Wyatt Jobe
Occupation: Wilderness Paramedic
Location: Valdez, Alaska
Full Bio: Jobe is an Alpinist and wilderness professional dedicated to exploring the limits of human potential in the world’s most challenging environments. With extensive experience climbing and guiding in remote alpine and glaciated terrain, he has summited peaks across Antarctica, Alaska, India, and the Lower 48, continually pushing his physical and mental boundaries.
Driven by internal fortitude for testing athleticism and endurance, Jobe thrives in austere conditions, balancing technical skill with adaptability. These achievements underscore his relentless pursuit of self-improvement and attempts at self-mastery in the mountains.
His certifications, including AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide and Avalanche Professional Level 1, a Nationally Registered Paramedic, all complement his leadership roles in Search and Rescue and field safety operations in remote regions. His work in Antarctica demonstrated his ability to operate in extreme environments while supporting scientific missions and fostering respect for the chaotic nature in which we even exist.
Career Highlights: Multiple First Ski Descents on Unnamed Indian peaks; Keystone Greensteps, Solo; Moose’s Tooth Climb, Meteorite Mountain, Dragons Spine Splitboard descent, First Ascent/ Descent Panda mountain E Ridge, Wrangel Saint Elias Alaska, Castleton Tower Climb, Elephants Perch Climb, Grant Teton Full Exum Climb, Climbing Unclimbed Ice Bergs Frozen in Antarctic Sea Ice
Adam Aikens
Occupation: Outdoor & Defense Industry
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Full Bio: Adam graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 2010 and spent the next 10 years as an Infantry Officer in the Marine Corps (Active and Reserve), including a 3-year role in the mountaineering community. Since 2018, he’s worked in the outdoor & defense industry. Adam grew up in the Shenandoah Valley, VA, where he developed a love for hunting, fishing, and marksmanship with his Dad. Adam is an avid hunter; outside of work, he stays active outdoors competing in shooting matches and enjoys spending time with his wife (his high school sweetheart) and their three daughters.
Jonathan Edwards
Occupation: Tech Consultant, Ultra Marathon Runner
Location: Sandy, Utah
Full Bio: Born and raised in Florida, I made the move with my wife to the mountain west to fully embrace an active lifestyle outdoors. My hobbies and interests are primarily archery hunting, chasing birds with my Griffon, ultra trail running, skiing, and hiking. My goal is continual self improvement and expanding my personal limits. After transitioning from road running to trail, I also incorporate cycling and strength training to be well-rounded and capable. Alongside my physical pursuits, I’m dedicated to lifelong learning, always diving into new topics to sharpen my mind and expand horizons.
2:44 road marathon PR, Ultra trail races completed at 50K, 50 mile, 100K, and 100 mile distances (with 1 win and multiple top 10 finishes)
Steve Swingle
Occupation: Law Enforcement
Location: Arizona
Full Bio:
I am a proud husband and father of three energetic boys and an incredible wife. I have been a police officer since 2018. Throughout my career, I have overcome multiple injuries sustained in the line of duty and have returned to full service. I have had the opportunity to assist both the U.S. Marshals Service and the U.S. Border Patrol in apprehending violent fugitives and combating drug trafficking, human smuggling, and other crimes.
Before my law enforcement career, I played professional baseball in an independent league after receiving all-conference and all-region honors from multiple colleges and universities during my college career. I later attended and graduated from the University of Arizona in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Operations, with a focus on law enforcement. Physical fitness has always been a major part of my life since childhood. I train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai, and enjoy western bow hunting.
Derrick
Occupation: US Air Force
Location: Santiago, Chile
Full Bio:
Derrick is a 2010 graduate of the US Air Force Academy who has spent the past fifteen years in the intelligence field and continues to serve on active duty, supporting missions across tactical and strategic levels. His service in Colorado, Afghanistan, and South America ignited a lifelong passion for the mountains – a passion he now fuels in Chile, where his current role in international military diplomacy provides immediate access to the Andes.
Originally from rural Iowa, Derrick excelled in wrestling, football, hockey, and baseball. These days, he devotes his gym time to preparing for the next backcountry adventure, all while sharing his love for the outdoors with his two young sons and exploring alongside his wife, Saili.