Canyoneering  

Travis Tomlinson has always been an avid lover of the outdoors. Born and raised in San Diego, he moved to Utah in 2002 when offered a job as a Park Ranger in Zion National Park. After visiting the area in the ‘90s he was anxious to explore southern Utah and its surroundings. Travis worked several years as a backcountry ranger and, because of his knowledge and expertise, was recruited by Zion Search and Rescue, for which he still volunteers. After working three years with the National Park Service he decided to move on and run his own climbing and guide shop. Travis is now co-owner of Zion Rock and Mountain Guides in Springdale. He enjoys many outdoor activities, especially rock climbing, biking, skiing, canyoneering, camping and fishing. His hobby, for which he is paid exorbitantly, is submitting stories to the Outdoor Utah Recreation Guide. 

Climbing

Dave and Emma Medara own and operate Moab Desert Adventures, a leading climbing and canyoneering guide service founded in 1998. Dave began his climbing career over 20 years ago. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the company, having previously summited numerous high peaks in Alaska and more recently on the desert walls in Southeast Utah where Moab Desert Adventures now operates. Dave’s easy smile and confident style makes even novice climbers or canyoneers feel at home in less than familiar situations. Emma, originally from England, and still with her delightfully soft British accent, can coax anyone up a climb or down a drop just by virtue of her own belief in their ability. During her 15 years of climbing, she has traveled the world photographing and writing about her experiences. Emma has a laundry list of athletic accomplishments and a shy humility that so often accompanies an elite athlete. Emma co-founded “Chicks on Cracks”, a women’s instructional climbing camp held annually.