Nate has been a premier guide in the Vail Valley, and around the world, for 30 plus years That's 20 years Director/Beaver Creek hiking center, 6 years as Senior guide with Paragon, and 6 years of summer guiding in Europe (Switzerland, France, Italy, Austria), Guided multiple hiking trips to Argentina (Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Mendoza)

• Fun Facts; Have climbed Mt. Blanc, Mt. Rainier, guided the Tour du Mont Blanc 5 times, bike toured New Zealand for 6 months, climbed over 100 14ers, favorite Llama lunch location - the Backcountry center in Arrowhead

• About Biography; Born and raised in Minnesota, have lived in Colorado for the past 34 years, MA degree University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse (exercise physiology) BS degree University of Minnesota (Business, Public health and physical education) Ski school supervisor by Winter, and Hiking and biking guide by Summer