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Brian Morgan, Adventure Life DirectorBrian Morgan, President and Adventure Lifer!
Brian is our faithful leader. He wanted friends and family to experience the same excitement and wonder that he enjoyed while living and working in Ecuador and Peru. Friends and family wanted to be "travelers," but didn't want to do it on their own. Using his experiences as an independent traveler and lots of help from Ecuadorian and Peruvian friends, he created a travel company that offers everyone the chance to be a "traveler."

Cara Morgan, Special Projects
Cara joined the Adventure Life team in Spring 2004. She's a Missoula native who first traveled to Ecuador in highschool for 6 weeks of Spanish study. She then got a minor in Spanish in college, and spent a semester studying at La Catolica in Quito and exploring Ecuador's jungles and mountains. Being married to Brian, she's also explored from the tip of Chile to jungles of Belize and Guatemala.

Mary Camp, Operations Manager

Mary Camp, Adventure Coordinator
Mary is a Missoula native who has been with Adventure Life since the beginning of 2001. After completing her biology degree, she traveled around the world for a year researching alternative cancer treatments in over 20 different countries. Upon returning home, she discovered that her true passion lay in travel. She thrives on learning about other cultures and exploring new places. Contact Mary for friendly, enthusiastic help in planning your travel adventure!

Read my trip journal from Peru »
Read Costa Rica & Panama Expedition Cruise trip journal »

Colin Sorenson, Adventure Coordinator

Colin Sorenson, Senior Operations Coord.
Colin joined Adventure Life in early 2002. After growing up in Kansas and graduating from Kansas State University, he spent the summer of 2001 in Izamal, Mexico in the Yucatan peninsula. There, he taught environmental education through a service learning project and realized his love for the people and places of Latin America. Colin is excited to be with Adventure Life and eager to work with our adventurous clients and staff!

Read my travel journal from Costa Rica »
Read a recent essay »

Aaron Conway, Graphic Designer Aaron Conway, Web Designer
Aaron joined the Adventure Life team in the summer of 2002. Fascinated with the world community and with an unwavering desire to learn about other cultures, Aaron has traveled halfway around the world including several trips to Western Europe. Aaron moved from Mankato, MN with his wife and daughter after earning his BFA's in graphic design and ceramics. Being part of Adventure Life allows Aaron to keep up his political, environmental and cultural awareness and to educate others. Aaron also likes pizza.
Jonathan Brunger, Adventure Coordinator

Jonathan Brunger, Adventure Coordinator
Jonathan and his wife moved in 2003 to the "Big Sky" of western Montana for a new adventure after spending two years living and working as rural health educators while serving in the Peace Corps in a rural village in Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa. Jonathan's passions for travel and learning about this world's diverse cultures and landscapes have taken him to Antarctica, South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Since joining Adventure Life, he shares his enthusiasm for traveling and his own experiences in Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, and Antarctica by helping plan adventures to the world's greatest destinations.

Read my Antarctica Travel Journal »

Beth Conway, Marketing Director
Beth has been lingering around Adventure Life for the past couple years - showing up at holiday parties and weekend B-B-Qs where the Adventure Life team grills up a mean veggie burger - but she finally came on board in the spring of 2004. Beth's husband, Aaron, is our graphic designer. With degrees in English, history and politcal science, Beth also has her MFA in creative writing from the University of Montana. Besides writing, she enjoys reading, movies, swimming and hiking the mountains with her terribly behaved dogs. Travel has taken Beth from the mountains of Alaska's Denali Park to the jungles of Belize... next, she has her eye on a journey to Antarctica.

Read my Belize Travel Journal »

Julia Kocubinski, Financial Controller
Julia joined the Adventure Life team in August, 2004. She grew up in western Montana, hiking, camping, and skiing in the Rocky Mountain wilderness. She graduated with a degree in business administration and earned a minor in Spanish. While in school, she studied in Spain and traveled throughout Europe. She also spent time studying in Costa Rica where she fell in love with the Latin American people, landscape, and culture. She is excited to help you take care of the details and is eager to share in your adventure.

Read my Costa Rica Travel Journal »

Monika Sundem, Adventure Coordinator
Monika joined the Adventure Life team in the winter of 2006. A Pacific Northwest native at heart, the call of the great outdoors has always beckoned her to come and play. Enjoying all varieties of sports, hiking and camping, she likes to use activities to develop relationships. Monika and her husband recently moved to Montana, and they are excited to begin exploring the backcountry in their new surroundings. Monika has traveled to Central America as a participant in numerous building projects - the result of which has been a passion for the people that gripped her so strongly as to result in a BA in Spanish and plans for many future visits. She is eager for others to experience the veiled treasure of the world's cultures and will fervently help plan your upcoming adventures!

Read Monika's Belize Travel Journal »
Read Monika's Costa Rica Travel Journal »
Read Monika's Guatemala Travel Journal »
Read Monika's Costa Rica & Panama Travel Journal »

Jenny Fiebig, Adventure Coordinator
Jenny joined Adventure Life in the spring of 2006. She was raised in North Carolina where she grew up exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains. She obtained her BA in History at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Her passion for travel has taken her to Africa, Europe, Central America, as well as exploring a lot of the backcountry within the United States. Jenny worked with the National Outdoor Leadership School leading wilderness trips before joining Adventure Life -- she is excited to be a member of Adventure Life.

