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Joe Koehly, a native of Missouri, has had a lifelong passion for travel and the outdoors which began on his family's cattle ranch and farms in his home state. After attending the University of Kansas, Joe expanded his passion for outdoors by pursuing a number of different outdoor sports including mountaineering, kayaking and fly fishing.
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Joe Koehly

Joe Koehly, a native of Missouri, has had a lifelong passion for travel and the outdoors which began on his family's cattle ranch and farms in his home state. After attending the University of Kansas, Joe expanded his passion for outdoors by pursuing a number of different outdoor sports including mountaineering, kayaking and fly fishing.

Q & A

Age? 30

Continents visited? 5

Favorite desitnation? Tanzania

If I could be doing anything outside it would be? Enjoying what the world has to offer and share it with others

Favorite piece of gear? Patagonia Down Sweater (I’m a medium if you are buying!)

Favorite place to eat after a long day in the woods/on a river/climbing a peak? Anywhere that serves hot wings and cold beer.

If I could go anywhere to _____ it would be ______? If I could go anywhere to ride horses it would be Blue Mound, Missouri

Where you grew up? Chillicothe, Missouri

Who introduced you to the outdoors? Dad, mom and grandparents

Joe Koehly

He has led and organized trips to Colorado, California, Utah, Montana, Missouri, and Arkansas and to such international destinations as Mexico, Nepal, Costa Rica, Tanzania, Peru, the British Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, France, Switzerland, and Italy. He has completed the Mont Blanc Circuit 3 times as well as 4 successful summits of Kilimanjaro and counting. Joe has also rafted the Savegre in Costa Rica, hiked the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu, and trekked through the famous Khumbu region of the Himalaya. After 5 years with Backwoods Adventures Joe's desire for travel and exploration is as strong as ever, Having the opportunity to continue to expose people to amazing new places is such a passion of mine. "It is great to connect people around the planet and we do that on every international trip we take, I love sharing the friends I have made to new adventurers everywhere we travel." Joe is an easy going, fun loving guy - usually you will see him with a HUGE smile on his face - with keen attention to detail. Safety is his key concern and everyone has a great time while on a trip with Joe.

When not out exploring the world Joe makes his home in Durango, Colorado where you can often find him fishing on the Animas, hiking the Colorado trail, meandering on Main Ave, and exploring the surrounding countryside.

"I love to spend time exploring new places and cultures of the world and showing people the joy of taking on a new adventure or trying a new outdoor activity while staying safe and having a great time."