Meet Our Guides (and Zeke the Siberian Husky)

Michael 'Kale' Casey
DOB 01.03.1972

Education: Stanford University 1990-1994
BA History w/ Honors, BA Classical Studies

• Lead Guide and Owner since 2003
• Nationally Registered Paramedic
• Silverton Avalanche School Levels I & II • Rigging for Rescue
• Guide on Denali 20,320 ft with Mountain Trip (www.mountaintrip.com)

Hi there! I am Kale and for the past several years I've worked in the field of outdoor recreation, experiential education, vision fasting, big mountain guiding, Search & Rescue and Emergency Medical Services.

Originally from Longmeadow Massachusetts, I've fallen in love with the mountains and water ways of the Western US and since 1997 have lived with my wife in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. If you're looking for a guide who will teach you the ways of the woods while having a safe and fun adventure, you've found him. I thoroughly enjoy long distance backpacking, powder skiing, fly fishing, climbing and exploring the mysteries of soulcraft in the wilderness. In addition to being the owner of Backcountry Retreats, I am a medic for the Ouray Colorado Ambulance Service and a serious (and I mean serious) dog lover and hot springer (www.orvishotsprings.com)! I recently married a couple of my clients on a Denali climb and would be more than happy to help you plan a wilderness wedding. Don't hesitate to contact me with your adventure request!

Meet Kim Jones!

A mother of two beautiful children and a long term member of the Rico Volunteer Emergency Medical Services Team as an EMT-B, Kim Jones has worked for three years as a guide on our customized retreats excursions.

Kim enjoys horseback riding, fly fishing, snowmobile touring and camping with her family. She manages a store in Rico Colorado and is currently the captain of the Dolores County Search and Rescue Team. Her husband is the Rico Fire Chief and her son is in the process of forming a bow hunting club.

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