Owner, Mountain Bike and Kayak Guide

Nate fell in love with the outdoors in his early adolescence while camping with his brothers, cousins, and Uncle Shaun. A jack of many trades, Nate balances software and engineering work as the owner and lead engineer at Integrated Meaurement Systems, myriad creative projects including artisitc metal sculpting and pastel painting, time with his family, his favorite outdoor activity of downhill mountain biking, and now, ownership of Elevate Outdoors.

Favorite Way to Play

On two wheels!

Kayak Guide

Chris is a passionate Sea Kayak Guide and Video Production Specialist from Woodland Hills, Ca. After discovering his love for Kayaking on the Colorado River, Chris and his wife Jacqueline moved into an RV and toured the west coast for 2 years before settling down in Port Angeles. On his days off he can be found exploring the coastline of the peninsula and working on film projects with his friends. His experience, patience and protective nature make him an asset and delight on the water with his guests and students.

Favorite Way to Play

On the water!

Kayak Guide

Nina has been a guide with Adventures through Kayaking since 2019. She is from New York City on Munsee Lenape land and she moved across the country in 2018, finding a home on the Olympic Peninsula. She has a bachelors of science degree in biology from SUNY Binghamton and has always loved science education and environmental activism. In her free time she likes to do yoga and explore the forest for native mushrooms, wildflowers, and birds. She also works as a tour guide for Magic Forest Tours, an ecotourism company she founded that specializes in hiking and backpacking for beginners.

Kayak Guide

Hannah is a returning guide & excited to explore the tide pools and mountain trails with new and seasoned guests. She balances seasonal employment with gigs in farming, sailing, and teaching outdoor education. When she’s not near the water, you’ll likely find Hannah square dancing, cooking with friends, or chasing the sun with her sweet pup.

Favorite Way to Play

The Daily Dip! A few years ago my friends & I started taking daily dips, usually in the Dungeness River. As the daylight dwindled we moved into a monthly dip. You never regret a dip!!

Kayak Guide

An Olympic Peninsula native, Hayden served the community of Clallam county for 8 years as an EMT. After deciding to leave the medical field Hayden quickly rediscovered his love for all things on the water. An avid swimmer and self-proclaimed "polar bear" Hayden can often be seen taking a morning dip in the waters of Freshwater Bay. When he isn’t paddling the Strait of Juan de Fuca or swimming in the bay Hayden can also be found on stage enjoying another passion of his, playing music.

Favorite Way to Play

In a boat or swimming, as long as it’s on the water

Tidepool Tour Guide

Amelia is a total ocean nerd and early career marine ecologist. Since moving to Port Angeles from the east coast a few years ago, she has fallen in love particularly with the rocky intertidal zone and with informal education. She also works for local marine conservation and research organizations, including Feiro Marine Life Center and the Clallam Marine Resources Committee. Amelia spends as many days as possible at the coast – whether taking samples, leading tours, or kayaking and tide pooling with friends. On other days, she might be found on roller skates or hanging out with her corn snake, Cherry.

Favorite Way to Play

Night tide pooling – with a UV light to reveal all the fluorescent critters!

Kayak and Bike Guide

Lucas is a lifelong learner which has led them into hobbies that include various outdoor activities as well as many other creative endeavors. Lucas is a highly skilled mountain biker and an aspiring instructor, an avid rock climber, and has begun to explore the world of kayaks since moving to the peninsula. They also have over a decade of music experience and studied jazz guitar in college. Lucas believes that there is always more to learn and embraces the lifelong process of growth in all of their hobbies. Lucas's experience teaching themself within these activities has helped them develop an intuitive ability to teach others continually inspires them to keep pushing forward.

Favorite Way to Play

Lucas loves a challenge. Whether it's a hard boulder problem, a super technical trail, or learning a new concept on the guitar a challenge is always inspiring.

Shop Logistics Wizard

Mallory is a Colorado native, who just moved to Port Angeles with her partner Lucas! Mallory's days are spent with people in need at the local mental health office here in Port Angeles and also is our spreadsheet queen here at Elevate Outdoors. When Mallory is not working she spends time hiking and hammocking while her partner boulders. She is enthusiastic about helping people cross things off of their bucket lists, exploring the outdoors, and getting back to smelling the roses!

Shop Assistant

Originally from Austin, TX Chris made his way to the Olympic Peninsula in 2014 after serving in the Army. He is very passionate about backpacking and has spent the last 10 years obsessively exploring the Olympics. His hobbies include practicing hot yoga, photography, mushroom foraging, and gardening. Chris also loves to ski and will be spending the winter working as an intern for the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center in Colorado training to become an adaptive ski instructor.

His favorite way to play is skiing up at Hurricane Ridge with his friends .