MEET THE TEAM
Hallie Zolynski
Lead Instructor and Owner.
I am a fourth generation Montanan who grew up with a deep passion for the outdoors and truly enjoy teaching others. I am certified as an instructor in Wilderness First Aid, CPR & AED, Wilderness Prep, Avalanche Fundamentals, Backcountry ethics and Leave No Trace principles. When I am not teaching you can find me out exploring our great area.
JAMES COLLINS
Instructor
I am retired Army of 29.5 years starting with B company 1/75th Rangers and ending in B Company 2/19th SFG. 3.5 years as an airborne instructor, pathfinder and longe range recon. Navigated every terrain even underwater. 10 years on search and rescue and own my own search and rescue recovery dive company called Rocky Mountain Divers Search and Recovery.
JASON LESSLEY
Instructor
I am a 4th generation Montanan living in McAllister. I served 21 years in Navy Special Operations, AIRR (Air Rescue), performing Search & Rescue, and Combat Search & Rescue as a helicopter rescue technician, rescue swimmer, flight medic (EMT), crew chief, and door gunner. I am an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, backpacking, packrafting, hunting, fishing, and am also a certified Swift Water Rescue PRO II technician, NASAR SARTECH, and Leave No Trace Master Educator.