Alli Hughes

Alli Hughes

(she/her/hers)

Instructor

I strive to bring others closer to their goals, help them face their challenges, and explore new things. I like to do this in an outdoor setting because I believe there is power in your surroundings. The outdoors has a way of igniting passions and soothing souls. Laird Hamilton stated that 'A little adrenaline a day keeps the boredom away,' and I like to practice what my mentor teaches. By practicing and learning new skills, whether they are a new sport skill or wilderness first aid training, use that adrenaline from practicing to keep you sharp! Meet me outside and let’s go on an adventure!

Adventure Leadership Experience

  • Old Dominion University
    • Outdoor Adventure Program Trip Leader & Trip Manager
  • Morale and Wellness Recreation
    • Fort Belvoir Outdoor Program & Archery/Hunting Services
  • University of Central Florida
    • Outdoor Adventure Program Graduate Assistant to include trips, Odyssey III challenge course, rental facilities and lake rental facilities
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
    • Coordinator of Outdoor Programming
    • Adjunct Faculty for the Health and Human Performance Department; courses include Bike Touring, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing & Rappelling & Stand Up Paddle boarding
  • University of Utah
    • Manager of Outdoor Adventures

International Travel

  • Austria, the Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Haiti, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts & Nevis, Spain, Scotland and Iceland

Certifications

  • Wilderness First Responder & CPR
  • CPR/FA/AED Instructor ~ American Red Cross
  • Swift Water Rescue ~ American Canoe Association
  • Stand Up Paddleboard Level 1 & 2 Instructor ~ American Canoe Association
  • Leave No Trace Instructor
  • AIARE Certificate for Avalanche Research & Education and Rescue

Education

  • Master of Higher Education; Personnel Leadership
  • Bachelor of Science in Park and Recreation Tourism Management

Alli in the wild

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