ALASKA TRAIL GUIDES - Key Persons
Biography
Elly was raised to wander and explore. She was rock climbing at Smith Rock, skiing at Mt. Bachelor, and hiking, well, everywhere from an early age in Oregon. Moving to Alaska when she turned 18 seemed fitting. Alaska is a vast playground with endless possibilities from biking, hiking, kayaking, glaciers, and mountaineering. She graduated from the University of Alaska Southeast with a B.A. in Communication and English with an emphasis in Outdoor Studies 7 years later. Her time in college taught her that life should be anything but ordinary as she spent her Alaskan summers guiding sea kayaking and glacier trekking trips.
Moving to Anchorage in 2010, Elly's dream of guiding and owning her own business didn't fade. She worked in the industry as a glacier guide for a few more years before co-founding Alaska Trail Guides with her partner. Crafting the experiences that help create lasting memories, she is never happier than being out on the trails with you. She strives to have extraordinary experiences every day; come, join her and her team on one today and connect with the wilderness and people in a way that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
Biography
Frankie is a third-generation Alaskan, born and raised in Fairbanks. After completing her MBA at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, she moved to Anchorage and started working as a Marketing Manager.
Frankie's dream was to own her own business, though. Combining her passion for Alaska and background in marketing and systems management, she co-founded Alaska Trail Guides.
Frankie is dedicated to you, from marketing to website management to answering the phone. When you call, Frankie answers! She doesn't just answer questions about our tours, rentals, local trails, and biking in Alaska. She provides reassurance in getting the most out of your Alaskan trip.
Job Titles:
- Mountain Biking Guide & Instructor