About Us

Renee Patrick is the Oregon Desert Trail Coordinator for the Oregon Natural Desert Association based in Bend, Oregon. Backpacker, packrafter, and adventurer, she is always looking to try new things.

Renee (aka She-ra in the backpacking world) keeps a hiking blog at: www.sherahikes.wordpress.com.

Kirk Barnes has been a whitewater kayaker for  25+ years.  Product designer, gear tester, tinker extraordinaire, Kirk can do it all.