Meet the Team

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!

Owner, Administrator

Lori is a biophiliac, yoga therapist, author, and spiritual mentor. She is passionate about reconnecting people to the inherent wisdom of their bodies through movement, and to the natural world through adventure and play.

Favorite Way to Play

In the water!

Lead of Kayak Operations and 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

Hiking and 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.

Shop Assistant and Tidepool Guide

Nelah is a marine life nerd and aspiring wildlife photographer. She loves to teach people about ocean critters, especially the weird and overlooked ones, and is passionate about helping people reconnect with their childlike wonder.

Favorite Way to Play

In the ocean and traveling!

Shop Assistant and Kayak Guide

Macey is quite the crack-up (she’s the funniest person she knows), and is always looking for her next big adventure. She loves anything and everything outdoors and on the water, quite enjoys the company of animals, and loves music. Her dream is to live in a van, traveling around the world, and making music for at least 12 people to enjoy. ;)

Favorite Way to Play:

In the mountains, on the water, or anything outdoors