Our mission is to guide people through the internal and external wilderness, cultivating a lifelong passion for learning and adventure
Adventure Recovery guides and clinicians are skilled outdoor leaders, educators, and mentors trained to support individuals and groups on a journey of discovery.
Each AR crew member holds Wilderness First Aid certification or higher, along with additional certifications in specific outdoor skills, mental health first aid, and conscious communication skills.
AR Crew members carry an additional qualification—each has walked the path. Overcoming some of life's most difficult challenges, we understand what it takes to thrive. The ability to compassionately support others, with enthusiasm to live life to the fullest, is key to the approach.
AR CREW
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Tim Walsh
FOUNDER
Tim is an outdoor educator and recovery coach trainer who specializes in guiding people through the external and internal wilderness.
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Josh Flaherty, LCSW
COO
Josh is a licensed clinician, an avid outdoor educator, and an outdoor lead guide with over 15 years of experience in executive business management.
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Peter Lazar, LCSW
CONSULTING CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Peter Lazar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment.
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Nathan Bennick
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CO
Nate is a certified American Mountain Guide Association Single Pitch Instructor who has worked in the mental health and recovery field since earning his degree in psychology.
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Seth Gottlieb
FIELD MANAGER, SENIOR GUIDE
Seth is an avid outdoors person who grew up immersed in the wilds of Colorado, partaking in backpacking, skiing, and hiking at an early age.
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Steven DaSilva
AR WILDERNESS MEDICAL TRAINER + GUIDE
Steven is an active National EMT with advanced certifications, including Wilderness EMT, Search and Rescue, Advanced Diver/Navigation/Rescue, National Ski Patrol, Peer Recovery Coach, and Geo Medic.
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Max Elder
SENIOR GUIDE
Skating, surfing, snowboarding, hiking, and paddleboarding from a young age catapulted Max into a life as an outdoor guide. In the mental health and treatment space for eight years, he leads through positive psychology and empathy.
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Rourke Weaver
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Rourke has over 15 years of experience in leadership positions within the treatment and recovery arena, as well as in activist, executive, and advocacy roles.
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Jamie Megrue
LEAD GUIDE
Jamie holds a Recovery Coach Professional Certification from CCAR, along with his WFR certification, NY state guide license, and is a frequent rock climber.
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Julia Thorstad
GUIDE
Julia empowers others to push beyond limiting beliefs and cultivate a brave, adventurous spirit. She believes in nature's ability to heal and enjoys sharing this with others.
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Tim Reynolds
GUIDE
Tim is a certified recovery coach and adventurer with 15+ years of experience. He is an AMGA Certified Single-Pitch rock climbing Instructor and a master-level arborist, and a multiple-time New England tree-climbing competition champion.
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Sean Harris
LEAD GUIDE
Sean is an AR Guide who was introduced to adventure sports at a young age. He is a certified Outdoor Emergency Care Technician and a level 4 Swiftwater rescuer.
BODHI WALSH Guide
Bodhi is a coach-in-training and junior AR guide who’s been supporting the organization since he was fifteen. Currently in Utah studying for his undergraduate degree in business and outdoor adventure, Bodhi loves to surf, snowboard, whitewater raft, and mountain bike. He is a valuable member of the AR crew who is always up to support the team, pack gear, or help navigate one of his favorite rivers. Bodhi is certified to belay and has his Wilderness First Aid with Swift Whitewater Rescue credentials.
MIMI, the Dog Emotional Support
Mimi is a special member of the AR team. As an amateur therapy dog, Mimi offers compassion and love to everyone she meets.
