Chris Bessonette

Chris’s path, like a great hiking trail, has been full of twists and turns. Originally from a small town in western Oregon, he has lived in Austria, California, and Germany, teaching outdoor education and working in independent schools. …

Leila Poutiatine

Raised in New England, Leila first experienced the majestic mountains of the west at college in CO. Comforted by the humbling impact of living near vast natural places, she settled on the CA coast for 18 years before moving with her family to Teton Valley in 2018. …