The LPAC Guides
colin brode donovan wyatt
founder and lead guide
Colin is launching Los Padres Adventure Company after more than a decade of living and working at independent schools in New Jersey and New York, and he currently lives on the campus of Cate School where is wife Taylor teaches. He is passionate about connecting teenagers to experiences that help them get out beyond the edges of what’s comfortable, to engage and explore and to learn about this complicated and chaotic and captivatingly beautiful world. Learn more about Colin…
Council of Courageous Citizens(bios coming soon)
Family and friends. Educators and change-makers. People with big hearts and the audacity to change the world.
I am grateful to be guided by their advice, support, wisdom and love. Thank you - Los Padres wouldn’t be possible without you!
Craig Bouma, Carpinteria, CA
Jay Fields, Ojai, CA
Matt Dilley, NY, NY
Pete Bonning, Carpinteria, CA
Tommy Olsen, Denver, CO
Lindsay McFillin, Boulder, CO
Jack Cowett, Seattle, WA
Our Amazing Partners
Ethical Travel and Responsible Cultural Immersion in Peru
Colin led a trip to Peru a few years ago that was guided by Wayki Trek. When we started dreaming about The Pilgrimage, there was no doubt we wanted to partner with this incredible indigenous-led organization.
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WFA Training and Risk Management Consulting
4Points founder Matt May is one of the best in the business of wilderness medicine and risk management for expedition travel. Colin has received WFA training from Matt and his team several times. We are excited to partner with Matt to offer all of our students a WFA certification as part of our Pilgrimage.
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