Read my Antarctica Travel Journal »

Marissa Jensen, Adventure Coordinator
Marissa has been with Adventure Life since the summer of 2006. Born and raised in Billings, Montana, she has felt the need to explore since she was young. Her explorations first took her to Helena, Montana where she attended Carroll College and had the opportunity to study in both Spain and Mexico. While traveling in these countries and staying with her host families, Marissa's passion to learn more about the people of Latin America was confirmed. Marissa graduated from Carroll with a major in Spanish and a minor in Psychology. Since graduation, she has been exploring the sights in and around Montana as well as traveling to Costa Rica and Panama. She is eager to help you with your explorations.
Allison De Jong, Office Manager
Allison joined Adventure Life in the summer of 2006. An Iowa native, she left the midwestern cornfields for the mountains of western Montana to begin a master's program in environmental studies and writing, which she hopes to complete in the next year (or two). Her travels began when, at 17, she spent five weeks in Ecuador, which sparked her passion for experiencing other cultures. Her wanderlust has since taken her to countries scattered across five continents, including Egypt, Palestine, Turkey, Ethiopia, the Netherlands, China, and, most recently, Peru. Allison also loves writing, reading, trying out new cake recipes, practicing yoga, and exploring Montana's mountains and rivers. She is eager to help you prepare for your adventures!
Renee Noffke Renee Noffke, Adventure Coordinator
Renee caught the travel bug in college when she participated in the Semester at Sea program, sailing around the world and visiting nine countries. Renee has a degree in International Affairs with an emphasis on Latin American studies. After settling in Missoula, she spent several summers in Glacier National Park. To kill time during the winter months, she taught English near Cusco, Peru. Highlights from her time in Peru included a trip to Manu National Park, the Lares and Ausangate treks, and of course multiple visits to Lake Titicaca and Machu Picchu. Renee is thrilled to be living in Missoula again and working at Adventure Life, where she can stay connected to her love of travel and the mountains of Montana!
Reilly Sullivan Reilly Sullivan, Adventure Coordinator
Reilly grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has a passion for all it offers.  To escape the bustle of Seattle, Reilly moved to Missoula after falling in love with its rivers and mountains.  She inherited her enthusiasm for foreign culture from her mother, who has taken her all over the world since she was very young.  Reilly received her Business Marketing degree in 2007, and since, has been looking forward to continuing her travel experiences.  When not hard at work, Reilly can be found on one of Montana’s scenic rivers or snow covered mountains.  She looks forward to helping travelers take advantage of the fantastic possibilities of their upcoming trip!
Jessie Ham Jessie Ham, Adventure Coordinator
Jessie joined Adventure Life in January of 2008. She hails from the non-rainy side of Washington State but has always secretly wanted to live in Montana. She finally got her wish and is excited to be closer to the Rockies. Jessie has degrees in Environmental Studies and Spanish from Pacific Lutheran University (Go Lutes!) but still isn't quite sure what a Lute really is. While at PLU, she had the opportunity to live for a semester in Costa Rica while studying sustainable agriculture and Spanish. She has also spent time in Cuba, Nicaragua, and parts of Europe. In addition to her Adventure Life activities, Jessie is an avid road cyclist, champion knitter, and apprentice trout angler. She also enjoys the occasional game of high impact ping-pong. Jessie is looking forward to helping you plan your next adventure!
Jodi Teeple Jodi Teeple, Adventure Coordinator
Raised in Montana, Jodi joined the Adventure Life team in early 2008. Having developed a love of travel visiting Hawaii with her mother, she followed a whim and traveled to China with a friend. Her passport hasn't rested since. China, Cayman Islands, Mexico, and Brazil have been her latest destinations. Hosting students from Ecuador and Columbia made her eager to visit their home countries. Intense interest in South American culture prompted Jodi to live in Brazil for 4 months, learning Portuguese. Her BA is from the University of Montana in History / Political Science with a minor in African American studies and includes a secondary teaching degree. Her educational path currently finds her completing a Masters of Education and a minor in Latin American Studies. All of these wonderful opportunities culminate together with a career at Adventure Life Journeys. Jodi welcomes the chance to share her enthusiasm by assisting you in planning your own travel experiences.

Meet Some of our Overseas Partners

Milagros (Miracle) Polo, our Peru CoordinatorMilagros Polo, Peru Coordinator
Milagros is our miracle worker in Peru. Based in Lima, she manages all of our guides, hotels, and local crews – a real handful! She returned home to Peru eight years ago after living in Europe for almost a decade. She and her husband run the friendliest hotel in Pisco (Posada Hispana), and our travelers always get extra special hospitality when they pass through. She helps our travelers out when they arrive in Lima, and takes clients out to dinner on their last night in Peru. When you travel with us in Peru, she’s your miracle worker too!
Betty Jarmillo-Zurita: Adventure LIfe Ecuador Coordinator Betty Jaramillo Zurita, Ecuador Coordinator
With Betty at the head of our Adventure Life team in Ecuador, travelers can count on being greeted with a friendly smile and Betty's contagious enthusiasm! She makes sure that our clients in Ecuador enjoy their trips to the fullest and that everything runs smoothly. Before joining Adventure Life, Betty worked with a Quito-based Galapagos yacht company and was also a tour guide in the city. She loves to join our travelers on day trips around the area, when she and her husband aren't too busy keeping up with their two children!

 


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