It is a true passion of mine and I cannot think of a better way to spend my time than guiding a variety of individuals on an array of expeditions. I hope y’all enjoy these trips half as much as we enjoy guiding y’all.

Let’s go explore.