Our Ambassador Team is a key part of the Big Agnes family.
No matter what walk of life they come from - whether their adventures bring them around the globe or into their own backyard - they embody the Mother of Comfort.
Just as they are proud to share their experiences, we are proud to partner with them, in the hope of inspiring others to go out and do the same.
A Jill of all trades and a master at none, Ann is a weekend warrior and backcountry bon vivant who lives to hike, ski, and paddle but mostly bikepack in the mountains of western Colorado.
Originally from the UK, Ann lives and works in the Roaring Fork Valley, from which she aims to explore as much of the wild and beautiful places of her local geography as possible. She works a full time job while maximizing pre-and post-work micro adventures. Her favorite is to ride out from work up into the mountains, find a sweet camp spot, cook dinner, watch the sunset, gaze at the stars, sleep, coffee and then ride back into work at sunrise. The weekends are spent deep in the Elk Mountains, where devising new routes and trulyconnecting with nature, returning with memories, pictures and words with which to inspireothers, are what makes her tick.
Favorite Food – Tough question-I love ALL food ;) But if I have to go with one-curry-my British roots showing through!
Favorite place you’ve traveled – New Zealand
What drives you to adventure – Sometimes the discovery of a new route, or a place rarely visited. Other times it's about the physical challenge, traveling long distances everyday on my bike. But mostly I am driven by being outdoors in a magical place with beauty in every direction, immersing myself in it, observing the small and the large, the micro and the macro, seeing and feeling all of the landscape.
Go to costume piece – Unicorn
Cherise Tuttle is an avid adventurer who has spent the better part of her life living in the mountains with her wolf dog, Astro as her main adventure companion.
From running an adventure sports media company to finding her confidence and independence in sports like paragliding and rock climbing, she has immersed herself in the outdoors and created a lifestyle within it. Her years of experience living and working in these exceptional environments has given her the skill-set to effectively problem solve in extremely challenging or unexpected situations, giving her the opportunity to manage expeditions throughout the Himalaya. It has also given her space to develop as a writer and photographer with her media appearing in the likes of Outside and Cross Country magazines. Passionate about making a meaningful contribution to the world, Cherise prioritizes projects with social and environmental impact. She currently sits on the board of The Cloudbase Foundation; a global non-profit organization to social entrepreneurship and humanitarian projects.
Cherise also personally supports impoverished families and children in the remote villages of the Himalaya through a platform she and her late husband, Cody Tuttle, started called The Nyima Project. Cherise’s passion for the outdoors has also gone hand in hand with her love of all things related to wine, and her travels have given her a deep appreciation for the geography and culture that go into creating it. This has led to deeper studies as a sommelier and her current position as a Wine Director in the heart ofthe Santa Barbara County wine country.
Cody was her greatest supporter in following this dream.
Favorite food - Pizza (cold pizza in the mountains is the best!)
Favorite place I've traveled - Manaslu Region, Nepal
What drives me to adventure - Self discovery and experiencing the raw beauty and elements of outside
Go to costume piece - Unicorn onesie 🦄
The Cloudbase Foundation | The Inverted Life | Cody Tuttle | The Nyima Project |
Jalen is an outdoor facilitator, organizer, and outdoorsman, dedicated to creating spaces that welcome and affirm Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the outdoors.
His background is in outdoor education and positive youth development and has supported and mentored young people for a number of outdoor youth organizations. Jalen organizes nature-based community events in Colorado and specializes in activities such as climbing, cycling, and overnight trips.
Lastly, Jalen is the founder of Travl Wide, a bikepacking outfitter, helping people develop their relationships with themselves, their community, and the land around them. He has a love for all things nature-based and is passionate about connecting people with the natural world.
Favorite food - Oxtails & plantains
Favorite place I've traveled - Girona, Spain
What drives me to adventure - Sense of wonder, constant curiosity about the world we live in.
Go to costume piece - Myself
Jon is a full-blooded Dine (Navajo) and aspiring adventure cyclist. He runs tours through his company Dzil Ta’ah Adventures, in Kayenta, AZ, an organization providing backcountry cultural experiences through bike-packing and raft-packing, with a focus on mentoring Navajo youth and community engagement.
Jon’s dine clans translated in English are:
I am Near the mountain
Born for Zuni - Edgewater
Maternal grandfather - Red running into the water
Paternal grandfather - Blackstreak wood people
Favorite food - A bucket of mussels any day of the week
Favorite place I've traveled - All of western Iceland
What drives me to adventure - Connecting withmother earth
Go to costume piece - Always a large wig with an 80’s headband
Justin is a retired professional snowboarder. Over his career Justin became an Olympian, a World Cup Champion, a Vice World Champion, and a 10x National Champion.
Following a 20 year career competing all over the world representing the United States, Justin stepped back from the start gate to begin a career coaching with Red Bull and multiple Olympic Teams. Throughout his career Justin utilized his relationship with the outdoors as a key element of his training for both mental and physical preparation. From being the first person ever to bike all of Colorado's (legal) 14'ers, to bikepacking the Colorado Trail, Justin expanded his skill set, drive, and sense of adventure through his connection with the outdoors.
While being the best in the world is no longer the priority, Justin chooses to inspire others in their pursuits of excellence, and he continues his adventurous life in the woods, on his snowboard, and in the saddle all over the world, follow the pursuit at @Justin_Reiter. Lets camp!
Favorite food - SUGAR!I wish it wasn't but gosh darn I love me some sweets.It doesn't matter what kind: ice cream, pastries, chocolate, cake, reeses I am down for it. Bread and Cheese are a close second.
Favorite place I've traveled - Favorite winter location is Japan. Hot Ramen, hot springs, and cold powder are unbeatable. Favorite summer location is Finale Ligure for mountain biking.The bike culture and Italian cuisine set on the coast hits like a beach version of Moab.
What drives me to adventure - I don't know if I would call myself driven to adventure... I feel rather, I am drawn to see what is just beyond the horizon. It always amazes me how close the unknown really is and how with a little bit of sweat and planning you can change the unknown to the experienced. I love seeing new places with my own eyes and sharing places old and new with people I love and no matter
the experiencethe outdoor environment magnifies the vibes.
Go to costume piece - Jean Vest. I try to always pack things that can be used on the daily AND whenever a random costume requiring booty shakin hoedown comes a callin'. The old denim vest can work in every environment. Dressed up or down it's a show stopper.
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