Halle Homel
Halle will talk about how recreation is an important piece of the conservation puzzle and how exploring our outdoor areas and wild spaces can help influence further protection of our public lands.
Halle Homel is a thru hiker, leave no trace advocate, backcountry guide, outdoor educator, and adventure traveler. She is a Los Angeles local and she recently completed the 70 mile Backbone Trail with the intention of starting a conversation and spreading education about how we can better care for our mountains while we recreate. Her current adventures have her exploring and guiding in the Cascades of Oregon and Washington.
Leslie Kim
Leslie shares her personal journey of how rock climbing and the outdoors changed her life. She went from being stressed out, depressed, and unhappy about her career to learning how to create her own life that is proud of.
Leslie is a designer, writer, martial artist, and founder of the climbing apparel company Dynamite Starfish. Whether it is traveling alone, going on a climbing trip, or starting a business, she encourages others to embrace the adventures that life presents them.
